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Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump’s goals, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 69% of Americans think President Donald Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.”
F-47 program producing test aircraft, on schedule for 2028 flight
The F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing phase and will fly during this presidential administration, a service official said.
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The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds
Average VA disability payments climbed nearly 40% in the past 14 years, a study found, with the authors acknowledging high deployment rates over that span.
VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Review: New wargame captures uncertainty of the American Revolution
With a 114-page user manual, a new wargame offers a highly detailed simulation of the American Revolution.
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Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATO’s conventional defense.
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Navy deploys GARC uncrewed surface vessel in first live-fire exercise
The Navy showed off its first live-fire exercise of the GARC surface vessel in dramatic attack footage on a decommissioned ship.
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That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
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Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
‘War Machine’ review: Finally, a training scenario with aliens
The sci-fi flick raises the premise: What if the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger selection suddenly involved fighting a giant alien robot?
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Space food for soldiers: Advanced military rations promoted in NDAA
The House defense budget bill calls on the Pentagon to create MREs of the future.
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Pentagon has ‘kicked off’ review of US force posture in Europe
The review follows repeated calls by Trump administration officials for European allies to assume greater responsibility for NATO’s conventional defense.
Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
Military families relocating to four more areas can sign up for $125 worth of groceries and essentials.
By Karen Jowers
Boeing attributes $280 million loss in second quarter to Air Force One program
The defense company reported a $280 million loss in the second quarter of 2026 due to its VC-25B program.
US Marine Corps welcomes delivery of final MV-22B Osprey
The MV-22 Osprey began its last chapter in the Marine Corps on Tuesday with the delivery of the 359th — and final — model.
By Eve Sampson
US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases.
By Phil Stewart, Reuters
Military heatstroke cases still on the rise as units push tech, awareness
For a second year, cases of military heatstroke increased in 2025, according to new data published by the Defense Health Agency.
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South Carolina military base to be renamed after Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston is slated to be renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham, after the late senator.
First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program
Anduril's Ohio-based facility produced its first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, on Monday.
White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
A spokesperson for the air base said there was a munitions-related accident and it was assessing the situation.
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Shrapnel, broken bones and head trauma: New records show how US troops were wounded in Iran war
New details reveal the extent of service members’ injuries.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse
Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
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