SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boatsThe launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.By Todd South12 days ago
Pentagon disputes report of firefight following Abbey Gate bombingA new report on the 2021 airport bombing in Afghanistan which killed 13 U.S. troops suggests the assault may have involved more than one attacker.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data showsDebunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Davis Winkie6 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News6 months ago
Navy secretary convenes first cross-department shipbuilders meetingThe Navy secretary convened a meeting of major federal organizations that operate ships to discuss how they can improve the shipbuilding industry together.By Megan Eckstein6 months ago
Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with XiThe plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers findResearchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
OpinionRestrictive abortion laws threaten our national securityLaws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.By Rep. Jason Crow and Allison Jaslow7 months ago
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report findsObesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation easesThe cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III7 months ago
Rep. Gaetz bill would jail feds who disclose security clearancesThe proposal would also levy a $1,000 fine for individuals who talk publicly about their clearance status.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal statusThe Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.8 months ago