B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirms
The event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.
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US Navy partners with Anduril to develop XL underwater vessel
Anduril was chosen for the CAMP program after wrapping the longest-ever XL-AUV demonstration.
Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction
The suspect pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State.
US Navy rotates last cruiser homeported in Japan to San Diego
The USS Robert Smalls will be replaced by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin.
Pendleton Marines recognized for vehicle rescue after violent rollover
A trailer hitch from a truck came loose and flew into the car’s windshield, sending the vehicle carrying a mother and her three children off of a ridge.
Price tag for Epic Fury tops $11 billion in first six days, Pentagon tells Congress
The figure omitted a range of war-related expenses and is likely to rise.
Navy to commission ship named after Medal of Honor recipient
USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. will honor a Marine Corps veteran for his service during the Vietnam War.
Onboard fire extinguished on aircraft carrier in Red Sea, Navy says
The fire occurred Thursday in the aircraft carrier's main laundry room and was not combat related, the Navy said.
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
For more than two hours, Frank Crilley struggled to save his entangled shipmate below the sea.
Four Army drone systems stolen from Kentucky base
The Skydio X10D drone systems were last seen in the 326th Division Engineer Battalion at Fort Campbell on Nov. 21, 2025.
US Marine Corps pursues thermal cloaks to hide troops from heat sensors
The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for camouflage cloaks that shield wearers from prying eyes and infrared cameras.
Engineer acquitted of charges in probe into fatal 2017 Marine plane crash
A former Air Force engineer charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during a criminal investigation into the crash was acquitted.
Ecuador readies major offensive on criminal groups with US support
The announcement came days after Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.
Former VA secretary to head national hunger relief organization
Denis McDonough’s appointment will follow the retirement of Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, who has served as Feeding America’s CEO since 2018.
Select naval flight officers, aviators eligible for $120,000 retention bonus
TAR naval aviators and naval flight officers with the rank of commander who have screened for aviation milestone command are eligible for the bonus.
Pentagon confirms identity of soldier killed in Kuwait
The Pentagon previously released the soldier's name but said a medical examiner had to confirm his identity.
Iran war may force US to shift missile defenses from South Korea, Seoul says
The U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters.
