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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

Apr 30th: In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era. Read more ▸

US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran

Apr 30th: Top U.S. military leaders, including CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper, will brief President Trump on Thursday on potential military action against Iran. Read more ▸

The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones

Apr 30th: The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience." Read more ▸

US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years

Apr 29th: The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships. Read more ▸

Don’t call it a ‘quagmire’: defense secretary refuses to speculate on length of Iran war

Apr 29th: The questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act. Read more ▸

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

Apr 29th: Trump said he suggested "a little bit of a ceasefire" in the war in Ukraine during his phone call Wednesday with the Russian leader. Read more ▸

Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says

Apr 29th: Acting comptroller Jules Hurst III, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said that the bulk of the figure has been devoted to ordnance. Read more ▸

Air Force releases plan to recruit, retain AI professionals

Apr 29th: The Air Force released its plans to "aggressively" recruit and retain AI professionals to further become an "AI-first force." Read more ▸

Brain function evaluations to be part of Marine health records

Apr 29th: By September, Marines will be screened for blast exposure and overpressure during their periodic health assessments, a Pentagon official said. Read more ▸

Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year

Apr 29th: The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet. Read more ▸

US Marines help gun down beach invaders in simulated Philippines defense

Apr 29th: Afterwards, as the repulsed “enemy” withdrew in disorder, a coup de grace was delivered by an explosive-laden, first-person-view drone. Read more ▸

‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service

Apr 28th: In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service. Read more ▸

Pentagon asks Congress to codify ‘Department of War,’ estimates $52 million cost

Apr 28th: Only Congress has the authority to permanently rename executive department names, and it has not yet changed the title of the Department of Defense. Read more ▸

Utility shutoffs, mounting debt — Coast Guard endures hardships in ongoing shutdown

Apr 28th: Coast Guard members and civilian employees are wondering whether they will get paid as the partial government shutdown continues. Read more ▸

How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence

Apr 28th: Despite the military disaster at Bladensburg, the Marines gave the men and women of the capital precious time to flee. Read more ▸

Trump showcases US military in King Charles White House visit

Apr 28th: Hundreds of U.S. service members took part in welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday. Read more ▸

US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster

Apr 28th: Prosecutors said the U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant was involved in the planning and execution of the raid that captured Maduro. Read more ▸

Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation

Apr 28th: The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026. Read more ▸

Golden Dome has ‘pathways to pivot’ if delays arise, general says

Apr 28th: Gen. Michael Guetlein, the appointed czar for America's “Golden Dome” initiative, told lawmakers that plans to build the shield were proceeding apace. Read more ▸

Why aircraft carriers are the best (and worst) place for laser weapons

Apr 27th: High-energy laser weapons are a natural fit for large, power-rich aircraft carriers — with limits. Read more ▸

What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon system

Apr 27th: The Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles. Read more ▸

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 ▸

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