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America and its foes remain in the way of a landmine-free future: report
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines has been issuing the report annually since 1999.
By Linus Hoeller
West Va. city debuts former Marine Corps Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle amid policing debate
Many people have criticized the militarization of local police departments. The recent protests against police brutality across the nation have intensified that debate.
Prosecutors: Minesweeper drug dealer nabbed in acid, ecstasy plot
If found guilty on a single charge of wrongful possession with the intent to distribute, he faces a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and up to 15 years behind bars.
By Mark D. Faram
Army researchers building ‘smart’ land mines for future combat
The service is finding ways to give soldiers land mine-like tools to shape the battlefield.
By Todd South
US Navy expert: Tanker attack mine resembles Iranian mines
The comments by Cmdr. Sean Kido came as the Navy showed reporters pieces of debris and a magnet they say Iran's Revolutionary Guard left behind when they spirited away an unexploded limpet mine after the June 13 attack in the Gulf of Oman. Iran has also not acknowledged taking the mine.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
The US and Iran have engaged in deadly combat before over Gulf tanker attacks. Here’s what happened
The so-called "Tanker War" involved American naval ships escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers through the Persian Gulf and the strait after Iranian mines damaged vessels in the region. It culminated in a one-day naval battle between Washington and Tehran, and also saw America accidentally shoot down an Iranian passenger jet, killing 290 people.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US says Iran took mine off tanker; Iran denies involvement
The U.S. military on Friday released a video it said shows Iran’s Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the oil tankers targeted near the Strait of Hormuz.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Why would Iran attack two tankers near the Strait of Hormuz?
Who attacked two tankers in the Gulf of Oman?
By Shawn Snow
The Army wants a way to map underground tunnels using ground robots and drones
The Army's Rapid Equipping Force expects models or prototypes ready from industry in 30 days.
By Todd South
Most problems found in Joint Light Tactical Vehicle have been fixed, officials say
Remaining fixes will require slight modifications once the Army decides what it wants, officials say.
By Todd South
Trump says US backs NATO ‘100%,’ after report he discussed withdrawal
"We will be with NATO 100 percent, but as I told the countries, you have to step up," President Donald Trump said at the Pentagon.
By Joe Gould