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Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continues
A search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.
Air Force awards nearly $1 billion contract for a hypersonic cruise missile
The contract is part of a broad Pentagon push to kickstart America’s hypersonic arsenal.
By Aaron Mehta
Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes
Hundreds of Syrians gathered at landmark squares in the Syrian capital Saturday, honking their car horns, flashing victory signs and waving Syrian flags in scenes of defiance that followed unprecedented joint airstrikes by the United States, France and Britain.
Coalition launched 105 weapons against Syria, with none intercepted, DoD says
On Saturday morning, Pentagon officials gave details on airstrikes on Syrian chemical weapons sites launched Friday by the United States, United Kingdom and France.
By Aaron Mehta and Tara Copp, AP
US strikes on Syria pose risk of conflict with Russia
President Donald Trump was sending mixed messages on whether to launch missile strikes on Syria amid growing concerns about risking a conflict with Russia.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trump says ‘missiles coming’ against Syria, ‘new and smart’
Defying Russian warnings against U.S. military strikes in Syria, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that missiles “will be coming” in response to Syria’s suspected chemical attack that killed at least 40 people.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Trump and allies mull possible joint response in Syria
Trump administration officials consulted with global allies Tuesday on a possible joint military response to Syria’s alleged poison gas attack, as President Donald Trump canceled a foreign trip in order to manage a crisis that is testing his vow to stand up to Syrian President Bashar Assad.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Soldiers shooting artillery off ships? Tell it to the Marines
In an exercise this summer, soldiers will shoot Army artillery and rockets from the decks of Navy ships.
By Todd South
Interim short-range air defense solution to be Stryker-based
The U.S. Army plans to make major decisions this year on how it will tackle its interim Manuever-Short-Range Air Defense solution, but the service at least knows it will be Stryker-based.
By Jen Judson
Coercive tactics? Putin touts Russia’s ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons
Russia's president claimed that Russia's new "invincible" missiles could overcome any present or future missile defense systems.
By Daniel Cebul
Mattis: No such thing as a ‘tactical’ nuclear weapon, but new cruise missile needed
When is a nuclear weapon tactical, and when is it strategic? It's pretty cut and dry for Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
By Aaron Mehta