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Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades
Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.
By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red Sea
The Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.
Nearly 200 cancer cases surface among missileers in Air Force study
An Air Force analysis of 2.2 million airmen's medical records revealed 198 cancer cases among missileers and 5,063 cases across the wider service.
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.
Air Force’s next nuclear missile at risk after costs spike
The LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile has seen its costs increase at least 37%, triggering a review that could see the program restructured or canceled.
Australian officers graduate from Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit
It remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard.
Soldiers build nuke-detecting backpack
The backpack now allows soldiers to detect and analyze nuclear sites without an eight-hour cooldown period.
By Todd South
Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim’s funds
The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.
By Todd South
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
US Navy sinks Houthi small boats during hijack attempt in Red Sea
U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire, sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews.
Time to test a ship-based hypersonic missile launcher
Flight tests are slated to begin in 2024.
By Diana Stancy