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Soldiers Issued High-Speed Arctic Gear as Army Gets Serious About Fighting in the Cold
Hundreds of soldiers are now receiving layered protection suits capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus 65 Fahrenheit. → Read More
7 Ways Service Members Could Get Extra Cash in the New Defense Budget
While the language of the bill is not final until both houses of Congress have met in conference to confirm a joint version, these are some of the extra cash opportunities likely coming for troops in the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. → Read More
The Army's Little-Known Boat Fleet Is Getting a Big Upgrade
While the Navy’s struggle to build out new ship classes for future conflicts makes headlines, the Army is quietly revamping its own little-known fleet – one that has at times had more vessels than the Navy’s, albeit smaller ones. → Read More
As Arctic Tensions Heat Up, DARPA Wants to Control Ice Formation Like Princess Elsa
Fighting in the bitter cold and in environments dominated by ice is tough and dangerous but DARPA is not about to just let this problem go. → Read More
The Story Behind This All-Gold F-16, and 5 More New Paint Jobs You Need to See
In celebration of the Air Force's 75th anniversary, the Iowa Air National Guard rolled out an F-16 with an all-gold paint job and details harking back to the state's first gold heritage jet. → Read More
Why the Military Has an Office Dedicated to Tracking the World’s Biggest Blocks of Ice
The National Ice Center is the only entity that monitors ice movement and formation across the globe. → Read More
The Army Is Pushing the Limits of Bridging Ops as Ukraine’s Fight Spotlights River Crossings
Russia suffered an embarrassing public setback in Ukraine’s Donbas region in May when its soldiers attempted to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and ended up taking a bath instead. → Read More
Don't Call It a Flying Car: Air Force Drone Transport Develops New Identity
The Air Force continues work on an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aircraft that may come in a range of sizes and support missions that can shuttle troops short distances across ranges and training areas. → Read More
Navy Still Pouring Millions into Shipboard Laser Weapon Development
The Navy's fiscal 2023 budget request calls for over $103 million to support a half-dozen laser weapon concepts, according to budget justification documents. → Read More
After Outcry from Female Vets in Congress, Pentagon Revives Committee on Women in Service
Committee supporters have pointed to DACOWITS' track record as a reason to keep the group. → Read More
Texas Police Department Deploys Military Surplus MRAP in Barricaded Shooter Crisis
The Pentagon's office for logistics is hailing a win for a program that gives cast-off military gear and vehicles to law enforcement agencies. → Read More
Navy Quietly Rolls Out First Maternity Flight Suits
The garment features adjustable side panels and provides a snugger fit as an aviator's pregnancy progresses. → Read More
It May Be the End of the Line for the Navy's Hypervelocity Projectile
The meter-long projectile was first developed exclusively as a round for the Navy's experimental railgun. → Read More
Navy Speeds Up Ship Retirements as It Ramps Up Investment in New Platforms
While the Navy's most recent plan included plans to decommission 48 active ships by 2026, the new budget request speeds up the retirement date for several platforms. → Read More
Marine Corps Invests in Drone Truck-Based Ship-Killer Missile as it Ditches Some MRAPs
The White House budget request for fiscal 2022 totals $47.86 billion for the Marine Corps, up from $45.1 billion last year. → Read More
How Many Ships Does the Navy Really Need?
It's been a long time since the last major maritime battle. Does today's Navy really need 500 ships? → Read More
Army General Who Allowed Helicopter to Fly Low Over DC Protesters Failed to Give Clear Orders, IG Finds
The 2020 incident involved a UH-72 Lakota medical helicopter that hovered low enough to send those on the ground fleeing from the rotorwash. → Read More
Frosted Windows, Shower Signs: What It Took to Get the Marines' San Diego Boot Camp Ready for Female Recruits
San Diego could expect annual throughput of about 1,700 female recruits -- although Marine leaders do hope that number grows. → Read More
It's Official: Legendary Army Ranger Ralph Puckett to Receive Medal of Honor at 94
A hero of the Korean War who went on to mentor and train generations of Army Rangers will receive the nation's highest award for combat valor. → Read More
Acclimation Period Before Marine Corps Boot Camp Could Stave Off 'Recruit Crud'
Leaders say recruits are performing better and dropping out of training less often when they start fully rested. → Read More