In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press17 hours ago
House panel takes aim at Navy size, new capabilities in defense billHere are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans.By Megan Eckstein2 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Saildrone, Thales collaborating on sub-sensing unmanned surface vesselU.S. Navy leadership has advocated for a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machines and the equipment they carry.By Colin Demarest5 weeks ago
Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stallsThe $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.By Bryant Harris7 weeks ago
Navy sees boost in new surface tactics experts amid growing demandMore surface officers are looking to become warfare tactics instructors, or WTIs, according to the head of the program's training.By Megan Eckstein7 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers8 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 weeks ago
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacksThe U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.By Megan Eckstein8 weeks ago
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget planUnder the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago