Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regionsThe U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.By Hope Hodge Seck2 days ago
US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral saysAdm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters3 days ago
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant saysThe four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.By Riley Ceder7 days ago
US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 yearsThe service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this yearThe service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon systemThe Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.By Jared Keller10 days ago