A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops
A picturesque Bavarian town has hosted U.S. forces since the end of WWII and could bear the brunt of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Germany.
By Lisi Niesner, Reuters
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Career submariner selected to perform duties of under secretary of the Navy
Retired Navy Capt. William Toti is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian.
US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
Adm. Samuel Paparo stressed the importance of Taiwan passing its stalled defense budget.
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina, Reuters
US Navy unmanned surface vessel fleet to grow sevenfold in Indo-Pacific
The fleet of medium unmanned surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific is expected to grow to at least 30, with smaller USVs and unmanned aerial systems.
Drone warfare has dramatically changed the battlefield. Is the US medical corps ready?
Studies from the Ukraine war show drone-delivered explosives are more destructive and lead to a wider range and higher severity of traumatic injury.
By Lisa M. Krieger, The War Horse
Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
The senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.
By Hope Hodge Seck
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?
An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.
By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle
China maps ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with US
Dozens of Chinese research vessels are on a quest to map the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans.
By Pete Mckenzie, Reuters
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran
If a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?
By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation
Pentagon seeks system to ensure AI models work as planned
As DOD increasingly relies on artificial intelligence, a question has arisen: How can one be sure that the AI models are working the way they should?
By Michael Peck
Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus
TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
By Karen Jowers