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Coverage of combat and warfare, ranging from analysis of tactics, to explainers on new battlefield tech.

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How 9/11 changed the nature of American war — and how it shaped those who fight it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 12, 2021

The Rubble of the World Trade Center on September 12, 2001
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On Sept. 10, I was in a ‘peacetime’ military. The next day we went to war

By Hugh Curry

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

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Why the next major war is likely to start in Taiwan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 7, 2021

Cyber Fury 21 | Marines with 8th Comm. Bn. participated in Exercise Cyber Fury 21
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Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

How would the US military really fare against the aliens of ‘Independence Day’?
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How would the US military really fare against the aliens of ‘Independence Day’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2021

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Microdrones, AI, and VR glasses: A sneak peek into the future of war and how we’ll train for it

By August Cole, P.W. Singer

Updated on Mar 22, 2021

The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’
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The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 19, 2021

The Marine Corps’s new battlewagon is a better tank-killer than the service’s tanks, general says
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The Marine Corps’s new battlewagon is a better tank-killer than the service’s tanks, general says

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

Biden says US will stop supporting ‘offensive operations’ in Yemen
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Biden says US will stop supporting ‘offensive operations’ in Yemen

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 5, 2021

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The Commandant of the Marine Corps is charging into the future, but some aren’t ready for change

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 25, 2020

This military graphic on electronic warfare should give everyone nightmares
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This military graphic on electronic warfare should give everyone nightmares

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 27, 2020

Why there’s no such thing as ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons
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Why there’s no such thing as ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

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Why there’s no such thing as ‘tactical’ nuclear weapons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2020

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war
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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 Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’
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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

The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war
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The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war

By Dan Grazier

Posted on Apr 28, 2020

The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19
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The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq
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A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran
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House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 31, 2020

Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements
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Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 4, 2020

The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game
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The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game

By Francis Horton

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

US and Turkey agree on temporary cease fire to allow Kurdish fighters to withdraw from northeast Syria
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US and Turkey agree on temporary cease fire to allow Kurdish fighters to withdraw from northeast Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war
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As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria
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Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

The Pentagon is reportedly getting serious about electronic warfare
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The Pentagon is reportedly getting serious about electronic warfare

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 3, 2019

Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage
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Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

After Valentine’s Day, it’s clear the Pentagon is in love with great power competition
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After Valentine’s Day, it’s clear the Pentagon is in love with great power competition

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 18, 2019

The US Military May Face A Huge Logistics Problem In A Future War With China Or Russia
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The US Military May Face A Huge Logistics Problem In A Future War With China Or Russia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One
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‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria
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Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 6, 2019

An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’
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An Insurgency Reading List From Max Brooks, Author Of ‘World War Z’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

Operation Molotov: Why NATO Just Flat Out Collapsed In The Summer Of 2024
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Operation Molotov: Why NATO Just Flat Out Collapsed In The Summer Of 2024

By John T. Kuehn

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

The US Military Would Suffer A ‘Decisive’ Defeat In A War With Russia Or China, New Report Says
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The US Military Would Suffer A ‘Decisive’ Defeat In A War With Russia Or China, New Report Says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2018

Clueless Journalist Gets Dragged For Saying ‘America Isn’t At War’ In Election Day Tweet
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Clueless Journalist Gets Dragged For Saying ‘America Isn’t At War’ In Election Day Tweet

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 7, 2018

The MDMP Actually Provides Flexibility — You Just Have to Know How To Do It
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The MDMP Actually Provides Flexibility — You Just Have to Know How To Do It

By Capt. Paul Hill, U.S. Army

Posted on Oct 22, 2018

The Military Decision-Making Process Is An Inflexible Mess. Here’s How To Fix It
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The Military Decision-Making Process Is An Inflexible Mess. Here’s How To Fix It

By Jamie Schwandt

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

What ‘Jack Ryan’ Reveals About How Popular Culture Impacts Our Understanding Of War
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What ‘Jack Ryan’ Reveals About How Popular Culture Impacts Our Understanding Of War

By James Fahy, Emma Moore

Posted on Oct 1, 2018

The Air Force Must Embrace The Suck Ahead Of The Next Big War, Goldfein Says
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The Air Force Must Embrace The Suck Ahead Of The Next Big War, Goldfein Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 18, 2018

LikeWar: How Social Media Became The Locus Of 21st Century War
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LikeWar: How Social Media Became The Locus Of 21st Century War

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

One Reason We Have Endless War: We Pay For Conflict Differently Than We Used To
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One Reason We Have Endless War: We Pay For Conflict Differently Than We Used To

By Sarah E. Kreps

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

The Military Doesn’t Really Want To End The Forever War
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The Military Doesn’t Really Want To End The Forever War

By Bryan Baker

Posted on May 24, 2018

Han Shot First: Star Wars And The Case For Preemptive Strikes
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Han Shot First: Star Wars And The Case For Preemptive Strikes

By Chuck Bies

Posted on May 4, 2018

The Future of Warfighting? Pulse Mortars, Exploding ‘Roaches’ And Open-Market Air Support
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The Future of Warfighting? Pulse Mortars, Exploding ‘Roaches’ And Open-Market Air Support

By August Cole

Posted on May 1, 2018

What The ‘Most Wanted Iraqis’ Deck Of Cards Can Teach Us About War
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What The ‘Most Wanted Iraqis’ Deck Of Cards Can Teach Us About War

By Marjorie K. Eastman

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think
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US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

Lockheed Martin’s New Tanker Drones Are A Glimpse At The Future Of Aerial Warfare
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Lockheed Martin’s New Tanker Drones Are A Glimpse At The Future Of Aerial Warfare

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

Pro-Assad Forces In Syria Attack US Troops, Leave Sadder But Wiser
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Pro-Assad Forces In Syria Attack US Troops, Leave Sadder But Wiser

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2018

US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet
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US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 3, 2018

‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars
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‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars

By Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.)

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities
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Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 15, 2018

The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers
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The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2017

Most Recent American KIA In Afghanistan Reflects Military’s Evolving Mission
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Most Recent American KIA In Afghanistan Reflects Military’s Evolving Mission

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 6, 2017

Mattis And Tillerson Reject Limits On America’s Forever Wars
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Mattis And Tillerson Reject Limits On America’s Forever Wars

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2017

A Simple Guide To Naming Your Military Operation, According To Winston Churchill
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A Simple Guide To Naming Your Military Operation, According To Winston Churchill

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 17, 2017

Army Chief Of Staff: It’s ‘Forever Train And Advise,’ Not ‘Forever War’
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Army Chief Of Staff: It’s ‘Forever Train And Advise,’ Not ‘Forever War’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

The Siege Of Mosul Is Over — And ISIS Lost
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The Siege Of Mosul Is Over — And ISIS Lost

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 10, 2017

US Special Operators Dispatched To Syria-Turkey Border To Prevent Possible Invasion
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US Special Operators Dispatched To Syria-Turkey Border To Prevent Possible Invasion

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 29, 2017

How A Forward-Looking Approach To Gender Will Make The Marines Stronger
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How A Forward-Looking Approach To Gender Will Make The Marines Stronger

By Lt. Col. Jeannette Gaudry Haynie, Lt. Col. Edward W. Powers

Posted on Jun 29, 2017

The Army’s Guide To Waging War On Horseback Is Brilliant And Ridiculous
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The Army’s Guide To Waging War On Horseback Is Brilliant And Ridiculous

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 21, 2017

US Special Operations Forces Are On The Ground Fighting ISIS In Raqqa
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US Special Operations Forces Are On The Ground Fighting ISIS In Raqqa

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 10, 2017

Is The US-Led Coalition Creeping Toward Outright War With Syria?
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Is The US-Led Coalition Creeping Toward Outright War With Syria?

By Danny Leffler

Posted on Jun 8, 2017

DoD Official On The Campaign Against ISIS: ‘The Sh*t Is About To Go Down In Raqqa’
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DoD Official On The Campaign Against ISIS: ‘The Sh*t Is About To Go Down In Raqqa’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 2, 2017

Anti-ISIS Airstrike Mistakenly Hits US Allies In Syria, Killing 18
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Anti-ISIS Airstrike Mistakenly Hits US Allies In Syria, Killing 18

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 13, 2017

American Troops Helped Repel Brazen ISIS Assault On Joint Base In Syria
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American Troops Helped Repel Brazen ISIS Assault On Joint Base In Syria

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 10, 2017