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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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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.
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.

The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.

The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors’ plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.

Airmen design AI-powered shotgun for last-ditch drone defense

Taking up a challenge to defeat cheap drones with a low-cost solution, a team of young airmen designed the Mantis for point defense.