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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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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
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US Army leaders say future European fight could mean 1,500 targets daily
The projection, informed by the Russia-Ukraine war, is shaping how the service thinks about automation and speed on the battlefield.
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US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes
The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.
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Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gains
While overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.
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Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
Capt. Chavius Lewis was relieved of his duties due to a “loss in confidence” in his ability to command, the Navy said.
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Judge dismisses deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge’s decision.
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Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.
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Pentagon to deploy roughly 200 troops to Nigeria
The 200 troops will supplement a small team of American military officers already embedded with Nigerian forces.
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Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast
“The urgency of the threat” is prompting the Defense Innovation Unit to solicit products in time for a spring 2026 demonstration.
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Army officer communities face cuts in service-wide restructuring
Some Army officers are slated to be shuttled into new job specialties or even transferred to a different service as jobs are eliminated.
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USS Gerald Ford the second aircraft carrier sent to Middle East: Report
The USS Gerald Ford set out on deployment in late June 2025, which means the crew will have been deployed for eight months in two weeks time.
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‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.





















