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US Air Force may keep Minuteman III nukes operating until 2050: Report
The LGM-35A Sentinel has run into severe cost overruns and schedule delays that could force the Air Force to keep Minuteman IIIs operational years longer.
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.
Air Force expanding review of cancers in nuclear missile community
The expanded Air Force study will consider a broader range of career fields as well as an additional base.
By Tara Copp, AP
1 Marine injured in Nevada hard landing of MV-22B Osprey
The Marine was discharged from the hospital in good condition, according to a Marine spokesman.
How hundreds of volunteers help test Army Special Forces candidates
Veterans are among the 800 volunteers who helped with the two-week Robin Sage exercises, a final test for the Special Forces Qualifications Course.
By Rachel Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon
The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026.
This is what it’s like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal
The jobs are exacting and often require a deft touch. That’s because many of the maintenance tasks must be performed by hand.
By Tara Copp, AP
North Korea’s Kim vows full support for Russia at summit with Putin
The two leaders held a summit that the U.S. warned could lead to a deal to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for Putin meeting
The North Korean leader reached Russia by train on Tuesday, sparking Western concerns about potential arms deals for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
How the ‘nuclear football’ remains a potent symbol of the unthinkable
While the contents of the briefcase have changed over time, the mission remains the same - the immediate ability to launch nuclear weapons.
China sends aircraft, ships toward Taiwan after US approves arms sale
More than 30 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine navy vessels were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.
By AP Staff