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Coast Guard responds to New Orleans ship collision, 195 people accounted for
Coast Guard personnel are responding to a collision between a cruise ship and cargo ship in New Orleans that has left numerous people missing.
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Congress has access to IVF. Military families like mine do not.
The U.S. government asks military families to accept a lot. It should not deny us the medical care we need to have children, this active-duty soldier writes.
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US Army names officer held on ‘allegations of espionage’
Lt. Col. Brandon Carroll Tyner has been identified as the U.S. soldier arrested earlier this week in the UK for reportedly assisting Russian intelligence.
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Navy unveils special warfare-themed uniforms for upcoming Army-Navy game
The U.S. Navy released images of Navy Midshipmen uniforms for the 2026 Army-Navy game that honor the service’s Naval special warfare components.
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Democrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
The measures call for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on weapons technology development.
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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
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This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare hands
With his green unit “loaned” to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience.
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US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit
Once fully operational, the new command will be tasked with engaging autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms to “counter threats across domains.
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Saildrone announces new USV class aimed at anti-submarine warfare
Spectre, a new class of unmanned surface vessel, will face sea trials in early 2027.
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US Navy to integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile with Aegis Combat System
The Navy will integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles with the Aegis Combat System, according to Lockheed Martin.
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Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request
According to Pentagon officials, the president’s key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base.
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US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific
The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to grow to at least 30, with smaller USVs and unmanned aerial systems.
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US Navy successfully tests new long-range, winged JDAM out to 200 miles
An April 1 test saw the munition deployed from an F/A-18 Super Hornet, fly approximately 200 miles in 34 minutes and strike within meters of its target.
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Unregulated prediction market may endanger US national security, experts and lawmakers warn
With how futures markets are structured, officials could place bets anonymously and influence combat operations to ensure they get a payout, experts say.
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Anduril, HD Hyundai expand partnership with first autonomous surface vessel in production
The companies are expecting their first autonomous surface vessel to hit the waters this October.