More data, comms, countermeasures needed for Special Ops aircraft
From their largest to smallest aircraft, upgrades are needed for the next fight, Special Operations Command officials said.
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Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash
The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.
DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don't go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule
The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.
Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog
Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
Jet landing on USS Truman goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject
The incident, in which the pilots were safely recovered, marks the third time since December that an F/A-18 assigned to the carrier Truman has been lost.
How AI voicebots threaten the psyche of US service members and spies
Artificial intelligence voice agents with a wide range of capabilities can now guide interrogations worldwide, Pentagon officials told Defense News.
Ill-fated Gaza pier mission lacked sufficient training, equipment: IG
The Defense Department's Gaza pier mission resulted in 62 personnel being injured and at least $31 million in damages, federal investigators found.
Special operators want electronic attack and firepower for watercraft
Officials want kinetic and nonkinetic weapons for a variety of vessels.
Sentinel nuclear missiles will need new silos, Air Force says
The Sentinel ICBM program is already alarmingly over budget, and trying to reuse 55-year-old Minuteman III silos would put it even further behind.
Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to take effect, for now
The high court moved to allow President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender troops while legal challenges proceed.
Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul
Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.
US Marine dies, another rescued while hiking in northern Japan
Deteriorating weather conditions were likely a factor in the Marines going missing, the Marine Corps said.
DOD working on recipe to improve food on military bases
The DOD is working on a coordinated attack to address food problems on bases.
Dems blast Trump’s pick for military personnel policy as too combative
Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors.
Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threats
There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said.
Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US airman
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson at the door of Fortson’s apartment in May 2024.
