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Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken city of Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged missile and artillery barrages on Thursday as both sides refused to concede ground despite recent military setbacks for Moscow and the toll on the invaded country after seven months of war. (Kostiantyn Liberov/AP)

With a mix of donated weapons, Ukraine’s defenders adapt in war

Gen. James Hecker, the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, told reporters Sept. 19 that Russia has lost more than 60 fighter jets in the war so far.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Joe Gould

4 months ago

New reforms target US military’s missing weapons problem

The Department of Defense is overhauling how it keeps track of its guns and explosives.

14 months ago

Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems

Congress is set to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives, imposing new rules in response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes.

15 months ago

SOF shooters are about to get serious upgrades for small arms, ammo

A combined machine gun and sniper round that outperforms the .50 caliber.

21 months ago

Trump hints at allowing more troops to carry personal weapons on military bases

Military leaders reviewed firearms policies for troops two years ago but opted against widespread relaxation of private weapons rules.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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