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Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry says
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.
Russian drone debris downs power lines near Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia “is likely trying to expand and diversify its arsenal of drones," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.
By Hanna Arhirova
‘Bring it’: Adm. Aquilino open to greater directed-energy trials
The Pentagon for the past three years has spent an average $1 billion on the development of directed-energy weapons, according to a watchdog.
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
By Joe Gould
Russia claims its Zadira laser weapon destroyed a drone in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that the claim reflects Moscow’s desire to find an alternative to missiles.
By Staff
Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.
Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.
By Lt. Col. Theodore “Doc” Shanks and Alexander Gard-Murray
Can soldiers consume CBD energy drinks?
There's no guarantee hemp products won't show up on Army drug tests.
By Sarah Sicard
SECVA: Vaccines are the only way to ‘return to normal life’
More than 500 VA patients have died from COVID-related illnesses since the start of August.
Big screen to battlefield: How sci-fi can inspire next-generation weaponry
Directed energy has captivated science fiction fans for decades, but we must not allow a failure of imagination to prevent us from converting directed energy from movie magic to military might before our adversaries.
By Henry A. “Trey” Obering III
The Navy is the service most vaccinated against COVID-19. The Marine Corps is the least
The Marine Corps' rate has increased since March, though it's still well behind the other services.
Goodbye, coffee? Service members might soon be fueled by a jolt to the brain
The Air Force tested 40 subjects for a new potential treatment for sleep deprivation.
By Sarah Sicard