US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.By Todd South21 hours ago
How low-scoring applicants ‘primed the pump’ for Navy recruiting boostHow an unconventional decision to accept a higher proportion of recruits scoring in the bottom 30% played a role in achieving recruiting targets.By Hope Hodge Seck14 days ago
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.By Ken Miller2 months ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago