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Military news, Pentagon updates, and defense policy coverage for service members, veterans, and military families.

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A gray stealth fighter jet flying against a clear blue sky, showing its sleek, angular design and twin tail fins. The cockpit canopy is visible, and the jet has markings including the number "5087" on the tail.

Norway is the first country in the world to have a pure stealth fighter fleet

By Miguel Ortiz

Tan-colored tactical rifle scope with multiple adjustment knobs, a large eyepiece, and a rectangular digital or holographic sight mounted on top, designed for precision aiming.

The Army picked a scope for its new rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

5 free programs for transitioning service members (and spouses!)

5 free programs for transitioning service members (and spouses!)

By Miguel Ortiz

Here is what Captain Kirk’s ship could do to the North Korean navy

Here is what Captain Kirk’s ship could do to the North Korean navy

By Harold C. Hutchison

A man in a military uniform with a tan hat and numerous medals is yelling closely into the face of a young man wearing glasses and a navy blue shirt with a yellow emblem. The setting appears to be an indoor hallway with an American flag visible in the background. The man in uniform is wearing a gold watch and a black ring.

Navy boot camp just got longer

By Miguel Ortiz

A large institutional complex with multiple connected beige buildings, including a tall central tower, surrounded by parking lots and roads. The complex is set within a heavily wooded area with dense green trees extending into the background. There is ongoing construction visible near the bottom left and right sides of the complex. A major road runs horizontally across the foreground with vehicles and intersections.

The Army developed a vaccine against all COVID and SARS variants

By Miguel Ortiz

Hydrogen fuel cells could be the future of the military (and everyone else)

Hydrogen fuel cells could be the future of the military (and everyone else)

By Miguel Ortiz

US Navy rules Blue Angel crash in Tennessee due to pilot error

US Navy rules Blue Angel crash in Tennessee due to pilot error

New uniform rules allow airmen to have their hands in their pockets and more

New uniform rules allow airmen to have their hands in their pockets and more

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

Why Swiss vets can keep their rifle after leaving the service

By Eric Milzarski

Why the US has a base 695 miles north of the Arctic Circle

Why the US has a base 695 miles north of the Arctic Circle

By Eric Milzarski

6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

By Eric Milzarski

A military jet with its cockpit canopy open is hovering just above the deck of an aircraft carrier. Three personnel in yellow helmets and vests stand on the deck, observing the jet. The background shows a clear sky and the ocean horizon.

Russian and British naval forces raced to find a downed jet with top secret tech

This is what happened to Argentina’s lost submarine

This is what happened to Argentina’s lost submarine

By Harold C. Hutchison

The Russian military looks to be preparing for an invasion of Ukraine

The Russian military looks to be preparing for an invasion of Ukraine

Miss Russian Army, a beauty contest for Russian forces

By Bethaney Phillips

Mark Valley and other celebs competing in the Special Forces Charitable Trust Tactical Challenge

Mark Valley and other celebs competing in the Special Forces Charitable Trust Tactical Challenge

By Miguel Ortiz

The Navy is testing its unmanned Saildrone Explorer for the first time

The Navy is testing its unmanned Saildrone Explorer for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force’s new bladder relief device is optimized for female pilots

The Air Force’s new bladder relief device is optimized for female pilots

By Miguel Ortiz

This female coder wrote the Apollo project by hand

By Bethaney Phillips

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

What would happen if the US and Turkey went to war

By Harold C. Hutchison

Paras and Gurkhas at it Again

Paras and Gurkhas at it Again

By Blake Stilwell

Grunt Style’s Tim Jensen on Iraq, Afghanistan and democracy

Entrepreneurship

Grunt Style’s Tim Jensen on Iraq, Afghanistan and democracy

By Miguel Ortiz

The Royal Navy’s stealth sub can stay submerged for 25 years

The Royal Navy’s stealth sub can stay submerged for 25 years

By Blake Stilwell

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

Who would win a fight between an American and Russian missile cruiser?

By Harold C. Hutchison

Silver McDonnell XF-85 Parasite aircraft with a compact, stubby fuselage and twin vertical stabilizers, displayed indoors in a museum setting. The aircraft has a U.S. Air Force insignia on the side and the text "XF-85 PARASITE" painted in black. The cockpit canopy is open, and the plane is supported by stands. Other aircraft and museum exhibits are visible in the background.

Watch DARPA recover its Gremlins UAV in midair with a C-130

By Miguel Ortiz

Seven soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms are sitting around a table in a dining area, raising beer bottles in a toast. The table has trays with food, several bottles of hot sauce, and condiments. The soldiers are smiling and appear to be enjoying a moment of camaraderie. The room is brightly lit with fluorescent ceiling lights.

Buy a vet a beer and help build a community

By Jessica Evans

Toast your service with one of these 7 veteran-brewed beers

Entrepreneurship

Toast your service with one of these 7 veteran-brewed beers

By Tessa Robinson

Declassified CIA documents provide guidance for ‘UFO Photographers’

Declassified CIA documents provide guidance for ‘UFO Photographers’

By Alex Hollings

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms posing outdoors at sunset. Some are standing while others are crouching or sitting on the ground. One soldier is holding a dog wearing a tactical vest. The background shows leafless trees and a large tree trunk on the right side. The sunlight creates a bright, warm glow behind the group.

This charity is bringing special forces capabilities to the Rhino War in Africa

By Miguel Ortiz

This Spanish warship could be the next US Navy frigate

This Spanish warship could be the next US Navy frigate

By Harold C. Hutchison

That time an SAS sniper killed 5 ISIS suicide bombers with 3 bullets

That time an SAS sniper killed 5 ISIS suicide bombers with 3 bullets

These insane robot machine guns guard the Korean DMZ

These insane robot machine guns guard the Korean DMZ

By Blake Stilwell

A group of esports players wearing black and red LGD Gaming jerseys and headsets are seated in a row, intensely focused on their computer screens. The player closest to the camera is visibly excited, possibly shouting, with one hand on the keyboard and the other on the mouse. The background is blurred, highlighting the players and their gaming setup.

How China’s gaming ban is affecting lucrative Esports

A naval fleet formation at sea featuring an aircraft carrier in the center, flanked by several smaller warships on both sides, all moving forward under a cloudy sky.

Why the US doesn’t have ‘carrier killer’ ballistic missiles like China’s

A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet is aiming and firing a handgun, with a bullet casing visible in mid-air above the gun. The soldier is wearing black gloves and protective eyewear, and an American flag patch is visible on the shoulder. The background is blurred greenery.

Despite adopting SIG sidearms, the Army awarded Glock a $15 million contract

By Miguel Ortiz

Four people stand in a workshop with a yellow small airplane in the background. In front of them are two small robotic vehicles with visible wiring and components. The workshop has tables, drawers, and various tools and equipment.

How NASA helped solve a cold case murder after almost 20 years

A man in traditional Saudi Arabian attire stands next to a woman in a dark coat holding a blue folder with the U.S. seal. They are positioned behind a polished wooden table with nameplates reading "SAUDI ARABIA" and "UNITED STATES." Behind them are the flags of Saudi Arabia and the United States, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall. Both individuals are smiling.

An assassin tried to kill a member of the Saudi royal family with a butt bomb

Three uniformed Air Force personnel stand on a stage in front of a blue backdrop displaying the words "Air Space Cyber Conference." Behind them are three flags, including the American flag. The individuals are positioned evenly across the stage, with the person in the center wearing a different style of uniform than the two on the sides.

The Space Force released their PT and service dress uniforms and they’re out of this world

By Miguel Ortiz

A large fiery explosion is occurring in the distance behind a rural highway. The explosion produces bright orange and yellow flames with dark smoke rising into the sky. The highway in the foreground is empty, surrounded by green grass and trees on either side. The sky is overcast with a grayish tone.

Watch as a massive ammunition depot blows up in Ukraine

By Radio Free Europe

This is the death cult the FBI says is spreading among drug cartels

This is the death cult the FBI says is spreading among drug cartels

By Blake Stilwell

This veteran started a national franchise turning trash into treasure. Now, he’s getting a tv show.

Entrepreneurship

This veteran started a national franchise turning trash into treasure. Now, he’s getting a tv show.

By Miguel Ortiz

A black submarine partially surfaced in calm, gray water, creating white waves around its hull. The submarine has a tall conning tower with a small red flag on top and an antenna. The background is a uniform expanse of water under an overcast sky.

A Chinese diesel submarine surfaced in the middle of a US carrier group

An elderly woman in a naval officer uniform is raising her right hand, likely taking an oath, while a man in a gray suit opposite her also raises his right hand and holds a paper. Another man in a dark suit with a striped tie stands to the left, observing the scene. The setting appears to be an official room with a white door and bookshelves in the background.

The Navy initially denied Grace Hopper’s enlistment. Then she revolutionized computers.

By Jessica Evans

Researchers are using a medieval remedy to treat battlefield wounds

Researchers are using a medieval remedy to treat battlefield wounds

Three pairs of cowboy boots with exotic leather patterns are arranged side by side on a wooden surface. The left pair features a light brown textured leather with dark brown and red embroidered shafts. The middle pair is dark brown with a crocodile-like texture and white and gray embroidered shafts. The right pair has a bright orange crocodile pattern on the foot with dark brown shafts featuring intricate white stitching. A matching brown leather belt with a textured pattern lies in front of the boots.

Bringing these boots into the United States will land you in hot water

The image is split into two parts. On the left, two men are standing in front of a black flag with white Arabic script; one man is wearing a black balaclava and holding a rifle, while the other man wears a dark turban and traditional clothing, holding a piece of paper. On the right, a man dressed in white traditional attire and a white turban is stepping out of a military helicopter, holding a white flag with black Arabic script. The helicopter is tan-colored and situated on a gravel surface under a clear sky.

5 fundamental differences between ISIS and the Taliban

Here’s who would win if US Marines went up against Russian naval infantry

Here’s who would win if US Marines went up against Russian naval infantry

By Harold C. Hutchison

Golden retriever puppy wearing a camouflage military vest with an American flag patch and name tags "CADENCE" and "ARMY," lying on green grass next to a person in blue jeans and white sneakers.

The PAWS Act allows the VA to pay for service dogs for veterans with PTSD

By Miguel Ortiz

‘That was smooth as hell’: Watch the USAF land an A-10 on a public highway

‘That was smooth as hell’: Watch the USAF land an A-10 on a public highway

By Miguel Ortiz

Four soldiers in camouflage gear and helmets are raising a white flag with black Arabic script on a rocky terrain with mountains in the background. The soldiers are equipped with tactical gear and rifles.

This is what the writing on the Taliban flag means

A large, multi-story beige and gray government building with numerous windows and a clock at the top center. In front of the building is a tall dark statue of a person on a pedestal, surrounded by a grassy area. Several vintage cars are parked or driving on the paved area in front of the building. The sky is overcast.

The 5 most stunning clandestine operations the KGB ever pulled off

The amazing way the military says goodbye to working dogs

The amazing way the military says goodbye to working dogs

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

This is the Russian spy unit that keeps getting caught in the act

This law requires the Department of Defense to buy American products

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and gloves, is holding a rifle and looking to the side. The background shows a weathered stone wall and two men in casual clothing standing and talking, with another soldier partially visible. The setting appears to be an urban area with worn buildings.

Entrepreneurship

How a Recon Marine started a company that revolutionized the firearms industry

By Miguel Ortiz

This Air Force crew reportedly evacuated 800 people from Kabul on a single flight

This Air Force crew reportedly evacuated 800 people from Kabul on a single flight

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of people dressed formally, with a man in the center wearing a black suit and red tie, raising his right hand in a wave. He is holding hands with a woman on his right, who is wearing glasses, a black outfit, and a red scarf. To his left is another man in a black suit and red tie, smiling. Several men in military uniforms and red berets are visible in the background.

How Venezuela became unstable after losing its most heavy-handed dictator

A gray cylindrical object resembling a missile or torpedo is shown underwater, releasing numerous small white spheres from its rear. The object has fins near the back and orange bands around its body. The background is dark and murky, suggesting deep water.

Russia’s nuclear torpedo arsenal is designed to inflict maximum pain

This is what would happen if the Zumwalt fought a Russian battlecruiser

This is what would happen if the Zumwalt fought a Russian battlecruiser

By Harold C. Hutchison

This is what happened when Japan gave the F-16 steroids

This is what happened when Japan gave the F-16 steroids

By Harold C. Hutchison

Four hot dogs in white oval dishes are arranged in a row on a wooden surface. From left to right, the first hot dog is topped with shredded cheddar cheese, the second with shredded white cheese, the third with a line of mustard, and the fourth with chopped onions and mustard. Behind the hot dogs, there are two glasses of beer, a bottle of yellow mustard, and a small container holding two American flags.

Entrepreneurship

The world’s best hot dogs are made by this veteran-owned company

By Jessica Manfre

cannabis company

Entrepreneurship

How two veterans are overhauling opioid addictions with their cannabis company

Veteran couple opens a distillery with military ties

Entrepreneurship

Veteran couple opens a distillery with military ties

By Bethaney Phillips