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The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway

After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.

By Katie Livingstone

7 weeks ago

Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months

The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.

By Michael Peck

7 weeks ago

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed Saturday during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others

The broad proposal includes the Maj. Richard Star Act, as well as the Love Lives On Act, which allows surviving spouses to keep benefits if they remarry.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

Beyond the battlefield: How 3 Marine Raiders turned combat lessons into a healing mission

Prime Hall, Don Tran and Rick Briere served together in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, which traces its lineage to World War II.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

3 months ago

Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago