‘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.
Marine veteran’s lawyer says US extradition attempt is ‘political’
The Marine veteran has been unfairly singled out because of the current geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and China, his lawyer says.
Celebrities forge bonds on ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’
Four of the 16 celebrity participants have already been eliminated from 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."
Remains of Vietnam War soldier killed in helicopter crash identified
Army Pfc. Thomas F. Green was the door gunner on a CH-47B Chinook helicopter that crashed over water while flying in October 1971.
Investigators question 15 Army special operators in ongoing drug probe
Investigators said this is part of an ongoing investigation.
Remains of Army Air Forces airman killed in WWII identified
Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Harold Kretzer was killed in Romania during Operation Tidal Wave in August 1943.
Army colonel dismissed after sexual assault conviction
Dial was convicted on Sunday following testimony from the family member and his daughter.
Army expands ‘prep course’ for low-scoring applicants after pilot
The service is expanding its effort to help more applicants meet enlistment standards.
China holds large-scale joint strike drills aimed at Taiwan
The exercises coincided with the visit of a group of German lawmakers who landed in Taiwan on Monday morning.
VA outlines rules for staff to opt out of abortion-related work
The policy allows employees to opt-out of providing any abortion services, bit the department still insists the offerings are critical to veterans' health.
