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US troops, equipment will depart from Niger by mid-September
Niger’s decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel, a vast region south of the Sahara.
No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad
A top U.S. military official says there's been no final decision on whether or not all U.S. troops will leave Niger and Chad.
By Tara Copp, AP
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger
U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline.
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilot
Maj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.
As demand rises, Marines need their own school for MQ-9 drone crews
The Corps has 100 trained MQ-9A pilots but needs more.
By Todd South
All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on Israel
Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.
Here’s the air-defense system that protected Israel from Iran’s drones
The system shot down the vast majority of about 350 drones and missiles Iran launched over the weekend.
AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary on test run
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs.
By Tara Copp, AP
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red Sea
The Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
The sea drone that’s lifting Ukraine morale as it hunts Russian ships
The Magura is 18 feet long, has a range of up to 500 miles and a 440 pound payload.
By Barry Hatton