‘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.
Meet the soldier who jumps out of a window every day to escape Army boredom
Army Spc. Lucas Beaver made a daring window escape 20 times.
Army participates in first-of-its-kind cyber exercise
This year, Cyber Quest joined forces with the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment at Fort Benning.
Guard officials say troops’ march on Republican congresswoman’s office wasn’t a political statement
Officials say the display by a large group of uniformed troops was not meant as a partisan attack, but instead an informational visit.
Jet packs are on their way to a battlefield near you
At least 2021 will be good for something: Jet packs!
Marine veteran, once held in Iranian jail, fights espionage claims
Amir Hekmati said in a sworn statement that allegations he sought to sell out to Iran are ridiculous and offensive.
North Korea criticizes US-South Korean military drills, issues warning before allies meet
Kim Yo Jong’s statement Tuesday was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues.
US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings meant to reaffirm America’s commitment to the region.
Security fencing to be scaled back around US Capitol, officials say
Lawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing as unsightly and beyond what is necessary, but security fears remain high.
