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Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males

The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.

Pilot ejects as F-16 crashes in Michigan, responders treated for chemical exposure

An F-16 jet crashed during a routine training mission, with some emergency responders having to be treated for toxic chemical exposure.
US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials say

As the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.

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US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says

The service lives of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit will be extended, with their pilots to be some of the first to fly the B-21 Raider.
US Air Force renews efforts to ensure units have accurate spouse contact information

The Air Force is distributing cards instructing commanders on how to collect and download spouses’ contact information to ensure family readiness.
US ‘not prepared’ to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report says

A recent war-gaming report found that the U.S. has no tested response to a nuclear detonation in space.
US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says

Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said.

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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.

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Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says

The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional Budget Office analysis found.

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Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft

Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.

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F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say

Top Air Force officials praised the F-35’s warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.

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US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years

The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.

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US Air Force secretary reveals deployment of on-orbit space control weapons

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink revealed that the service deployed on-orbit space control weapons but did not offer details on the type of weapon.

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US military must focus on ‘right mix’ of weapons amid stockpile concerns: Official

With lingering questions regarding the depleted U.S. stockpiles due to the war with Iran, the U.S. military is looking to build the “right mix” of weapons.

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Claire Barrett

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US Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Wilsbach says

Within two years, the Air Force will establish a new career field focused on defending American air bases worldwide.

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Claire Barrett

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Vengeance and Fury: US Air Force names new CCAs amid ambitious production goal

“Vengeance” and “Fury” are now the names of the U.S. Air Force FQ-42A and FQ-44A, Secretary Troy Meink said Monday while announcing a new production goal.

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Cristina Stassis

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Drone maker unveils ‘low-cost’ alternative to MQ-9 Reaper

Swarm Aero said its Gamera design will deliver more capabilities than the MQ-9 Reaper at a fraction of the cost.

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US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn

AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.

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Natalie Oliverio

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China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race

China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons deployed in orbit.

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