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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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White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
A spokesperson for the air base said there was a munitions-related accident and it was assessing the situation.
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Shrapnel, broken bones and head trauma: New records show how US troops were wounded in Iran war
New details reveal the extent of service members’ injuries.
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Navy asks private sector for help building temporary housing during renovations
The Navy is requesting assistance from industry partners to build temporary housing for sailors while it undergoes barracks renovations.
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USS George Washington operating in South China Sea as China-Philippines tension escalates
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group arrived in the South China Sea after two maritime clashes between China and the Philippines this month.
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Navy announces new flu vaccination requirements for sailors
The service said that sailors enrolled in entry training programs, along with other select service members, are required to get the influenza vaccination.
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Suicidal ideation rises among veterans, but attempts remain stable, study finds
Suicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.
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Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
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Roaches descend on US Army dining facility, viral video appears to show
A now-viral video of a roach infestation scuttled across the internet last week, prompting the closure of an Army dining facility in Texas.
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Pentagon moves recent KIA numbers from Iran war into ‘Overseas Operations’ category
The Pentagon has altered its casualty reports related to the Iran war, dropping the KIA number from 18 to 14 and moving four into a new conflict category.
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Airmen’s waist-to-height ratios not to be scored in physical fitness assessments
Active-duty airmen have until Friday to submit their waist-to-height ratios, but the service announced the measurement will not affect fitness scores.
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Marine regiment tests longer-range drone capability
The Marine Corps this month tested a new way to give regiments long-range reconnaissance and strike capabilities.
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Private bedrooms won’t be available to all enlisted Marines
The service has no plans to build similar barracks for corporals and below at its U.S. bases.





















