The service is now pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase mobility and survivability on the battlefield. The official noted the Biden administration is "closely considering" sending long-range capabilities to Ukraine. The U.S. Air Force should consider additional uses for its planned fleet of drone wingmen beyond just flying them alongside fighter jets, a general says. The F-35 Joint Program Office says the upgraded jet is showing software troubles in flight tests, prompting it to push the schedule back. Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday with just a few weeks before a possible partial government shutdown. Russia's defense minister says southeast Ukraine has become the most recent hot spot for battles in the 18-month war. Reznikov’s removal follows a scandal around the defense ministry’s procurement of military jackets. Marines’ camouflage uniforms are supposed to be difficult for enemy eyes to find. But these days, they’re difficult for even Marines to find. DEIA work has also received pushback from some in Congress who see this work as merely political or unfounded. Recovered remnants of Shahed-101 and Shahed-131 drones were shown to reporters during a briefing at the Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters. Load More