‘Infrastructure is the weapon’: Inside the race to build portable interceptor factories
As the Iran war drives global demand for interceptor drones, defense startups are betting they can fit a production line into a shipping container.
Veterans
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
The report on 2024 suicides found a decrease in the total force suicide rate, though active component rates have steadily increased from 2011 to 2024.
How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?
Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.
2 soldiers dead in weather-related incident in Georgia
This is the second deadly incident involving soldiers stationed in Georgia in the past month.
Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson
Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty
A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.
New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce
Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the bill boosting health and disability benefits for veterans into law on Wednesday.
Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
“America cannot afford to ignore Africa," Africa Command's outgoing leader said.
China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns
The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.
US Army launching new campaign to more quickly field capabilities
The U.S. Army is gearing up for a first-ever integrated fires test campaign in fiscal 2023 that will hopefully make it easier and quicker for the service to validate and field capabilities.
