Military

The U.S. military wants swarms of drones. To get there, AI pilots will need to operate multiple unmanned systems at once.

‘World’s best AI pilot’ can fly swarm of V-Bat drones

The GOP wants Sen. Schumer to bring military nominees up for a vote, as Sen. Tuberville keeps them from being approved in large groups.

GOP calls on Schumer to vote on military nominees, Tuberville continues hold

Three weeks after the Maui wildfires burned much of the town of Lahaina, U.S. Navy divers wrapped up their search for remains.

US Navy divers find ‘eerie scenes’ in search for Maui wildfire victims

The U.S. Marines is expanding the reach of the Iron Dome by equipping its new littoral regiments with the short-range air defense system.

US Marines taking Iron Dome from the desert to the sea

3M is nearing a settlement to resolve claims from veterans over combat arms earplugs.

3M nears $5.5B earplug settlement with US veterans over hearing-loss claims

In an effort to counteract a recruiting slump, the Pentagon will allow applicants to use calculators on the military entrance exam.

Military to allow calculators on entrance exam amid recruiting slump

Submarines rely on stealth to keep crews alive and in the fight, but researchers in China may have just blown that ability out of the water.

China may have cracked the code to track US submarines — using bubbles

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin shares some of the blame for the hold on more than 300 military nominees.

Sec Def was warned Pentagon abortion policy would have ‘severe consequences’

A House panel looking at quality of life in the military found service members are footing too much of the bill when it comes to housing.

Improving military quality of life starts in the home

The Army, Marines and Navy are all without official leadership for the first time in history because the nominations process is on hold.

3 military services without confirmed chiefs amid senator standoff

General Atomics said its Mojave unmanned aerial system successfully completed several short takeoffs and landings on a dirt strip.

Why the Mojave got dirty in the desert

Whether its fighting China in the Pacific or Russia in the Baltics, the U.S. military is looking for ways to win wars without runways.

To beat China, US may need to win without runways

As Russia and China step up patrols and combined military drills in the Arctic, the United States is putting new attention on the region.

US military playing catch-up to Russia in Arctic

Some U.S. Navy sailors and Marines may be stationed on foreign merchant ships in the latest attempt to deter Iran from seizing ships.

US Navy, Marines ready to protect merchant ships from Iran

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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