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The Marine Corps is officially getting an exoskeleton to haul heavy crap like Ripley in ‘Aliens’
Tactics

The Marine Corps is officially getting an exoskeleton to haul heavy crap like Ripley in ‘Aliens’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy
Tactics

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 25, 2020

The US wants to make it easier to export armed drones to allies
Drones

The US wants to make it easier to export armed drones to allies

By Team T&P

Posted on Jul 25, 2020

The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time
Tactics

The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 25, 2020

An M1 Abrams accidentally fired on a fellow tank at Fort Bliss
Tanks

An M1 Abrams accidentally fired on a fellow tank at Fort Bliss

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 24, 2020

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed again due to COVID-19
Fighter Aircraft

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed again due to COVID-19

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 24, 2020

Two other Navy ships caught fire just days after the USS Bonhomme Richard inferno
Ships

Two other Navy ships caught fire just days after the USS Bonhomme Richard inferno

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 22, 2020

Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks
Intelligence

Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 22, 2020

The Army is testing a new hybrid electric engine on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Vehicles

The Army is testing a new hybrid electric engine on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 21, 2020

A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time
Vehicles

A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 21, 2020

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’
Fighter Aircraft

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe
Tanks

Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again
Vehicles

The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 20, 2020

Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire
Ships

Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 19, 2020

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war
Warfare

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank
Vehicles

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces
Weapons

The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

Man in Uniform
Tactics

These soldiers are the first to receive the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues
Fighter Aircraft

F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years
Fighter Aircraft

Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship
Ships

Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
Rescue

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask
Tactics

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues
Ships

Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown
Ships

Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire
Ships

17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 12, 2020

The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year
Tactics

The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 11, 2020

Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
Intelligence

Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history
Training

It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia
Guns

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending
Carriers

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas
Vehicles

Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 8, 2020

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home
Rescue

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t
Rescue

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week
Submarines

Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 6, 2020

‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan
Vehicles

‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 5, 2020

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings
Intelligence

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss
Training

Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 2, 2020

F-16 pilot killed in crash remembered as a man who ‘loved a lot of things’ — his family, his country, flying
Fighter Aircraft

F-16 pilot killed in crash remembered as a man who ‘loved a lot of things’ — his family, his country, flying

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 2, 2020

F-16CM pilot killed in latest Air Force crash
Fighter Aircraft

F-16CM pilot killed in latest Air Force crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2020

90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19
Training

90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2020

He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen
Rescue

He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

The Marine Corps is working on a Taser shotgun round to down targets more than 100 yards away
Guns

The Marine Corps is working on a Taser shotgun round to down targets more than 100 yards away

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

The Army is adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart fire control system to knock drones out of the sky
Drones

The Army is adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart fire control system to knock drones out of the sky

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 29, 2020

Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
Intelligence

Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever
Munitions

The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian
Training

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

US fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft in fifth Alaskan incursion this month
Fighter Aircraft

US fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft in fifth Alaskan incursion this month

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 25, 2020

The Navy’s new Osprey is officially here to drop you off at sea
Aircraft

The Navy’s new Osprey is officially here to drop you off at sea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Are UFOs flown by aliens or Russian and Chinese pilots? Lawmakers wants to know
Aircraft

Are UFOs flown by aliens or Russian and Chinese pilots? Lawmakers wants to know

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask
Tactics

Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Airmen are finally about to receive their first new pistol in 35 years
Guns

Airmen are finally about to receive their first new pistol in 35 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 23, 2020

Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group
Intelligence

Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 23, 2020

Watch an F-15 take out an ISIS ‘summer camp’ in rural Iraq
Fighter Aircraft

Watch an F-15 take out an ISIS ‘summer camp’ in rural Iraq

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 22, 2020

The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat
Carriers

The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 20, 2020

Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander
Carriers

Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

A West Virginia town of 8,400 people just picked up an MRAP for some reason
Tactics

A West Virginia town of 8,400 people just picked up an MRAP for some reason

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

The Air Force has averaged one aircraft mishap every week since the beginning of May
Aircraft

The Air Force has averaged one aircraft mishap every week since the beginning of May

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties
Fighter Aircraft

Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea
Carriers

USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’
Nuclear

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year
Bombers

US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 17, 2020

F-15C pilot killed in North Sea crash identified
Fighter Aircraft

F-15C pilot killed in North Sea crash identified

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 16, 2020

A missile full of swords was likely behind the death of two Al Qaeda commanders in Syria
Missiles

A missile full of swords was likely behind the death of two Al Qaeda commanders in Syria

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 16, 2020