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Drone carrying M250 machine gun completes firing test
A heavy-duty quadcopter carrying Sig Sauer’s new M250 light machine gun has completed a test requiring it to identify and engage targets from the air.
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Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
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Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility
The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
The Army must establish company-level asset management chiefs before the next major conflict, an active-duty officer writes.
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient who once survived an IED and now clears Ukraine’s landmines is the subject of a new documentary, “Safe Ground.”
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As Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day approaches, words matter
The sacrifice represented by the Gold Star must never be diluted into something it was never intended to mean, this Gold Star father writes.
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‘Thanks, it has pockets!’: Service Khaki slacks featuring back pockets now available to female sailors
Female sailors may now purchase newly designed Service Khaki slacks with back pockets and “modern fit sizing.”
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US Army exploring 50mm cannon to destroy drones
The U.S. Army is looking for companies that can provide a 50mm cannon and ammunition capable of destroying a broad range of drones.
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US Army general in Europe suddenly removed from command
The Army abruptly removed Lt. Gen Charles Costanza from command of V Corps.
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Navy removes California-based medicine and readiness CO
On Friday, the Navy relieved Capt. Mathew Loe, the commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore.
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US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby reaffirmed the U.S. interest in the region as he called for greater burden-sharing and partnership.
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Pentagon revokes security clearance from Biden’s Air Force secretary
The Pentagon revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance over his alleged sharing of classified information about Air Force One with a news outlet.
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Veterans unemployment stable despite job market cratering in July, report shows
A volatile month of July saw employers shed 23,000 jobs and lay off another 153,000, but the unemployment rate for veterans appeared to stabilize.
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US Navy tests AI-powered submarine hunter
The U.S. Navy tested artificial intelligence-powered sonar to target submarines during the multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise.
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Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
It’s like Amazon but only for defense agencies needing equipment for destroying commercial drones.
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Marine Corps to get ‘production-ready’ microwave drone swarm killer
The Marine Corps inked an $11 million contract for a vehicle-mounted weapon that can take down dozens of drones in a single zap.
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Air National Guard dangles $7,500 bonus for eligible reenlistments
The Air National Guard is ramping up for a “Summer Surge Incentive” in an effort to keep eligible service members in uniform.
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Marine Corps hackathon announced for fall
The service is bringing artificial intelligence developers together in California to build tools that can be quickly refined or immediately moved into use.





















