Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher29 hours ago
DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military childrenThe school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there's concern about some positions being eliminated. By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.By Karen Jowers10 days ago
OpinionThe defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaulThe acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.By Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith11 days ago
Panel advances defense budget despite missing details from White HouseThe $832 billion defense spending plan provides no increase from current fiscal year funding levels. By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to defend Trump’s defense budget planDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 8, 2025. By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defenseThe Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.By Jen Judson3 weeks ago
Five Navy ships now outfitted with augmented reality maintenance techThe new systems are designed to circumvent the costly need for subject matter experts to physically travel to ships to provide tech support. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO findsThe Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.By Jen Judson3 weeks ago
Starlink, Oura Rings to help monitor sailor fatigue underway When the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets underway this year, 1,600 sailors will embark on the largest volunteer study of crew fatigue to date. By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.4 weeks ago