US Army taps 5 firms to build on-base microreactors in nuclear energy push
The Army is investing billions of dollars to bring nuclear power to military bases, selecting five companies to build nuclear microreactors at installations across the U.S., the service announced Wednesday in collaboration with the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit. Antares Nuclear will develop a microreactor —...
American flags lowered to half-staff at military installations in honor of Dolly Parton
American flags at home and abroad will be lowered to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer who died Tuesday at 80 years old. President Donald Trump ordered the lowering of the flags on the day of her passing...
US Army seeks 8,000 new short-range missiles per year
The Army is looking for a weapon that is similar to the existing Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Sept. 15. The missile should be “capable of integrating with joint manned and unmanned air, ground and...
Air Force Academy to sport B-21 Raider-inspired uniform in game against Navy
The U.S. Air Force football team will give a nod to the B-21 Raider by sporting special uniforms in its game against the U.S. Navy this October. Viewers will see the Falcons donning the special 2026 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series uniform for...
Marines overhaul infantry, stress stealth in new ground combat strategy
While the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Pacific-based littoral regiments have received outsized attention as they receive new weapons specialized for long-range fires and drone warfare, the ground forces remain at the heart of the fight and are transforming for future war, according to a new...
Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops
Under this year’s influenza vaccination guidelines, the Marine Corps will continue to follow Defense Department policy, which requires flu shots for some military personnel while making them optional for most others. The Aug. 21 announcement requires vaccinations for specific groups of Marines, including new recruits,...
Hung Cao taps civilian to stand up Navy industrial base office
Within the Defense Department’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the industrial supply chain across the military branches, the U.S. Navy announced it is standing up a new defense industrial base office to “expand the domestic manufacturing ecosystem, mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, and integrate dual-use commercial technologies...
