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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Army boot camp will soon include counter-drone training
Entry-level soldiers will learn basic skills, while more advanced training will give troops an additional skill identifier.
By Todd South
Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans
According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Aviators, ground troops and drones: The Army’s congestion problem
Training on counter drone work, new guidelines for adding drones to formations and better aircraft on the way.
By Todd South
Russia foils major Ukraine drone attack amid concerns on Kyiv supplies
The attack appeared to be Kyiv’s largest single cross-border drone assault reported by Moscow since it launched its invasion 20 months ago.
By Dasha Litvinova
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid
The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.
By Tara Copp, AP
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coup
The decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.
By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack
The interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Activists seek to bolster treaty banning cluster munitions
Advocacy groups in the Cluster Munitions Coalition released their latest annual report on Tuesday.
Marines’ Pacific air-defense unit is back with drone-killing abilities
Hawaii has been home to a flurry of activations and deactivations as part of Force Design 2030.
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers