OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata9 days ago
Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests“I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.”By Colin Demarest2 weeks ago
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and JordanGuardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacksThe Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan recently? We want to hear from you.We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken outThe Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Navy to establish second surface drone unit this springU.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Sailors’ endurance tested amid 4 months of constant Red Sea threatsSailors aboard the carrier Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent months defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones.By Bernat Armangue and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Airborne Triton drone key to Navy’s signal goals, Clapperton saysThe autonomous MQ-4C Triton intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting drone can fly for more than 24 hours.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials sayTwo U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.3 months ago