Pentagon asks Congress to codify ‘Department of War,’ estimates $52 million cost
Only Congress has the authority to permanently rename executive department names, and it has not yet changed the title of the Department of Defense.
By Tanya Noury
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What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system
The Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.
By Jared Keller
Global military spending surges and reaches record high
In addition to providing the latest numbers, SIPRI researchers also raised a concern about transparency.
By Linus Höller
The US military wants a fleet of missile-killing laser drones
The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace.
By Jared Keller
Supreme Court rules in favor of soldier who sued contractor over 2016 Bagram bombing
In a 6-3 decision, the justices determined contractors do not automatically share the government’s immunity.
By Patricia Kime
Pentagon to upgrade valor awards for Marines at site of Abbey Gate bombing
The awards have been upgraded to better reflect the risks knowingly accepted by the Marines of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines.
By Tanya Noury