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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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Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal
A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman’s defense that the flagged substance could’ve been tainted pre-workout power.
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Marines say they hit recruiting goals
Data provided by the Corps shows that it has recruited 30,536 active duty and reserve enlisted Marines — just one person over its annual goal.
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Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.
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Gen. Wilsbach tapped to replace Allvin as Air Force chief
Wilsbach, an experienced fighter pilot with 40 years in uniform, was slated to retire before being tapped as the Air Force’s next top general.
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Pentagon awards contract for newest F-35s
When combined with another F-35 deal from December 2024, the Pentagon will pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the 18th and 19th lots of the jets.
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Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100
Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who served overseas.
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Pentagon calling up 200 Guard troops to deploy to Oregon
A lawsuit filed by Oregon officials accuses the administration of exceeding its executive powers and basing its actions on a “wildly hyperbolic pretext.”
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Small defense firms warn shutdown will hurt industrial base
Small defense firms don’t have as much cash flow to weather a shutdown, they said, and would be particularly hurt by a government closure.