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Military and Defense
Hypersonics Remain Top Priority for Defense Department
A hypersonic weapon moving at five times the speed of sound can travel across the Pacific Ocean in just over…
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Next-Generation Air Dominance Doesn’t Mean New Aircraft, Air Force Official Says
For about two decades, the Air Force has fielded both the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II — both…
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Esper: Operation Sentinel Will De-Escalate Middle East Waterways Conflict
Just three hours into his new job, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper met with reporters at the Pentagon to…
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Northcom Commander Cites Arctic as Area of Concern
Increased activity in the Arctic is a concern for national security and for U.S. Northern Command, the officer in charge…
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U.S. Security Requires Multiple Elements of Deterrence
In the context of U.S. defense policy, “deterrence” is typically understood to mean “nuclear.” And America’s nuclear triad — ground-based…
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DOD Commemorates Founding of POW/MIA Advocacy Group
As the National League of POW/MIA Families enters its 50th year, Defense Department leadership recognized the work they do to…
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U.S., Polish Leaders Agree to Increased American Presence in Poland
More than a year of intense Defense Department-led negotiations between the United States and Poland have yielded an agreement that…
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Polish Defense Minister Visits F-35 Facility in Florida
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak visited Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to take a look at the F-35 Lightning II…
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Russia Makes Unreliable Military Partner, Defense Leader Says
There’s no question that Russia has a presence in the Middle East — in particular, in Syria — the assistant…
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Defense Digital Service Delivers Mission-Aligned Tech for DOD
The Defense Digital Service office in the Pentagon looks like no other. The door buzzes open to a bustle of…
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Science, Technology, and Social Media
DOD Cyber Leaders Assist Industry to Address Threats, Improve Resilience
A lot’s changed on the cyber front in the year since U.S. Cyber Command became a full and independent unified…
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5 Military Installations Lead the Way in Suicide Prevention
A handful of common themes have emerged from among the installations named as top performers in the effort to reduce…
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Army ‘Got It Right’ With Brigade’s Afghanistan Deployment
The Army’s security force assistance brigades are specialized units that conduct training, advising, assisting, enabling and accompanying operations with allied…
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Navy Could Use AI to Combat Swarms of Enemy Boats
If you’ve ever walked through a cloud of gnats, you’ll know what a nuisance a swarm can be. On the…
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DOD Lab Day Showcases Latest Mine-Killer Technology
During Defense Department Lab Day at the Pentagon, the Army, Marine Corps and Navy all touted autonomous solutions for either…
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