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As Congress returns to DC, so does the threat of a federal shutdown
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 9, 2024.
Soldiers work with Marines as the Corps ramps up its air defenses
Marines and soldiers are trading notes on how to defend their airspace in an increasingly complex and threatening battlespace.
By Todd South
Rheinmetall acquires manufacturing company Loc for $950M
Rheinmetall hopes the acquisition provides a new competitive advantage in Army vehicle competitions potentially valued over $60 billion.
By Jen Judson
Military families finally have a database for housing complaints
After years of waiting, military tenants can submit and search for feedback about privatized housing in a new database.
By Karen Jowers
Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.
By Jen Judson
Army’s successful hypersonic missile test puts fielding on horizon
The Army is one step closer to fielding its long-range hypersonic weapon after a successful end-to-end flight test in May.
By Jen Judson
Counter-drone missile competition possible in 2025, Army officials say
The Army is also planning on holding a competition for a new handheld device to take out drones.
By Jen Judson
Creating space careers for enlisted soldiers a priority, officials say
Army Space and Missile Defense Command is pushing to create a new space MOS for enlisted soldiers.
By Jen Judson
US Army working on new missile defense strategy with eye toward 2040
The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command is working on a new air and missile defense strategy for 2040 that will be informed by current conflicts.
By Jen Judson
Gear cracks, pilot decision led to Japan Osprey crash, Air Force says
An investigation found a deadly Osprey crash resulted from pinion gear cracks and the pilot's decision to keep flying instead of heeding landing warnings.
By Tara Copp
Drone killing Marines: Corps seeks ‘buckshot-like’ counter-drone gear
The brass wants to see every Marine become a drone destroyer.
By Todd South