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In Arctic, US Army researchers test camo that could adapt to changing landscapes

Researchers were inspired by Arctic foxes, which change colors over the course of the year – from white in the winter to brown in the summer.
US Navy wants more visible role for drone boats as one deploys for the first time

The U.S. Navy’s No. 2 officer shed new light on the value that medium unmanned surface vessels could bring to the fleet.
US Navy reports highest number of Class A aviation, afloat mishaps in 10 years

The U.S. Navy reported a decade-high number of unplanned catastrophic events involving aircraft and vessels.
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate

The U.S. military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department’s estimate in July.

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Air Force again requires flu vaccine for select personnel

The Air Force restored the annual flu vaccine mandate for select military and civilian personnel, calling it a “readiness requirement.”

The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War

The film is set to hit theaters on Oct. 30 and premiere on Netflix on Nov. 25.
Premiums for Tricare Young Adult to rise by an average 11% in 2027

Premiums for a health program that covers military dependents ages 21 to 26 will range from nearly $400 to almost $900 a month next year.
Marine Corps fast-tracks AI-powered ultrasounds, blood coolers to battlefield

The Marine Corps is accelerating the acquisition processes for two new devices, a portable smart ultrasound and a blood refrigerator, that promise to keep troops alive for longer at triage points.

US Army queries industry’s ability to build 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles

The U.S. Army published a market survey Monday in an effort to learn whether the defense industrial base could deliver 9,000 ISV-9s and about 12,000 ISV-Us.

High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense – Part 1

From industry stalwarts to small startups, defense tech creators are looking to provide solutions as conflict morphs on a monthly basis. See some of what they had to offer at AUSA 2026.