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Judge stops construction of arch at Arlington National Cemetery as key committee votes to approve
Within an hour after a federal commission approved construction of a 250-foot arch Thursday, a federal judge blocked any work from starting,
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Shield AI to acquire radar maker Echodyne to bust drones
Shield AI’s CEO said the purchase of Echodyne supports the company’s aim to branch into different areas of unmanned systems.
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‘Inside CENTCOM’ podcast launches amid Iran conflict
“Inside CENTCOM,” a lifestyle podcast, debuted Thursday against the backdrop of the Iran war.
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Popular military air show permanently pulled from RAF Fairford after suspected terror threat
Over a month after a suspected Iranian plot on RAF Fairford, organizers of the world’s largest military air show announced its permanent departure to MOD Boscombe Down.
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Vector introduces ready-to-go one-way attack drone
The company said the Warfighter’s Stack consists of the drone, an HV-ESAD to hold an explosive payload, and a remote control.
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First HH-60W to succeed aging Hueys arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The first of 26 HH-60W Jolly Green IIs arrived to Joint Base Andrews on Monday, marking the first time in almost 60 years since a new rotary-wing aircraft called the D.C. area home.
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Rise of the defense industry innovators | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.3.26
As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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How to earn the US Army’s Jungle tab in Panama — and lose 10lbs
Earning the U.S. Army’s jungle tab at its newly reinstated course in Panama requires more than slogging through mud.
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US Army expands drone marketplace to 33 nations
Since the marketplace was launched in March 2026, it has processed $800 million in transactions.
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US Army transfers 600 enlisted soldiers to Space Operations Branch
The U.S. Army bolstered its Space Operations Branch by 600 soldiers, officially creating the branch’s first permanent enlisted cadre.
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US Army hackathon sets backdrop for an AUSA focused on autonomy
The Army’s Operation Jailbreak initiative asked defense companies to hack into each other’s autonomous systems and machines, enabling them to communicate.
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US Army, Navy research labs team up to combat Arctic cold
As the Department of Defense eyes greater operability in the Arctic, it needs equipment that can operate in temps as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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97% of US soldiers complete brain health assessment
Medical professionals use the data to monitor soldiers’ cognitive health throughout their military careers, allowing them to spot significant changes.
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US Army suspends longtime hometown recruiter assistance program, faces cancellation
The service’s decades-old Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program has been suspended, Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis confirmed.
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Medal of Honor Recipient and Retired Maj. Nicholas Dockery on His Mission Beyond Service
Medal of Honor recipient and retired Maj. Nicholas Dockery discusses his foundation’s efforts to expand mental health support for veterans and their communities
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LaNeve to industry: ‘We are not walking away from modernization’
The U.S. Army’s Futures and Concepts Command has been redesignated as U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems, the service’s top officer announced.
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Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses
Rivet’s CEO envisions a world where a soldier commands an AI agent, and the AI agent commands the robots and drones.
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Army eyes changes to emergency war gear stocks amid review
The Army is nearing decisions on changes to make to its own emergency stockpiles.
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Anduril reveals family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles
The interceptor family was built to address threats across the air-and-missile defense spectrum, while aiming to come at a fraction of the cost of others.