Defense
France’s drone production shifts from policy ambition to factory floor
France’s push to enlist its car industry to produce military drones is moving to industrial implementation, as partnerships between automakers, car-part suppliers and defense firms turn lessons from the...
Defense
Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits.
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Rheinmetall scales down 2026 sales outlook on scrapped frigate program
German defense company Rheinmetall lowered its 2026 sales outlook on Thursday after the German government canceled a delayed frigate program that the company had...
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SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks
U.S. Southern Command has activated Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, a new operational headquarters the command says will synchronize U.S. military operations with allies...
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Iran issues warning to Gulf states: US must desist or you’ll be hit hard
Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless...
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Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — can be used safely...
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Boeing wins first production contract for jet-powered JDAM
The U.S. Air Force has committed $75 million to an initial production run of a jet-powered guided bomb that can fly more than 300...
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Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets
An Arizona lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the Department of Veterans Affairs docks their disability payments...
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Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
TAIPEI - Taiwan began major military drills on Wednesday to test commanders’ ability to fight on the fly when enemy movements defy expectations, while...
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The Army certifies its first equestrians as it revamps horse care
Army soldiers for generations have guided horse-drawn caissons through Arlington National Cemetery as they escort the country’s fallen to their final resting place. Now,...
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Firestorm Labs builds drones aboard USS Essex without shore resupply
A defense technology company produced 3D-printed drones aboard a Navy ship at sea using a containerized microfactory, aiding the Navy in its pursuit of...