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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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Trump-class battleships should not be built until weapons technology is ready, lawmakers say
Lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee released the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday.
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Pentagon failed to assess impact of cuts to civilian workforce, watchdog finds
Roughly 78,000 civilian positions were eliminated in 2025 — about 10% of a workforce that originally exceeded 793,000.
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SpaceX awarded $4 billion Space Force contract to track airborne threats
As part of the SB-AMTI program, SpaceX is meant to accelerate the delivery of sensors tracking and targeting threats globally from space.
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National Guardsman arrested for $30 million international fraud scheme
U.S. Marshals arrested a soldier on an Army base who was wanted internationally for fraud and money-laundering resulting in over $30 million in losses.
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1,200 active-duty troops will be invited to White House UFC event
Roughly 1,200 tickets out of a total 4,000 are reserved for active members of the U.S. military.
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US Navy to explore powering shore installations with aircraft carriers
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed that Naval Station Norfolk will be “powered from an aircraft carrier” sometime this summer.
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Vance advises Air Force Academy graduates to not concede decision making to AI
Vice President JD Vance warned Air Force cadets to not “submit” to AI as it continues to change warfare.
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Marine ACV crews to face ‘thinking adversaries’ in new VR simulator
A crew gunnery training prototype for the new amphibious combat vehicle will simulate an all-out fight with an unpredictable adversary.
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Army develops exoskeleton for lower-limb injuries on the battlefield
The Army is developing a new exoskeleton that allows injured troops to stand, walk and shoot when evacuation is impossible or delayed.
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US arms sales pause would push Taiwan toward asymmetric-defense tech: Analysts
The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.
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How far is there to go until the US and Iran end the war?
A tentative deal has been reached to end the war and restart transit in the Strait of Hormuz, and then negotiations on more difficult issues would begin.