Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher7 days ago
Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jetsUnmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.By Hope Hodge Seck9 days ago
Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after deathAn extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.13 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher13 days ago
Honolulu water agency sues US Navy over Red Hill fuel spill damageThe suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu’s drinking water wells.By Marcel Honoré, Honolulu Civil Beat13 days ago
Air Force to manage new militarized zone along US-Mexico borderMilitary personnel will patrol and stop trespassers along the stretch of land, which spans 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Texas.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago