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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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Alcohol sales stay possible in planned Army campus-style dining halls
Contracting document language is raising questions about features that might be included in the Army “campus-style” dining facility pilot program.
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These soldiers are finding ways to see enemy drones before they strike
1st Cavalry Division soldiers are taking passive sensors and mounting them on armored vehicles to detect enemy drones and relay that info to air defense.
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Army’s big drone ambition runs into the hard part: scaling up
The Army’s nationwide “Skyfoundry” effort is turning depots and arsenals that once built tank parts and artillery shells into a network of drone factories.
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Defense trade press statement on media restrictions at the Pentagon
Our statement on media restrictions at the Pentagon, made jointly with defense trade publications.
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No drones for Army squads, teams, 25th Infantry Division leader says
Amid a push to put more small drones in soldiers’ hands, the Army is learning there’s a ceiling to the number of unmanned systems that units can handle.
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Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
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US Army’s first hypersonic battery to be fully equipped by December
The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.
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College-style dining facilities coming to Army bases
The U.S. Army has signed a contract to create dining venues at several installations aimed at revamping soldiers’ culinary experience.
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Veterans of Bravo Company receive Bronze Medals 56 years after combat
More than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
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How a deadly game of whac-a-mole unfolded during the Battle of Ka-san
Melvin Brown fought with all he had, from a BAR to his entrenching tool.
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US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
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Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.




















