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US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

3 days ago

Former Guardsman charged with trying to provide weapons to al-Qaida

A 25-year-old former Army National Guardsman faces federal charges that he attempted to provide al-Qaida with 3D-printed weapons.

9 days ago

CENTCOM forms task force to speed delivery of drones, tech to troops

The Rapid Employment Joint Task Force aims to deliver viable technology to service members and units in the field within 60 days.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

11 days ago

Opinion

How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality

The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.

By Elizabeth Dent and Grant Rumley

3 weeks ago

Venezuela says US Navy raided tuna boat in Caribbean as tensions rise

Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said.

3 weeks ago

Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills

Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.

By Courtney Albon

3 weeks ago