Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, expanding the Trump administration’s campaign against drug trafficking in South America. It followed another strike Tuesday night, also...
How the Army could customize tanks for future urban warfare
For steel beasts, the most dangerous habitat is urban. Tall buildings and narrow city streets are unfriendly territory for a 12-foot-wide tank that weighs 70 tons. Yet, as the world becomes increasingly urbanized, and combat in cities and villages has become the norm, armor will...
Soldier enlistments to be extended by 45 days because of shutdown
Soldiers due to leave the Army will now see their tours of service extended for 45 days because of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. “Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army with separation dates during the government shutdown will be extended by 45 days...
Operation Pacific Viper nets massive cocaine haul in Pacific Ocean
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the successful interdiction of 100,000 pounds of cocaine through Operation Pacific Viper, a months-long international effort targeting transnational criminal organizations operating in the Eastern Pacific. The operation is a surge in Coast...
Newsom threatens lawsuit if Trump sends National Guard to San Francisco
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday threatened to sue the Trump administration if National Guard troops are sent to San Francisco. “Send troops to San Francisco and we will sue you, @realDonaldTrump,” Newsom wrote on X. “We’re...
Should the Army bring back the Pentomic Division?
In the late 1950s, when everyone expected World War III to go nuclear, the U.S. Army had to contemplate operating on a battlefield sprouting atomic fireballs. This put Army planners in a dilemma. Military theory said that forces had to be concentrated to overwhelm the...
Traditions Outfitter G3 (.44) Review
Single-shot rifles are really handy. My son has an H&R Handi-Rifle in .45-70… I may take back the “handy” where this one’s concerned, as it is really light and kicks a ton. But… that’s what makes single-shots so popular. Not the “kicks a ton” part,...
US, Europe fly the same jets, but can’t always fix each other’s: Rand
In theory, the fact that the United States and Europe fly many of the same jets should be a blessing. Common aircraft models — such as the F-35 and F-16 — should mean common spare parts, ground support equipment and mechanics who can fix similar...
9th Circuit ruling seen as win for Trump federalization push — experts caution it could be short-lived
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Judges for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland, handing a major victory to the president in...
Judge orders ‘immediate’ return of books removed from 5 DOD schools
Six military families at five Defense Department schools notched a victory this week in getting library books returned to their schools’ shelves. A federal judge ordered Monday that the five schools for military children must return library books that had been removed for review to...
