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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 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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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”
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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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”

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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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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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Eduardo Baptista, Reuters

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Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowers

Veterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.

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Natalie Oliverio

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McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections

Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process.

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Patricia Kime

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Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace says

The number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to increase more than fourfold.

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Rudy Ruitenberg

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Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial

Organizers broke ground Saturday on a new visitor education center at the Pentagon’s 9/11 memorial.

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Patricia Kime

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Air Force fighter pilots fall below sortie minimum to be deemed combat ready

Fighter pilots are flying one sortie a month, well below the around nine per month to be deemed combat mission capable, a Mitchell Institute expert said.

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Cristina Stassis

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The US military’s next significant challenge: Hiding

Iranian attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East have exposed war strategies that are growing increasingly outdated, one senior officer says.

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Eve Sampson

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The Pentagon is seeking artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion of missile defense.

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Michael Peck

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Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection

Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans paused to remember those killed and wrestle with the reverberating consequences.

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