Defense
Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
The Defense Department on Monday announced framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin aimed at expanding production of critical Patriot and Terminal High...
Defense
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire
Patients and staff at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, were evacuated Saturday because of wildfires that have encroached on the state’s...
Defense
US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’
Dissatisfied with the quality of the engines for its fighter jets, the U.S. Air Force is looking for new engines — and perhaps new...
Defense
Army offers bonuses topping $200K to keep aviation warrant officers in unform
Eligible U.S. Army pilots can earn up to nearly $210,000 in retention bonuses under a fiscal 2026 program designed to keep experienced aviators in...
Defense
US Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire training exercise
The U.S. Navy is rapidly advancing its unmanned surface fleet. Just a little over two weeks after U.S. Central Command utilized three Corsair unmanned...
Defense
Job search ‘coaches’ gear up to help transitioning troops meet AI challenge
For starters, Dr. Thomas Easterly, known as the Army’s “AI Guy,” has recommended that soldiers transitioning out of the military and looking for a...
Defense
Ukraine’s F-16s are being worn out from intercepting Russian drones
Ukraine’s F-16 fighters have become a crucial defense against Russian drones, but repeated interceptions are wearing out the country’s small fleet.Ukrainian F-16s have destroyed...
Defense
Australian steel to support Virginia-class submarine construction
Australian industry has reached an important AUKUS milestone, with Australian-produced submarine-grade steel set to be used in the construction of United States Navy Virginia-class submarines...