US Army creates robotics technician job to focus on drone warfare
As experts in autonomous warfare, U.S. Army robotics technicians will advise commanders on how best to deploy autonomous systems during operations.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.
US Marine Corps replaces Basic Reconnaissance Course with expanded training
The new Ground Reconnaissance Course is one of two programs replacing the service’s Basic Reconnaissance Course.
By J.D. Simkins
Army officer pleads guilty to 17 charges in firearms parts smuggling case
As part of a deal, the Army lieutenant colonel pleaded guilty to 17 of 21 charges against him.
Green Berets infiltrate 90-plus miles undetected in weeklong exercise
Throughout the exercise, teams relied solely on mission-specific gear, without weapons, and restricted movements to night to reduce chances of detection.
By Brooke Griswold
US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from Iran
The airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced.
By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaa El-Din, Reuters
Lockheed tests upgraded Precision Strike Missile designed to strike ships
The upgraded missile is backed by "significant investment" and is advancing rapidly through initial tests.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
US Air Force special operations seeks kamikaze drones
The U.S. Air Force wants small one-way attack drones for its special operations forces, according to an Air Force Request for Information.
By Michael Peck
SEAL influencer David Goggins, 51, in Air Force special ops training
Goggins, who retired from active duty in the Navy SEALs in 2016, has reenlisted and is now assigned to the Special Warfare Training Wing.
By Hope Hodge Seck
SOCOM on the hunt for ‘acoustic rainbow’ tech for silencing drones
“Acoustic rainbows” sound psychedelic. But the idea is no acid trip: By dispersing sound waves, noisy objects can actually be made silent.
By Michael Peck
Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
Capt. Chavius Lewis was relieved of his duties due to a "loss in confidence" in his ability to command, the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
Navy fires commodore of First Naval Construction Regiment
The service relieved Capt. Douglas Whimpey of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.
By Riley Ceder