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Sentinel ICBM achieves vertical stacking ahead of 2027 initial flight testing

The Sentinel ICBM program completed vertical stacking of the inert missile, confirming that all subsystems are on track for initial flight testing in 2027.
Air Force completes B-52 modernization milestones

The U.S. Air Force achieved two acquisition milestones regarding the B-52’s radar and engine, aimed at ensuring the aircraft remains viable through 2050.
F-16 fighter jet crashes at US air base in western Germany

An F-16 fighter jet assigned to the US air base Spangdahlem in western Germany crashed on Tuesday, according to U.S. officials.
Airmen can’t get enough of new, warlike basic training, leaders say

Six months after the Air Force launched a tougher, more combat-centric training program, airmen and prospective instructors are clamoring to get involved.

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Pentagon adds new ‘warfighter’ evaluation for officers seeking first star

Secretary Hegseth announced Tuesday that colonels and captains seeking promotions will undergo a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation.

CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems

Unmanned systems have moved quickly from experimentation and exercises into the demands of an active war.
New Sesame Street programming is a walk in the park for military kids

Sesame Street has teamed up again with the DoD to continue its programming and resources geared toward military preschool-aged children.
SOCOM nutrition app aims to optimize ‘performance and lethality’

SOCOM has issued a sole-source contract to Teamworks Tactical Solutions, the maker of a nutrition app.

US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says

The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.

Leonardo DRS Showcases JTT-X Hybrid SATCOM for Tactical Aircraft

Learn how JTT-X uses multiple satellite networks to strengthen secure communications and connectivity for military aircraft in contested environments.