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Sailor pleads guilty in incident that led to death of a service member
The sailor will serve 70 days of confinement in the Navy’s Chesapeake Brig.
By Riley Ceder
Trump caught off guard by DOD pause on Ukraine arms deliveries: Report
Trump’s decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine came after he privately expressed frustration over DOD's pause, The Associated Press reported.
By Tara Copp, AP
Strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, US report says
A report by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that while the US strikes did significant damage, the Iranian nuclear sites were not totally destroyed.
By Stephanie Liechtenstein, The Associated Press and Sam McNeil, The Associated Press
Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.
Navy integrates robotic vessels into Baltic Sea warfighting exercise
This year's BALTOPS exercise included anti-submarine warfare, countermine operations and integration with an array of robotic and autonomous systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Marines and sailors combat drone threats by digging trenches
In a recent exercise, U.S. Marines and sailors worked with Latvian Army troops to clear woods and build a warren of trenches designed for drone warfare.
By Todd South
Behemoth Golden Dome may face lackluster scrutiny in Trump’s Pentagon
Hegseth's decision to shutter DOT&E was at least partially triggered by the office's plans to oversee Golden Dome's test plans, sources told Defense News.
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office
Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.
By Riley Ceder
Navy seeks to fast track nuclear weapons systems
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told Congress the Navy is working to improve and develop three critical weapons systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone access
The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones in recent weeks
It's a loss of aircraft worth more than $200 million in what is becoming the most dramatic cost to the Pentagon of the military campaign against the group.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press