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A missed lane and a comeback: Ranger team wins Best Sapper

Apr 27th: On the first day of the Army’s most elite combat engineering competition, the winning team made an error that could have knocked them out of running. Read more ▸

US Air Force seeks $3.9 billion to boost KC-46 fleet

Apr 27th: The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet. Read more ▸

All Marines required to follow grooming standards within 12 months or face separation

Apr 27th: The Corps announced that even those who request exemptions for medical conditions can face administrative separation after 12 months of non-compliance. Read more ▸

Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits

Apr 27th: The VA provides disability compensation for birth defects to the children of women Vietnam veterans, but not to the children of men who served in the war. Read more ▸

US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray notches first successful test flight

Apr 27th: The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted the Stingray's first test flight on Saturday, showing its ability to taxi, take off, fly and land autonomously. Read more ▸

US Air Force looks to launch cheap missiles from cargo aircraft

Apr 27th: The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. Read more ▸

US Army eyes a heavier, hybrid-powered Infantry Squad Vehicle

Apr 27th: While the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops. Read more ▸

US Navy commissions newest Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho

Apr 27th: The Navy welcomed the 26th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to active service during a Saturday ceremony in Connecticut. Read more ▸

Global military spending surges and reaches record high

Apr 27th: In addition to providing the latest numbers, SIPRI researchers also raised a concern about transparency. Read more ▸

Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum

Apr 24th: “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition” will remain open until at least July 2027. Read more ▸

Remains of USS Arizona crew buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor to be identified

Apr 24th: While the advocacy group Operation 85 met the 60% DNA threshold last November, the DPAA has finally confirmed its effort. Read more ▸

A century of the ‘Ma Deuce’: How the M2 Browning became America’s workhorse machine gun

Apr 24th: The highly versatile weapon has seen action affixed to the wings of P-51D Mustangs, aboard vessels in Vietnam and atop Humvees in the Middle East. Read more ▸

Ukraine to field 25,000 ground robots in push to replace soldiers for frontline logistics

Apr 24th: Ground robots ran more than 9,000 frontline missions in March, triple November's count, and captured their first Russian position last summer. Read more ▸

US Air Force aims to double F-15EX Eagle fleet

Apr 24th: The U.S. Air Force plans to boost the number of F-15EX Eagle II aircraft in its inventory to 267. Read more ▸

US sailor deploying to Middle East injured in monkey attack in Thailand

Apr 24th: The sailor was transferred back to Japan for medical care, a Navy spokesperson said. Read more ▸

Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition

Apr 24th: The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines. Read more ▸

3 sailors injured after fire breaks out aboard USS Zumwalt

Apr 24th: A fire broke out aboard the guided-missile destroyer as it was stationed pierside at a Mississippi shipyard. Read more ▸

The US military wants a fleet of missile-killing laser drones

Apr 24th: The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace. Read more ▸

Three’s company: Trio of US carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decades

Apr 24th: Three U.S. aircraft carriers are operating in Central Command's area of responsibility for the first time since 2003. Read more ▸

US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets

Apr 23rd: Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a master sergeant with U.S. Army Special Forces, used sensitive classified information to make wagers on prediction market Polymarket. Read more ▸

Could the US military handle a monster invasion? Monarch: Legacy of Monsters begs the question

Apr 23rd: The next episode of the action-adventure drama "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," airs Friday, and the season two finale is scheduled for May 1. Read more ▸

Marine creates ride-hailing app to combat impaired driving among service members

Apr 23rd: The GY6Lift app is meant to reduce the likelihood of impaired driving for service members by offering no-cost transportation. Read more ▸

US Navy is reviewing cost of future Ford-class carriers to ensure they ‘make sense’

Apr 23rd: The service is looking at how superior Ford-class carriers are to Nimitz-class carriers, said the recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan. Read more ▸

In first, Ukrainian unmanned vessel launches interceptor to knock out Shahed drone

Apr 23rd: Ukraine unleashed a powerful new defense against Shahed drones that could blunt Russia's ability to force concessions in future negotiations. Read more ▸

US Marine Corps, Navy join forces to combat insufficient amphibious fleet size

Apr 23rd: The two services will work together to boost the country's amphibious fleet size and availability after the readiness rate of its ships dropped in 2025. Read more ▸

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