The Air Force could purchase up to 16,000 AV2.2 helmets under an $83.4 million contract, giving most fixed wing aviators lighter, better ventilated, and more adaptable equipment beginning in late summer 2027.
Massie’s eight impeachment articles challenge Hegseth’s conduct involving Iran, Yemen, Venezuela, civilian harm protections and military boat strikes, while Hegseth argues that attacks on those operations amount to attacks on the troops who carried them out.
The Navy’s post Afghanistan review transformed its expeditionary command into a type command focused on training, force management and future combat needs, including growing roles for unmanned systems and expanded seabed and subsea warfare capabilities.
U.S. European Command is pressing troops, civilian employees, and military families to improve physical vigilance and digital discipline as drone incursions, suspected sabotage, hacking, and other hybrid threats raise security concerns across Europe.
Shield AI’s $5.3 billion Echodyne acquisition adds advanced MESA radar to its drone and autonomy portfolio as military demand for counter drone detection surges and the company expands across three unmanned systems business areas.
At least 57 veterans will enter the 120th Congress, but their projected 15% share marks the lowest level since at least the 1970s, despite a record 258 military veterans appearing on election ballots.
A 3rd Marine Division Marine died following a training incident at Camp Schwab in Okinawa. The Marine Corps is investigating, withholding the Marine’s identity until 24 hours after family notification, and has released no additional details.
The Air Force is pressing industry to rapidly produce more than 1,000 Extended Range Attack Munitions, with initial deliveries expected within three months of a contract award and the entire order completed within 15 months.