Patriot makers hedge on Ukraine production deal as officials question cause of hold-up
Though Trump promised Kyiv a license to build Patriot missile interceptors last month, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have put the brakes on production.
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White House national security official to depart administration
The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team.
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.
CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
Army identifies two soldiers killed in Apache crash
The Army on Friday identified the two soldiers who died when an Apache crashed outside of a Texas base this week.
Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators
A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide.
US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base
This year's Marine Rotation Force-Darwin is the first in its 15-year history to be certified as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Marines train to shoot down combat drones with standard weapons
New service-level training teaches Marines to counter drone threats with rifles, shotguns and grenade launchers.
Marine Corps identifies recruit who died at Camp Pendleton
The Marine Corps on Wednesday identified the loss of a Marine recruit after he suffered a medical emergency at Camp Pendleton, California.
Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Sen. Richard Blumenthal distributed a letter on Wednesday requesting that the U.S. Navy account for conditions aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Two dead after Apache crash in Texas
Two people are dead after an Apache helicopter crashed outside of Fort Hood, Texas, local authorities confirmed.
Army opens test ranges to private industry
The effort, the Army says, is designed to hasten the development and testing of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires and cheap interceptors.
DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs
The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadron
Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W "Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.
Air Force expedites COVID reinstatement process for separated airmen, guardians
The Air Force changed its COVID-19 reinstatement process to remove delays for service members seeking to return after vaccine-related separation.
Air Force should regard AI as readiness issue across critical career fields, report says
Stackable certificates can be used to boost AI and advanced technology skills over time and to modernize existing PME, a RAND Corporation report argues.
Trump swaps planes via catering truck after Iranian threats, reports say
Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane via a catering truck due to Iranian threats following a NATO summit in Turkey, reports say.
