Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
Pentagon assures safe passage through Strait of Hormuz despite presence of mines
The guarantee follows a security warning from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to vessels on Monday about the presence of mines in the strait.
Policies needed to share AI-generated intel across NATO countries, official says
Currently, the 32 countries that make up the alliance share commercial data through exceptions and workarounds, the NATO official said.
Marine promoted to gunnery sergeant after beating lymphatic cancer
Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Alejandro Abrego decided to stay in the Corps.
Refusing evacuation, this Marine packed dirt into his wound and continued to fight
The patch of contested real estate known as the Battle of Getlin’s Corner is also remembered for an officer who stood out in a field full of valor.
Defense Department proposes splitting military health system budget
The Defense Department wants to split its funding for the military health system to protect military facilities and care.
As US eyes smaller military footprint in Europe, new unit trains for drone warfare
The U.S. Army is standing up a new unit in Germany to train personnel on drone warfare, even as the Pentagon looks to scale down troop numbers there.
Pentagon says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchanges in Strait of Hormuz
Gen. Dan Caine characterized the hostile actions as “all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point.”
Corps overhauls reconnaissance pipeline to better prepare Marines
Freshly minted recon Marines were showing up to their first units less prepared than expected, service leaders said. The Marine Corps is out to fix that.
US, Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
It was the first apparent attempt to use military force since last month’s ceasefire announcement.
US Army fires Tomahawk missile from new Typhon launcher during Philippines drill
“The missile was very precise. Let’s say if you want to hit a window from a far distance, it lands directly into that window,” a military official said.
Lawmakers push to expand gun rights on Army Corps of Engineers-run lands
A group of GOP lawmakers is pressing the Army to loosen restrictions on firearms at recreation sites run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Air Force clears T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate production
The decision authorizes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft.
US military accompanies commercial carrier through Strait of Hormuz
The shipping company Maersk said the transit of its Alliance Fairfax was completed without incident and that all crew were safe and unharmed.
National Guard officers earn medals for apprehending gunman in DC shooting
Two West Virginia National Guard officers received medals for overpowering the gunman who shot two service members in November.
Career submariner selected to perform duties of under secretary of the Navy
Retired Navy Capt. William Toti is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian.
