Military

Former US Army members who were discharged for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine are being asked to rejoin due to recruitment shortages.

US Army says soldiers discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may reapply

To help Israel and prevent the war in Gaza from spiraling into a greater conflict, the U.S. is sending weapons on a near daily basis.

US sends staggering amount of firepower to help Israel

The U.S. is mourning the loss of five Army Special Operation troops who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

5 US Army troops killed in helicopter crash

The United States military is still playing catch up to China when it comes to developing modern hypersonic missiles.

US military suffers another hypersonic missile setback

The Senate Rules Committee will move toward ending Sen. Tuberville's hold on what is now 450 military nominees by proposing a rules change.

Senate to move toward rules change to end Tuberville military nominations hold

Senate Republicans are looking to overcome Sen. Tuberville's hold on 378 pending military nominations and counting.

Senate Republicans won’t rule out rules change over Tuberville military hold

The US Navy's plan to compete with China includes drone boats launching lethal loitering munitions and containerized missile launchers.

Navy tests launching drones from robot boats, containerized missiles

Nearly 13,000 soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard have gone months without receiving their sign-on bonus, a promised incentive.

13,000 National Guards troops’ enlistment bonuses unpaid in backlog

Attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East are continuing, with the latest drone targeting a base hosting U.S. troops on Oct. 31.

US blames Iran for 25 recent attacks on American forces in Middle East

Air assets from the US and South Korea kicked off Vigilant Defense 2024. 130 warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations.

‘Vigilant Defenders’ from US, South Korea take to skies

Department of Defense says it is pursuing a nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one of the bombs dropped on Japan in World War II.

Pentagon wants a nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one used in Japan

Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still coming, but the IDF said "tactical and strategic considerations" are delaying the offensive.

Why Israel delayed its Gaza ground invasion

The U.S. said it's prepared to respond if American personnel or armed forces become the target of hostilities in the Israel-Hamas war.

US says it will respond if US troops targeted in Israel-Hamas war

Whether by sea, air or land, the United States and its allies in the Pacific are going to great lengths to deter China and North Korea.

US plan to counter China, North Korea includes Ghost Ships, B-52

Three drones attacked two United States military bases in Iraq. The attacks are retribution for the U.S. supporting Israel against Hamas.

Drone attacks reported on US bases in Iraq, Syria. This new tech could help.

AI drones in Ukraine are carrying out autonomous strikes on Russian forces. It's the first confirmed instance of such technology being used.

Autonomous kill: AI drones in Ukraine strike Russian targets

Ukraine needs more air defense systems than the U.S. can afford to send. So, the Pentagon launched Project FrankenSAM.

Project FrankenSAM sending air defense systems to Ukraine

The Pentagon announced 2,000 U.S. soldiers have been put on “prepare-to-deploy” notice to provide support for Israel in a non-combat role.

Thousands of US troops prepare to deploy as Israel prepares Gaza invasion

The U.S. is gearing up for a potential fight with China. Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs) like the TRX-SHORAD are a part of the plan.

Drone-hunting robot ‘tank’ could be US Army’s new workhorse

The U.S. deployed the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier, guided-missile destroyers, and jet fighters to support Israel and deter enemies.

World’s largest aircraft carrier to support Israel against Iran

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s, R-Ala., continues hold on military promotions as the U.S. is moving its largest naval ship to support Israel.

Sen. Tuberville’s military promotions hold questioned amid Israel-Hamas war

A brewing conflict with China is forcing the U.S. to ramp up delivery on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, or CCAs.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft, or CCAs, can help counter China

A United States fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone flying near American troops stationed in Syria.

US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023

The Army is recruiting young people who have earned more than a high school diploma, to reverse the years-long deficiency of enlistments.

Army to bolster recruiting efforts after down years