The Army is evaluating radars, interceptor drones, automated guns and lasers along the southern border after officials recorded 378 drone incursions in 30 days and reported that cartel use of commercially available surveillance aircraft was increasing.
Lithuania says it will cover the costs of a permanent U.S. military base, leaving Washington to make the political decision as Trump considers replacing rotating deployments with a lasting American troop presence.
After meeting fiscal 2026 recruiting goals, the Air Force and Space Force are moving toward larger 2027 targets of 36,300 airmen and 1,402 guardians, backed by recruiting squadrons operating across the country.
Roughly 400 AH-64E Apaches are sidelined as the Army inspects Improved Drive System transmissions, marking the fleet’s second safety pause in two months after a previous August grounding lasted just over a week.
Former deputy Eddie Duran was acquitted of manslaughter in Senior Airman Roger Fortson’s death, but the airman’s family says it will continue seeking accountability through a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine is pushing healthier grab and go meals for Barksdale airmen whose demanding flight line schedules can leave them relying on energy drinks, processed snacks, and limited flight kitchen menus.
The disappearance of SR-71 tail number 844, reported recruiting of veteran Blackbird engineers and NASA’s renewed interest in X-planes have stirred hopes that America’s legendary reconnaissance jet could once again thunder into the sky.
The Pentagon’s new Office of Religious Affairs will answer directly to Pete Hegseth, advocate for military chaplains, protect religious support funding, and help place spiritual readiness alongside physical readiness across the armed forces.