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Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky
Greenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.
Active-duty airman pronounced dead at off-base housing in Italy
An airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at an off-base residence Tuesday.
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Pentagon adds new ‘warfighter’ evaluation for officers seeking first star
Secretary Hegseth announced Tuesday that colonels and captains seeking promotions will undergo a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation.
What a catch! Florida fishing boat reels in UAS resembling LUCAS drone
A Florida fishing boat returned from a charter with an unmanned aircraft system resembling a U.S. Air Force LUCAS drone.
Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible
Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U.S.-made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle.
CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems
Unmanned systems have moved quickly from experimentation and exercises into the demands of an active war.
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5 military reservists file class-action lawsuit seeking differential pay
Five reservists filed a lawsuit to regain years of alleged unpaid compensation during their time on active duty.
Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute
CASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.
Instructor admits to being ‘grossly negligent’ in fatal shooting at Letterkenny Army Depot
The soldier’s family says the instructor “followed the wrong protocol” when he pointed his firearm at their son.
Germany wants to manufacture American PAC-3 interceptors to help meet global demand
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has lobbied U.S. defense leaders to allow the production of PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles in Germany.
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Sailors reminisce, say final goodbye to USS Georgia before retirement
Service members who served aboard the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia spoke fondly of their time aboard a boat that spanned four decades.
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Airmen design AI-powered shotgun for last-ditch drone defense
Taking up a challenge to defeat cheap drones with a low-cost solution, a team of young airmen designed the Mantis for point defense.
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TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
An Alabama traveler was stopped recently by TSA after checking luggage containing five Civil War-era cannonballs. Roll Tide.
Sailor reportedly finds dead rat in finished energy drink
The sailor said medical personnel informed him, “with the chemicals that are in Monster, that it should be OK.”
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That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
The Air Force once explored the idea of a chemical weapon that would make enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to one another — striking a blow to morale.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
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US Navy destroyers tested in Middle East as demands mount
The concentration of Navy destroyers in the Middle East raises questions about meeting sustained operational demand.
Sentinel ICBM achieves vertical stacking ahead of 2027 initial flight testing
The Sentinel ICBM program completed vertical stacking of the inert missile, confirming that all subsystems are on track for initial flight testing in 2027.
Air Force completes B-52 modernization milestones
The U.S. Air Force achieved two acquisition milestones regarding the B-52's radar and engine, aimed at ensuring the aircraft remains viable through 2050.
Navy successfully tests new autonomous aircraft feature aimed at simplifying mission planning
The Navy successfully tested its Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning information-sharing capability this month with autonomous aircraft.
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Royal Navy successfully launches US Mk 48 torpedo from uncrewed submersible
Last week, the Royal Navy successfully launched a U.S.-made Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo from a British Excalibur uncrewed underwater vehicle.
CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems
Unmanned systems have moved quickly from experimentation and exercises into the demands of an active war.
F-16 fighter jet crashes at US air base in western Germany
An F-16 fighter jet assigned to the US air base Spangdahlem in western Germany crashed on Tuesday, according to U.S. officials.
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Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change
Effective Oct. 1, Marines deployed to parts of the world designated as “imminent danger areas” will get a bigger monthly stipend.
By Hope Hodge Seck
New Sesame Street programming is a walk in the park for military kids
Sesame Street has teamed up again with the DoD to continue its programming and resources geared toward military preschool-aged children.
By Karen Jowers
US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2B PrSM contract
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a PrSM contract worth up to $1.2 billion.
By Michael Peck