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Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute

CASI’s director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.
Active-duty airman pronounced dead at off-base housing in Italy

An airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at an off-base residence Tuesday.
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.

Apply for Best for Vets: Trusted Brands

Military Times is now accepting submissions from companies that offer verifiable value to the military community through programs and benefits.
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.

VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog finds

VA ended contracts worth $1.1 billion during DOGE’s cost-cutting spree, far less than the $120.9 billion the department reported initially.

Army identifies 19th US service member to die amid Iran war

The U.S. Army identified the 19th U.S. service member to die while deployed in support of the war with Iran.
Senate should act fast on bipartisan veterans’ home effort

The U.S. Senate should pass legislation granting North Carolina 20 acres of Army land for the construction of a veterans’ home, this policy expert writes.
Why the last tactical mile is crucial to acquisition reform

If acquisition reform is to succeed, it must migrate to the warfighter’s last tactical mile, the president and chief executive officer of CNA writes.

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.

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.