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The US military wants a fleet of missile-killing laser drones
The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace.
By Jared Keller
Opinion
The Army’s body composition policies must evolve
In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force.
By Jordan DeMay
Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate
The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Army will field its long-range hypersonic weapon by end of fiscal year
The U.S. is in a race to field the capability and develop systems to defend against hypersonic missiles, which China and Russia are developing and testing.
By Jen Judson
Iron Dome for America gets a golden makeover
President Trump's new missile defense shield effort is now dubbed "Golden Dome."
By Jen Judson
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities
Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.
Fuel tank from Eglin F-16 falls into Florida neighborhood
Eglin said no one was injured or killed when the fuel tank fell, but residents reported jet fuel on their properties.
Navy secretary names newest destroyer Intrepid
This marks the fifth time a Navy vessel has donned the Intrepid name, and the first since 1974, when the carrier Intrepid was decommissioned.
By Riley Ceder
MDA conducts first-ever ballistic missile intercept test from Guam
In a first from Guam, the Missile Defense Agency intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target off the coast using a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA.
By Jen Judson