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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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Armored soldiers get first live-fire work on Switchblade 600
1st Cavalry Division soldiers tested the system during an exercise at Fort Hood, marking the first time it was live-fired on the Texas installation.
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US Coast Guard will still get paid amid government shutdown, Noem says
The DHS secretary took a shot at congressional Democrats in a public statement announcing that members of the Coast Guard will receive their paychecks.
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New program aims to put nuclear generators on Army bases
U.S. officials Tuesday announced a program to locate small nuclear power generation reactors on U.S. Army bases around the world.
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These Army agents keep a close watch on the service’s secrets
Threats continue to increase as adversaries seek an edge in the technology race.
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Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says
The new model will see soldiers accompanied by their families serving a three-year tour in Korea and unaccompanied troops serving two years.
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The Army is working to produce a next-gen battlefield smokescreen
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has only highlighted the growing need for the Army to invest in some old-school analog tactics.
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Army looking to increase AI role in personnel system
Shift in IPPS-A system is aimed at lowering paperwork for soldiers as Army continues shift from existing systems.
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Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond
From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.
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First shots in future fights will be fired in cyberspace, leaders warn
The military’s use of AI will be critical to operate at the speed needed to react to cyber threats, Army leaders said.
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How the US Army, NATO are creating a new Eastern Flank Deterrence Line
To deter Russian aggression, the U.S. and NATO are rapidly building an Eastern Flank defense network focused on counter-drone tech and data integration.
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Soldiers need better way to evacuate casualties, enlisted leaders say
A panel of command sergeants major said medical evacuation and its associated tasks require modernization for future large-scale combat.