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Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets

Unmanned 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.

Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

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What’s in a name? Fighters, bombers and modern aerial combat

Opinion: Fielding survivable bomber-sized aircraft for long-range aerial combat could mitigate shortfalls in achieving air superiority against China.

Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona

The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.

Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth

The U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.

Ukraine arms freeze part of wider military aid review, Pentagon says

The decision to pause the delivery of some munitions to Ukraine "was made to put America's interest first," a White House spokesperson said.

Air Force, Space Force hit recruiting goals months ahead of schedule

The Air Force's recruiting continues to rebound since 2023, when it missed its goal for the first time in decades.

Former Green Berets seek justice in Texas killing of Afghan teammate

Two months after Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed outside his Houston home, authorities have yet to make an arrest despite identifying the shooter.

Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty

The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.

US Air Force uses leftover ICBM funds to revamp Qatar plane

“This looks like one of the bigger wastes of money inside your budget," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said of plans to turn a Qatari jet into Air Force One.