US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill
The House and Senate’s conferenced version of a fiscal 2026 defense budget would restore funding for the Navy’s next-generation F/A-XX fighter and up the Pentagon’s spending request on the Air Force’s F-47. In materials released Monday, the House Appropriations Committee said the compromise $839 billion...
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the U.S. armed forces this year, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength by more than 30,000 troops. The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law Dec....
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela
U.S. military forces boarded and took control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela on Tuesday as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to take control of the South American country’s oil. U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S....
Archbishop says it’s ‘morally acceptable’ for troops to defy orders
The Catholic archbishop responsible for U.S. military personnel said it is “morally acceptable” for service members to disobey an order if it is against their own conscience, as the Trump administration weighs possible troop deployments to Minneapolis, and the use of force to seize Greenland....
After 8 attempts, airman earns commission
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Chavis Kendrick’s recent commissioning, after the former enlisted airman made eight attempts, shows “perseverance and dedication can overcome any obstacle,” the Air Force said Tuesday. Kendrick, assigned to the 60th Medical Group at Travis Air Force Base in California, recently...
Army’s next-gen tank has ‘Formula 1’ cockpit, top general says
The chief of staff of the Army is celebrating progress on a new generation of Abrams tank that he said is lighter, more advanced and on track to be delivered years ahead of schedule. Speaking at an event hosted by the Association of the United...
US military seizes sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in Caribbean waters
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of War announced on Tuesday U.S. military forces apprehended another sanctioned tanker vessel in the Carribean as part of its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Southern Command confirmed “Motor Vessel...
SHOT Show 2026: Benchmade Bugout Returns Thinner Than Ever
Day 2 of SHOT Show is now wrapping up, with lots to talk about – but for today we’ll focus on the new for 2026 Benchmade lineup, which stars a revised version of the beloved Bugout folder and a renewed emphasis on food prep knives....
No tax on troops’ $1,776 ‘warrior dividend,’ IRS says
The 1.5 million troops who received an unexpected $1,776 so-called “warrior dividend” payment in December won’t have to pay taxes on that money, the Internal Revenue Service has confirmed. In a Dec. 17 speech, President Donald Trump announced the payments, which he described as a...
Space Force sets wear date for training gear, updates dress guidance
Six years after the U.S. Space Force’s founding and four years after the new service’s dress uniform development process began, the force has finally released wear guidelines for the formal uniform and a mandatory wear date for new physical training gear. Set with the goal...
