The US military’s next significant challenge: Hiding
Iranian attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East have exposed war strategies that are growing increasingly outdated, one senior officer says.
MilTech
Pentagon looks to AI to identify space and missile threats
The Pentagon is seeking artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion of missile defense.
Iran used Claude to target US Navy in Middle East, Anthropic says
The AI company Anthropic released a report Thursday that said Iranian bad actors used its Claude platform to target U.S. service members.
Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection
Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans paused to remember those killed and wrestle with the reverberating consequences.
Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.
In first, Oregon Guard F-15EXs drop live bombs
The Oregon Air National Guard dropped live bombs from its F-15EX Eagle IIs, marking the first time an operational Eagle II unit has done so.
She was in the Pentagon daycare on 9/11. Now she is running 2,977 miles, one for every life lost.
Hanna Born, a 23rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, is running a mile for every life lost on 9/11 as she reflects on her own lived experience.
US refutes claims that Iran captured Saildrone USV
A U.S. official denied the video shared by Iran purported to show an American Saildrone USV near the Strait of Hormuz in flames.
Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official says
Iranian strikes damaged one A-10 Thunderbolt II and eight F-15s this week on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Navy installing advanced nuclear microreactor at Indiana command
The Navy is installing an advanced nuclear micro modular reactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane that creates power outside of the civilian electric grid.
Navy must ‘start killing manned programs,’ defense official says
The Navy needs to get a lot more ruthless to bring the fleet into the future, a top leader of the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit said Wednesday.
Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys
President Donald Trump's departure to Texas was briefly delayed after an emergency slide on Air Force One was accidentally deployed by military personnel.
Navy not doing enough to study long-term brain damage in aviators, lawmakers say
A House committee found that the Navy was at fault for not doing more to research long-term brain damage in aviators, despite knowledge of suicides.
VA to mark 9/11 anniversary with volunteer opportunities at national cemeteries
The VA will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by hosting volunteer events on Saturday, Sept. 12, at more than 144 locations.
Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen
Six people described Marc Andersen's "squeaky-clean" image and good relationships that make him favorable for the Army's top civilian post.
Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
The new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
They served through America’s post-9/11 wars. 25 years later, what did that service mean?
Nearly 3 million Americans served in the wars that followed Sept. 11. Three veterans reflect in The War Horse about what they saw, lost and still carry.
