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Space Force sends Congress $1 billion list of unfunded projects
The list includes $846 million in classified projects.
Marine Corps rated ‘strong,’ US military overall ‘weak,’ report says
The report paints a picture of an aging and understaffed military.
By Sarah Sicard
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Race into 2024 with a new military marathon challenge
Runners can compete in five military races to earn a new medal.
How repealing combat ship exclusion laws led Franchetti to become CNO
Thirty years ago, Congress repealed laws barring women from serving on combatant ships and aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of female leaders.
By Diana Stancy
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields
North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit
North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.
Government shutdown set for next weekend barring surprise budget deal
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2023.
Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenance
Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Opinion
Why the military is integral to America’s return to the moon
A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.
By Charles Galbreath
Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD
Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.
By Tara Copp, AP