Alaska Air National Guard PJs parachuted into remote Arctic terrain, crossed a rising river with rafts and rope rigging, and warmed stranded hunters until a civilian helicopter could complete the dramatic extraction.
Four Chinese research vessels have operated offshore in the U.S. Arctic during 2026, prompting close scrutiny over possible seabed mineral research and activity that could provide Beijing with a military advantage or threaten U.S. security.
USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 3 reached Guam for a short logistics stop after nine months away from American soil, amid a deployment marked by more than 260 days without a scheduled port call and reported morale concerns.
A July 31 Army memo mandates faster industrialized construction for several facility types, targeting 30% lower costs and construction times cut in half while reducing planned building lifespans from 50 years to approximately 25 years.
New interim guidance requires Marines seeking religious accommodations to document their beliefs, provide supporting information and remain compliant with existing rules while commanders evaluate sincerity, mission readiness and protective equipment concerns.
The Air Force will keep its B-1 and B-2 bombers serving longer while investing in readiness, pilot training and modernization as the B-21 Raider advances toward its planned 2027 delivery at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
GM Defense delivered the first PAC-3 MSE housing components only 22 days after signing its Lockheed contract, giving the Patriot production push an unusually fast start as demand for interceptors and other munitions continues to surge.
The Army wants two prototype drones capable of rapidly transporting 20 units of blood while meeting strict requirements for range, temperature control, durability and delivery accuracy, including the possibility of dropping protected cargo from above the landing zone.