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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
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
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Top Air Force enlisted leader to retire following wife’s death
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi announced his retirement in an Oct. 13 email to the force, referring to the sudden death of his wife.
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Soldiers being contacted by adversaries on LinkedIn, Reddit, Army says
Personnel from the United States Army Counterintelligence Command spoke at AUSA on Wednesday about the new espionage playbook.
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Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.
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Infantry brigades shift to mobile brigades in Army transformation
Over the next two years, the U.S. Army will convert 25 Infantry Brigade Combat Teams into Mobile Brigade Combat Teams.
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Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
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Soldiers stress-test translator tech to bridge allied language gaps
The exchange program marked one small part of an ongoing effort to stress-test military technology across the continent’s 54 sovereign nations.
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Army begins ‘talent panels’ to cut 6,500 manned aviation jobs
The Army has officially embarked on its effort to relocate some 6,500 junior officers and warrant officers who it says are no longer needed in aviation.
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Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary’s announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
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Family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting Marine’s dad
A U.S. Marine says his parents were detained by ICE officials after they visited a California military base and one of them was later deported.
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Next-gen tank to reach soldiers for testing by end of 2026
General Dynamics is working on a “pre-prototype” of the M1E3 Abrams for soldiers to try out.




















