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Test Schedule: US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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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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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
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New Army assault aircraft named ‘Cheyenne II’
The Army on Wednesday announced it would name the service’s new assault aircraft, the Bell MV-75, the “Cheyenne II” in honor of the Native American tribes.
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Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red Sea
Foreign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.
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US blockade halts ship traffic to Iranian ports, CENTCOM says
No ships entered or exited Iranian ports in the first 24 hours of a U.S. blockade involving more than 10,000 troops.
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100-year-old B-17 turret gunner knighted by France
Phillip “Bruce” Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with fighting for air supremacy over occupied Europe.
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Pentagon’s women-in-combat review reassigned; deadline extended
A Pentagon-ordered review on the effectiveness of women in combat is now under new management, Military Times has learned.
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US Navy should rely on allies to boost maritime industrial base, report says
As the Navy builds its presence in the Middle East, experts argue that the force should rely more on allies to improve the U.S. maritime industrial base.
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75th Ranger Regiment soldiers win sixth straight Best Ranger Competition
Soldiers from the 75th Ranger Regiment won the Army’s Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia.
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Marines win top sniper competition
Two Marine snipers brought home the top prize at this year’s International Sniper Competition in a rare win for the Corps.
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Vietnam veteran’s gravestone somber reminder of war’s toll
The gravestone is evidence that Vietnam veteran Eugene “Gene” Marion Simmers carried the burden of decades-long grief and trauma.
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US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
The U.S. military has not offered basic details yet about the blockade, including how many U.S. warships will enforce it.
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US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says
“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.