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US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier

A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, CENTCOM said.

6 weeks ago

The US Coast Guard’s newest weapon in border security: Jet Skis

In its ever-evolving fight on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Coast Guard has unveiled its latest fighting tool.

By Claire Barrett

7 weeks ago

Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.

3 months ago

Navy tries to recover helicopter, jet that crashed in South China Sea

A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz went down less than an hour apart on Oct. 26.

4 months ago

Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents

Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.

4 months ago

SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV drones

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago