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Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
By Todd South
Sailors plead guilty in connection to shipmate’s fentanyl death
The junior sailor died after ingesting fentanyl aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, where narcotics investigations have soared in recent years.
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
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.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould
Coast Guard nabs $20 million of illegal drugs in major bust
The Coast Guard seized $20 million worth of illegal drugs on Saturday in the Arabian Sea.
Army redesigning fires units amid modernization push, chief says
Gen. James McConville indicated a force structure redesign is underway.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon awards $40M ‘Vampire’ contract for Ukraine’s drone defenses
The Pentagon has awarded L3Harris Technologies a $40 million contract to send Ukraine “Vampire” counter-drone systems by mid-year, the company announced.
By Joe Gould
Military stores not immune to shortages of kids’ over-the-counter meds
While Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores are well-stocked, other exchange commands and commissaries report strains in their supply.
By Karen Jowers
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
By Todd South
Drone-killing Vampires due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says
The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.
By Joe Gould