Military

The Justice Department announced the arrests of two Navy sailors accused of transmitting sensitive military information to China. Getty Images

Two Navy sailors charged with sending military information to China

A ghost company with unknown ties and backing has bought 52,000 acres of land surrounding a U.S. military base for $800 million. Getty Images

Mysterious company buying land around USAF base sues farmers; feds probing

The US Navy is fielding a pod of underwater drones called Orcas. The XLUUVs represent the next evolution of maritime warfare. Boeing Defense

US Navy has pod of mine-laying Orcas

30,000 troops are in Australia for Talisman Sabre 2023, the largest ever joint military exercise between the United States and Australia. DVIDS

Largest ever US, Australia military drill ‘Talisman Sabre’ underway

Marines will get from ship to shore in new amphibious combat vehicles. Production on the different types of ACV is ramping up. DVIDS

Marines’ new ride to come in 4 variants and can go anywhere on land or sea

The Biden administration has given the Pentagon approval to send an additional 3,000 U.S. troops to Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war. AP Images

Biden OKs sending 3k reserve troops to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war

The progressive and conservative are joining forces, hoping the Pentagon will study the effects of psychedelics to treat PTSD in active duty troops. Associated Press Images

AOC, Crenshaw want Pentagon to study use of psychedelics to treat PTSD

Submarines will be a deciding factor in a conflict between the U.S. and Chinese. Unfortunately, the U.S. Navy has a backlog of repairs. DVIDS

US Navy’s submarine fleet flooded with repairs

China used American-made technology inside the spy balloon that was caught hovering over U.S. military bases back in February. AP Images

Report: Chinese spy balloon used American-made tech to spy on US

The U.S. Navy is now in possession of its newest guided-missile destroyer, DDG 125, also called the Jack Lucas. HII

US Navy’s new destroyer will be ‘bodyguard’ of carrier strike group

The U.S. Army tasked researchers from the University of Nebraska to develop new safety barriers to counter threats from electric vehicles. University of Nebraska MWRSF

Electric vehicle-based attacks pose threat to military bases

Driven by mounting tensions, the United States is developing plans to evacuate the approximately 80,000 Americans that live on Taiwan. Getty Images

US making plans to evacuate citizens from Taiwan

Suspected Chinese spies tried to infiltrate military bases in Alaska, according to witnesses at the Fort Wainwright base in Fairbanks. AP Images

Suspected Chinese spies pose as tourists to infiltrate US military bases

The United States military has a new “X” plane; the X-65. DARPA's experimental aircraft is unlike any other flying craft to ever be produced. Aurora Flight Sciences

DARPA designates revolutionary X-65 aircraft

To improve the "quality of life" for U.S. military members, the nation’s top brass are turning to their own to find out what changes to make. DVIDS

US military needs troops. Top brass look for ways to improve ‘quality of life’

In an ongoing standoff over the Defense Department's abortion policy, the confirmation of 160 military promotions remains on hold. AP Images

Sec Def: GOP senator’s hold on military promotions poses national security risk

It’s just a matter of time before militaries use artificial intelligence to plan battles. The AI agent to do that may already be here. Palantir Technologies

New AI platform can create military battle plans using classified networks

The U.S. is deploying additional military forces in preparation for a possible evacuation of American diplomatic officials from Sudan. AP Images

US preparing troops for American Embassy evacuation in Sudan

President Biden has big plans for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic, but the Pentagon is pushing back because of security concerns. Reuters

Pentagon opposes offshore wind sites in Atlantic over security concerns

A former U.S. naval officer and pro-Russian blogger allegedly played a key role in the massive intelligence leak. Getty Images

Former US naval officer spread leaked intel docs on a pro-Russia site

An artificial intelligence agent flew an F-16 for 82 minutes. Shield AI is the company developing the 'Hivemind' behind the breakthrough. DVIDS

US military letting artificial intelligence ‘Hivemind’ fly fighter jet

The Biden administration confirmed that U.S. special forces are in Ukraine, but added that those special forces are in the U.S. Embassy. Reuters

Leaked intel doc reveals US special forces in Ukraine; White House confirms

The CDC says only two in five young adults are weight-eligible and adequately active to serve in the military. The Air Force is adjusting its standards. Getty Images

Air Force increases body fat limits to improve recruitment: Media Miss

More than 10,000 Army soldiers became obese during the pandemic years. One in every four members of the military branch is overweight. AP Images

More than 10,000 Army soldiers became obese during pandemic