Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases…
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t…
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No money for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims unless GOP wins midterms, Trump says
Trump said the DOJ would settle claims with victims of the base's contaminated water if the GOP wins the midterms. "If…
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Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison
Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after…
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Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets
The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending…
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Salaries, food and sumo wrestling suits: What I learned paying the bills for war
From Vietnam to Iraq, "I had a bird's-eye view on how money and war are inextricably linked," this Air Force veteran…
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US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China's missile arsenal.
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‘Jaws of hell’: A B-24 crew’s capture, survival after WWII air raid
In his new book, Adam Makos writes about how an American B-24 bomber crew was saved by a Romanian princess following…
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The Pentagon wants ketamine wafers as a battlefield medicine option
The Pentagon awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to the Singapore-based iX Biopharma to develop a small,…
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Pentagon ignored cybersecurity flaws before data breach, Marines’ lawsuit says
A pair of Marines filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the Pentagon over a data breach at the Defense Manpower…
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US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035
A new Air Force report calls for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s making up 40% of the fleet and F-47s…
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USS Abraham Lincoln to shift home port to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton
The USS Abraham Lincoln is shifting its home port from San Diego to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, according…
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Navy offers explosive ordnance disposal warfare officers up to $100,000 in bonuses
Eligable lieutenants and lieutenant commanders in the explosive ordnance disposal field are eligible for up to $100,000…
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Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10…
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Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power
Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy…
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Timing to roll out US Army’s NGC2 depends on funds, commander says
The head of the Army formation responsible for fielding the Next Generation Command and Control system said the…
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US Marine Corps makes Maven available service-wide
The service made the AI-enabled battlefield management system available to all commands and organizations within the…
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Military spouse commission weighs expanding employment programs across services
The President’s Military Spouse Commission is examining how to expand existing employment programs across the military…
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Navy establishes dedicated rating for submarine Chiefs of the Boat
The Navy said the change is intended to provide a clearer career path, specialized training and advancement…
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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer tapped as Barracks Task Force senior advisor
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer was selected as Secretary Hegseth's senior advisor and will visit military…
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US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official…
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US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight
The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made…
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China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval
China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two…
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Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively…
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US Navy, Gecko Robotics surge AI maintenance contract to $300M
Gecko Robotics uses drones, wall-climbing robots and fixed sensors to gather data on components, decks, welds and hulls.
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Marine Corps creates first medium missile battalion
As the service's first medium missile battalion, the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, will be equipped with NMESIS…
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
Understanding these dynamics, American leaders should recalibrate and opt to rely less on forward defense, writes…
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Pentagon, BAE sign deal for up to 25,000 precision-guided munition kits a year
The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or…
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National Guard member expected to recover from Southeast DC shooting
A National Guardsman and a suspect are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting in…
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Academic institutions sever foreign research ties to comply with Pentagon order
The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to review their ties with foreign institutions or risk losing their federal…
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Airman dies from rappelling fall before Navy football game
A Tactical Air Control Party instructor fell from the Alamodome's 170-foot-tall rafters during a pre-game rappelling…
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US Army competition explores military uses for humanoid robots
They're still a long way off from mass-producing Terminators.
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Groups seek clarity on motive behind Pentagon’s study of women in combat
Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose,…
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US Army Cyber Command charts course for human-AI equilibrium
U.S. Army Cyber Command is constantly refining human oversight of artificial intelligence, Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank…
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US Army acquisition command awards contracts worth $6.8B in 2026
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command awarded 21,450 contracts in fiscal 2026 valued at $6.8 billion in…
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US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says
Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has…
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