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The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a row of U.S. flags on April 10, 2020, in Washington.

How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.

2 years ago

US military wants to use genetically engineered life forms to track enemy subs

Researchers are looking at military uses for genetically modified sea creatures.

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider

4 years ago

Bombers, fighters and tankers unite: Will the Air Force rebuild composite wings to fight near-peer foes?

The Air Force is looking at new ways to prepare its airmen to deploy and fight. One possibility could be the return of composite wings, or some similar method of bringing fighters, bombers , tankers and other aircraft together to challenge near-peer rivals.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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