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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
US CENTCOM commander says Mideast buildup prompted Iran ‘step back’
Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf region, but it is too early to conclude the threat is gone, the top commander of American forces in the Mideast said Thursday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Why the Union Jack is back and here to stay
Marines and sailors on Tuesday welcomed an old friend back to jackstaffs across the fleet.
By Mark D. Faram
B-1 Lancer readiness is in the toilet, here’s why
A House Armed Services subcommittee says the number of fully mission-capable B-1 bombers is now in single digits.
US aircraft carrier, B-52 — dispatched to Mideast over Iran — conduct exercise
The U.S. military says a B-52 bomber and an aircraft carrier dispatched to the Mideast over a perceived threat from Iran have conducted a joint exercise together in the Arabian Sea.
Air Force temporarily moves Utah-based F-35 unit to Idaho
Officials say more than 250 airmen and up to 24 aircraft are temporarily moving to an Air Force base in Idaho as a runway at a Utah base undergoes renovation.
There are real reasons to be wary of Iran, Joint Chiefs chairman says
The U.S. is beefing up its presence in the Middle East in response to perceived threats from Iran, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs said, but it is not a provocation to war.
About 1,000 US troops will head to Mideast as tensions with Iran grow
Roughly 1,500 U.S. troops consisting of a Patriot missile battalion, intelligence aircraft, engineers and fighter pilots are heading to the Middle East as a “prudent defensive measure” against Iran.
Russian fighters, bombers intercepted off Alaska for 2nd day in a row, 5th time this year
These were the “fourth and fifth intercepts this year,” according to NORAD officials.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marines who flew T-34C sky penis pattern didn’t know new transponder allowed everyday civilians to track their flight path
The ADS-B transponder sends GPS satellite information to air traffic controllers and other aircraft to track location.
By Shawn Snow