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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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Pentagon policy isn’t keeping pace with autonomous weapons, senators argue
As the Trump administration seeks a massive investment in AI-driven systems, the DoD’s policies on their use “lag behind,” one senator said.
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Trump reveals new details of bunker-like ballroom with drone base
Trump said the new White House ballroom would have a drone base on the roof and a military hospital as part of the complex.
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US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The Trump administration is planning to shrink the pool of U.S. military capabilities available to assist NATO’s European nations in a major crisis.
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Toilet issues on USS Gerald R. Ford are ‘highly exaggerated,’ says CNO
Misuse by sailors was partly to blame for challenges with the USS Gerald R. Ford’s toilets, the Chief of Naval Operations said.
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T-38 Talon flight operations halted fleetwide amid crash investigation
Last week, a T-38 Talon II aircraft had a “mishap” that resulted in the ejection of two pilots in Alabama.
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Trump edges toward new strikes on Iran
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper told lawmakers Tuesday he’s ready to “execute a broad range of contingencies” depending on how negotiations go.
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War in pieces: Air Force wants special ops plane that can be built on the fly
The Skyraider II, a militarized version of the AT-802 crop duster, is built to give isolated special ops teams eyes overhead and firepower on call.
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VA hospitals earn top marks in federal review
Roughly 78% of VA medical centers earned four or five star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this year.
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MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao
The role of the MQ-25A is intended to provide the Carrier Air Wing with unmanned refueling, freeing up F/A-18E/F aircraft to focus on strike missions.
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More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Europe should “absolutely” expect additional U.S. troop withdrawals as NATO allies provide more of their own defense.
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F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots practice touch-and-go landings — on Iwo Jima
Since 1991, Iwo Jima, known today in Japan as Iwo To, has been the practice site of “touch-and-go” landings for pilots looking to hone their skills.
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After 7 years, Space Force’s first paratrooper takes to the skies
Lt. Col. Mark Natale jumped from a Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules into the Sullivan Drop Zone at Fort Carson, Colorado, on April 24.




















