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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
Mattis orders fighter jet readiness to jump to 80 percent — in one year
The order, handed down by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, is a lofty one, considering the current readiness rates of America’s fighter fleets.
By Aaron Mehta
US aircraft carrier Truman will sail in huge NATO exercise
The ships will help simulate the alliance coming to the rescue of a member under attack.
By Martin Banks
Man-portable, multi-tool drones coming to ground troops near you
The potential of man-portable drones for ground troops is enormous.
By Kyle Rempfer
Assistant commandant retires after 39 years of service to the Corps
Gen. Walters will become the 20th president of the Citadel.
By Shawn Snow
Don’t wait six years: Apply to be a U-2 spy pilot out the gate
Trainee pilots will now be able to select the U-2 Dragon Lady on their dream sheets, just like any other aircraft.
By Kyle Rempfer
Why the CENTCOM chief says a long-term presence in Syria is not a war-footing against Iran
“I don’t think we’re seeking to go to war with Iran,” said Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the chief of U.S. Central Command.
Half a century later, airman killed in remote Alaskan crash identified
The Air Force has announced the name of a service member recovered from a C-124 Globemaster aircraft that was lost more than half a century ago.
By Kyle Rempfer
Guardsman who took armored vehicle competent to stand trial
An Army National Guard officer accused of stealing an armored personnel carrier from a Virginia base and leading police on a more than 60-mile (100-kilometer) chase has been deemed competent to stand trial.
Iran releases video alleging encounter with American carrier
PressTV's website says the encounter occurred March 21 in the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the passageway for nearly a third of all oil traded by sea.
Marines award contract for lighter, better fitting plate carrier
The contract calls for a maximum of 225,886 new plate carriers over a five-year period.
By Shawn Snow