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The U.S. Army is reviewing why an AH-64E Apache helicopter conducted a training flight outside Kid Rock’s Tennessee home and near No Kings rallies; an Army official said the flyby was not part of a sanctioned mission and appropriate action will be taken if safety standards or regulations were violated.
The U.S. Army codified a 2023 policy to raise the enlistment age to 42 across the Army, National Guard, and Reserve and to remove the waiver requirement for a single marijuana conviction. The move, intended to bolster recruitment and align with Navy/Air Force, does not imply a draft; Selective Service remains the path for conscription if needed.
The Pentagon ordered a couple thousand paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East as President Trump weighs a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, following weeks of speculation about the division’s role and while officials have not ruled out actions on Iranian soil.
The United States is reportedly deploying about 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East within hours as tensions with Iran rise, a move that could presage a ground operation around Kharg Island; Washington has not officially confirmed the deployment, while Marines and additional forces are expected to arrive in the region in the coming days.
The Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the Iran war, eight of them severely, with seven American deaths since the conflict began on Feb. 28, as drones and missiles continue to pose threats.
Neros, a drone manufacturer, closed a $75 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital, aiming to expand its production capacity and R&D for advanced FPV drones, primarily serving US military programs and international clients, with a focus on reshoring drone manufacturing in the US.
Scientists have successfully transmitted 800 watts of electricity wirelessly over 5.3 miles using laser technology, demonstrating a scalable and efficient method that could revolutionize power delivery to remote or inaccessible areas, with potential applications in defense, emergency response, and off-grid systems.
The US Army is accepting a roughly $1 million donation from AUSA to fund senior leaders' travel to a conference in DC amid a government shutdown that has caused troops to miss paychecks, highlighting the financial hardships faced by military personnel.
Firefly Aerospace's stock dropped 25% after a rocket explosion during a test, delaying its planned launch, while Canadian drone company Draganfly's stock rose 15% following a U.S. Army contract for its FPV drones.
The US Army unveiled its mid-range Typhon missile system in Japan during the Resolute Dragon exercise, signaling increased deterrence against China's regional assertiveness, amid Japan's own military expansion and recent Chinese military movements.
The US Army unveiled its mid-range Typhon missile system in Japan during a bilateral exercise, signaling increased deterrence against China's assertiveness in the region. The system, capable of targeting Chinese coastal areas, was delivered to Japan and previously deployed in the Philippines, amid rising regional tensions and Japan's own military enhancements.
The US Army awarded contracts to Anduril-META and Rivet to develop new combat goggles, building on previous programs like IVAS, with Rivet's contract valued at $195 million and Anduril's at $159 million. These systems aim to enhance soldier battlefield navigation through advanced mixed reality technology, incorporating lessons from earlier projects and involving major tech companies like Meta, which has recently expanded its role in military applications. The initiative reflects a broader push for faster, more innovative defense technology development.
West Point has canceled its 2025 Sylvanus Thayer award ceremony for Tom Hanks, citing a focus on its core mission of training military leaders, despite Hanks' notable contributions and previous support for military-related causes.
Survivors and victims' families of the 2023 Maine mass shooting are suing the U.S. government, alleging negligence by the Army in failing to prevent the shooter, Robert Card, despite clear signs of his deteriorating mental health and threats, which they claim could have been mitigated with proper intervention.
A 22-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss was arrested for attempting to share classified tank information with Russia in exchange for citizenship, including handing over an SD card with technical data and discussing hardware transfer, amid concerns over online espionage and foreign intelligence efforts.