Army Works to Slim Down Powerful New Laser Defense System The powerful new High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator is currently too big to deploy.
Raytheon Directed-Energy Weapons Down Drones in Air Force Demonstration The release noted the HPM and HEL systems engaged and defeated "dozens of unmanned aerial system targets."
Air Force Expanding Hypersonic Technology Testing at Two Indiana Universities The Air Force is expanding its hypersonic testing facilities, relying on partnerships for its future experiments.
Army Testing Compact, Disposable Blowtorch for Soldier Breaching Ops Army explosive experts have ginned up a smaller version of the thermite grenade that works like a tiny blowtorch.
Army Studies Electrical Brain Zaps for Enhancing Soldier Performance U.S. Army scientists are studying how running electrical current through the brain could enhance soldier performance.
Army to Host Drone Fly-Off to Showcase Student Designs The U.S. Army will host a drone fly-off event at the University of Texas at El Paso as part of a student design competition.
Overtasking of B-1 Lancer Fleet Led to Faster Deterioration, General Says The Air Force overcommitted its B-1B Lancer bombers in Middle East operations over the last decade, Gen. Timothy Ray says.
Marine Corps Wants to Upgrade its K-MAX Pilotless Cargo Helicopters The Marine Corps plans to upgrade its K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopters to improve its ability to autonomously deliver gear.
Aging Navy Destroyers Will Get Radar Upgrades to Counter Threats from China, Russia The Navy is taking a big step toward keeping some of its aging destroyers in the fight.
Army Explains Spending Reduction in Modular Handgun System Program The U.S. Army plans to spend $6 million on its new Modular Handgun System (MHS) in the proposed fiscal 2020 budget.
2 Veterans Tied to 'Nazi White Nationalist Efforts' Allegedly Stole Gear from Army Base, Beat Soldier with Hammer Police arrested Charles Ethan Fields and Levi Austin Frakes after executing a warrant for alleged assault, robbery and theft...
Hegseth Orders Navy to Strip Name of Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk from Ship A new name for the Harvey Milk was not given but, according to the memo, Hegseth and Phelan are planning to announce the new...
Hawaii Soldier Pleads Guilty to Killing Wife with Machete, Dismembering Body The mystery of what happened to Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, a pregnant 19-year-old Army spouse who was reported...
Air Force Special Operations Command Names New Enlisted Leader as Predecessor Faces Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman will be overseeing Air Force Special Operations Command's 21,000 air commandos and...
Coasties Braved Withering German Fire to Put Troops Ashore on D-Day The role played by Coast Guard personnel who crewed the Higgins boats was critical to the success of the D-Day landings in...