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Percentage of veterans serving in incoming congressional class drops to 15%
In the 1970s, almost three-quarters of the members of Congress had served in the military.
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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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US Marine dies after training in Japan
A U.S. Marine died Tuesday “following a training incident” in Okinawa, Japan, the service announced.
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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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Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon’s push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.
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‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new “traffic cop” to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.
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Disrupt, Strike, Assault and Endure: The 4 pillars of the US Army’s new warfare guidance
“How The Army Fights” is a new 46-page U.S. Army-issued guide on how the service should fight — and survive — on the modern battlefield.
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‘You’re a coward’: Protesters heckle Hegseth during AUSA panel
Protesters derailed a Washington, D.C., panel featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, calling him a “war criminal” and “Nazi.”
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US Army generals propose larger-footprint, more frequent military exercises in Korea
After Trump scaled back a joint exercise with South Korea, a U.S. Army commander called for more frequent drills modeled on lessons from Ukraine.
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Forterra partners with Hypercraft on autonomous vehicle for high-risk missions
Forterra integrates its AutoDrive technology onto Hypercraft’s Razorback ground vehicle, debuting at AUSA.
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US Army taps 9 companies to build next-gen command and control software
The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.
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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.