Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the United States is investigating an airstrike that Iran says struck a wedding party.
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Court overturns 2023 ruling that wiped Bowe Bergdahl’s conviction
The court ruled that only the military justice system — not civilian courts — has jurisdiction to reverse the conviction.
US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
Air Force uses C-130Js to deliver relief supplies, equipment to Nepal after flash floods
The U.S. Air Force provided humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Nepal on Wednesday following flash floods in the South Asian country.
Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
The Pentagon is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening policy, Reuters reports.
Fort Knox soldier identified after fatal motor pool accident
The U.S. Army identified a soldier who died this week in an accident at an on-post motor pool at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
The Army shut down a specialized drone unit. Legislators want to know why.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Army to explain why it is shuttering a specialized drone battalion less than a year after establishing it.
Marines test next-gen combat utility uniforms
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is testing its next-generation combat utility uniform after incorporating feedback from service members.
Pentagon expands hormone screening guidance to include female service members
The DHA established a hormone-screening pathway for female service members, directing providers to screen women annually for hormonal dysregulation.
US Marine Corps plans to use 3D scanners to detect cracked body armor
The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to acquire high-resolution 3D scanners to detect cracked body armor.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.
VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion
The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system.
US Army awards $192M to Palantir, Anduril for TITAN production
The Army moved its TITAN program from prototyping to production with a $192 million award to Palantir and Anduril this week.
Faster fielding of laser weapons key to future fights, Navy’s top officer says
The Navy’s top officer issued a directive to get high-energy lasers into sailors’ hands as soon as possible to adapt to the modern combat environment.
Navy corpsman found dead near South Carolina riverbanks
Yu Wei Huo, 33, was last seen days earlier, and officials asked the public for help locating him, expressing "concern for his safety and well-being.”
Army pivots from WWII-era ammo cans toward polymer cases, 3D printing
The Army is rolling out what it’s calling the first major revolution in ammo packaging since World War II.
Marine Corps to add 6,500 billets in force expansion
The additional Marines will be spread across 64 initiatives, which include reinforcing the Pacific fleet and creating new infantry battalions.
