US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The Pentagon’s statement on social media did not say whether the ship was connected to Venezuela, which faces U.S. sanctions on its oil.
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Ukraine seeks god mode with new control app for drone war
Mission Control feeds directly into Ukraine’s performance-based “gamification” model, where drone units earn points for verified kills.
US, European navies push Lego-like modularity to boost ships’ combat punch
Containerized forces packages, when executed well, are a flexible way to bring new capabilities to sea quickly, service chiefs said in Paris.
Meet the pilots executing the rare Navy-Air Force Super Bowl flyover
The flyover is set to include two B-1s, two F-15C Eagles and a pair each of Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters.
The US Army’s quiet rotation in the Philippines
The U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point.
USS Arleigh Burke sailors awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for ‘12-Day War’ operations
The sailors will receive the medal for their support and execution of ballistic missile defense in 2024 and during last June's Iran-Israel war.
Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly listed in Epstein flight manifest
According to a flight manifest, Phelan traveled from London to New York City on March 3, 2006, on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, CNN reported.
F-22s pulled from Super Bowl flyover due to operations, planner says
To complete the formation, F-15s from Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, were tapped late in planning to join the flyover.
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.
Wearing smart glasses in uniform jeopardizes OPSEC, Air Force says
In a policy update, the service banned the use of smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities while in uniform.
Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in Oman
U.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.
US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
Sgt. Henry David Volpe designed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets
The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.
First US warship visit to Chinese-built port in Cambodia cements new drift for Phnom Penh
The recent port call by the USS Cincinnati came amid a warming of relations with Washington after a decade of sour ties that took an unwanted toll.
Trump calls for new nuclear pact as US-Russia treaty expires
The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining U.S.-Russian nuclear arms pact, while Trump declared he wants a better deal.
Three Air National Guard pilots awarded top flying combat honor
Three F-16 pilots took down Iranian missiles and drones set for Israel in April 2024 by using their aircraft missiles and 20mm cannons.
