‘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.
Renaming 9 Confederate-honoring Army posts will cost $21M
The name changes should be completed by early 2024.
Police bodycam of homeless Army vet’s controversial arrest released
An attorney assisting the veteran hopes the release of the bodycam will push Gastonia police to take accountability for the incident.
Twice accused of sexual assault, his Army commanders let him go. He attacked again.
A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that soldiers in the Army are more likely to be locked up ahead of trial for drug offenses than for sexual assault under a system that gives commanders control.
US to send Ukraine another $1 billion in military aid
The new aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as other ammunition and equipment.
Advocates seeking Purple Heart for soldier hurt during 2009 attack appeal to SCOTUS
The appeal to the Supreme Court — which has garnered support from two former Trump admin. officials — follows years of efforts by the late Staff Sgt. Joshua Berry’s family.
Milley almost quit over Trump, wrote biting resignation letter, new book reveals
“You are using the military to create fear in the minds of the people," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley wrote in a never-sent resignation letter.
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
China said it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns.
US Army to collaborate with SpaceLink on tactical communications network
The cooperative research and development agreement allows the organizations to share facilities, intellectual property and expertise to “elevate solutions for both the warfighter and industry,” the company said in a statement.
Soldier becomes Rhode Island Guard’s first Black colonel
Sharon Harmon attained the rank of colonel at a promotion ceremony Saturday at Camp Fogarty.
