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What a catch! Florida fishing boat reels in UAS resembling LUCAS drone

A Florida fishing boat returned from a charter with an unmanned aircraft system resembling a U.S. Air Force LUCAS drone.
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.

Apply for Best for Vets: Trusted Brands

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Insurance Guide

Military Times has outlined helpful information about car insurance, renters insurance, and life insurance for troops.
2025 PCS Guide

Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2025 Permanent Change of Station Guide.
2025 Benefits Guide

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.

Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky

Greenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.

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.

Poll: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as war continues

Only 34% of respondents in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll said they approved of the strikes on Iran.

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.