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Navy removes the head of its drone program just 8 months into her tenure

Eight months after her appointment as Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, Rebecca Gassler was removed from her position.

By Claire Barrett

5 weeks ago

China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons

An Air Force researcher said China's assessments of U.S. stealth capabilities "diverge from technical reality and operational practice."

By Michael Peck

3 months ago

Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request

According to Pentagon officials, the president's key priorities include the Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and the defense industrial base.

5 months ago

‘Race of attrition’: US military’s finite interceptor stockpile is being tested

Iran's barrage of ballistic missiles and suicide drones threaten to deplete the U.S. military's finite number of interceptor missiles, experts warn.

6 months ago

Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

A high-ranking member in the Iranian Armed Forces said Monday that any vessel traveling through the narrow maritime passage would be destroyed.

6 months ago

US 7th Fleet ushers in new commander

Vice Adm. Patrick J. Hannifin took over for Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher as commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which covers the Navy’s largest operations area.

10 months ago