What Navy destroyers bring to the Red Sea fightNavy destroyers are being tested at an unprecedented rate in the Middle East.By Zamone Perez8 weeks ago
Allies probe accidental targeting of US drone by German navy frigateA German warship fired two SM-2 interceptors at an American MQ-9 drone in the Red Sea, but both missed.By Sebastian Sprenger2 months ago
Pentagon announces international mission to counter attacks in Red SeaThe U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coupThe coup designation comes with the suspension of counterterrorism assistance and military training.By Sam Mednick and Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
Airmen prepare for a new era of medical evacuation in the PacificAirmen will need to fly longer, triage more illnesses and injuries in midair and work more closely with their international partners than ever before.By Rachel S. Cohen9 months ago
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeksThe newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demandIndustry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.By Joe Gould15 months ago
Drop in veteran homelessness proves we can end homelessnessNew data shows that veteran homelessness in the U.S. has decreased by 11% since 2020, the last year for which we have complete data.By Denis McDonough, Marcia L. Fudge and Jeff Olivet18 months ago
US Navy sharing Project Overmatch insights with international allies“We have to be inclusive,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said, “or we’re not going to be able to fight together.”By Colin Demarest19 months ago
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolutionRecord-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.By Joe Gould20 months ago
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.By Joe Gould20 months ago
New Pentagon group hopes to revitalize effort to reduce mishapsThe Joint Safety Council held its first meeting Friday.By Meghann Myers20 months ago