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F-35 program chief warns fleet has outgrown its support system amid record-low readiness

The hearing comes on the heels of a Government Accountability Office report this month that found just one in four F-35s were fully mission capable.

By Michael Scanlon

3 months ago

SOCOM wants to revive legacy M4 carbine with ‘hypervelocity’ cartridge

The elite command asked vendors to double the effective range of the M4 platform with the Hypervelocity Improved Carbine program.

By Daniel Terrill

3 months ago

Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one condition

The Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.

By Daniel Terrill

6 months ago

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war

The vote forced senators to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.

6 months ago

Stick to your guns: Why the Marine Corps is opting for the M27 over the Army’s M7

The M27 IAR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO legacy cartridge, while the M7 rifle is chambered for the larger and more modern 6.8mm round.

By Daniel Terrill

7 months ago

Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts

Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.

By Govi Snell

9 months ago