Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry push
The Navy this month undertook two groundbreaking weapons systems tests, which were followed by an announcement for a planned Future Unmanned Surface Vessel Industry Day in June to “to accelerate the development and procurement of future USVs.” The Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs on May 2...
Army Reserve gears up for the ‘Super Bowl’ of all exercises
The Army Reserve will hold its largest-ever exercise beginning in late May that will include 9,000 soldiers deployed across multiple states and locations coast-to-coast. Operation Mojave Falcon, which the service has dubbed the Reserve’s “Super Bowl,” combines four exercises into a multi-faceted training event that...
Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill
After years of hearing cost complaints from lawmakers, advocates believe they have finally reached a funding solution for their major disability reform plan, providing thousands of dollars a year to 54,000-plus wounded veterans nationwide. “In March, Veterans Affairs leaders announced contract terminations that could save...
US Air Force conducts ICBM test launch as part of nuclear deterrence strategy
The U.S. Air Force conducted a routine launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning, the military said. The LGM-30G Minuteman III missile was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 12:01...
From space to barbed wire, museums welcome military families for free
Want to explore more than 2,000 varieties of barbed wire in the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum? Or get an in-depth look inside the Space Shuttle Trainer Crew Compartment at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington? Then check out this year’s Blue Star Museums program...
Army details separation of gender dysphoria soldiers under Trump policy
The Army on Wednesday said it is approaching its second phase of separation with service members experiencing gender dysphoria, an initiative that follows the Trump administration’s directive of prioritizing military excellence and readiness. A new memo issued by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and obtained by...
TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
Military-connected travelers should be able to board domestic flights simply by showing their military ID, as Transportation Security Administration officers are trained to accept them in lieu of a REAL ID, a TSA spokesman said. As of May 7, individuals must show a REAL ID,...
Army preps for 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
The Army on Wednesday started loading up some of the tanks that will take to the streets of the nation’s capital during the 250th anniversary celebration of the service next month, which will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. The...
Air Force F-16 struck by drone during Arizona training flight, officials say
A routine training flight over Arizona in January 2023 took an unusual turn when a U.S. Air Force F-16D was struck by what was initially reported as an unidentified object, but now U.S. defense officials say was a small drone. Fox News confirmed that the...
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it has accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar, a week after the Gulf state was reported to be providing the plane as a gift to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One. “The Secretary of Defense has accepted...
