US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missiles
The U.S. Navy carried out four scheduled unarmed missile tests of the Trident II D5LE off the coast of Florida last week.
By Riley Ceder
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Navy seeks to fast track nuclear weapons systems
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told Congress the Navy is working to improve and develop three critical weapons systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Report details likely motive in 2018 California bar shooting by Marine veteran
An investigative report on a 2018 mass shooting at a Southern California bar found the likely motive of the military veteran who carried out the attack was disdain for civilians and especially college students.
Judge dismisses murder charges against soldier, Simone Biles’ brother
A judge dismissed murder charges filed against Tevin Biles-Thomas, ruling Tuesday that prosecutors did not present evidence to sustain a conviction in a 2018 New Year’s Eve party shooting in Cleveland that left three men dead.
Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades
The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
How Republicans might accept a smaller defense budget
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert is willing to meet Democratic lawmakers partway in their reported plans to trim the defense budget: cut back on civilian employees, not equipment and modernization.
By Joe Gould