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From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic future
Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon.
By Todd South
At least seven dead in fiery crash of World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress
A World War II-era B-17 bomber crashed in a fireball as it tried to land Wednesday at New England’s second-busiest airport, seriously injuring at least six people aboard, officials said.
Parade marking 70 years of Communist Party rule in China offers a glimpse into country’s military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.
Air Force makes it easier for pregnant aviators to fly without a waiver
No airman will be forced to fly while pregnant, but those who want to fly can now get in the air a lot more easily.
Navy warships roaming Arctic waters
Officials say that they haven't spotted any Russian vessels. So far.
Unsafe intercepts involving NATO aircraft have decreased, and often are the result of a ‘hot-dogging’ pilot, top general says
“In many of the cases where they’re unsafe, when you take a look at the experience level of the operators that were involved, it typically turns into a young man or woman that was probably just hot-dogging it a little bit more than they should." - U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command
By Shawn Snow
Here’s how Army aviators must prepare for large-scale combat operations
New aircraft and challenges mean a new approach to training, leaders say.
By Todd South
Joyriding soldier found not guilty by reason of insanity in taking armored vehicle
The Virginia National Guard first lieutenant accused of taking an armored personnel vehicle in 2018 was found not guilty by reason of insanity, according to reports.
By Army Times staff
Draft showdown -- U.S. military aircraft: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 19: U.S. military aircraft fantasy draft
The Navy’s new supercarrier can now land all of its planes — except the F-35 stealth fighter
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s new supercarrier, can now land all of the service’s planes, except for its new stealth fighter.
By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider
Marines and sailors practice fighting at sea using an 80-year-old communication tactic
It’s a tactic liken to the carrier pigeons of World War I, which carried important tactical battlefield messages across the front lines.
By Shawn Snow