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‘Seek and destroy’: New US aid to Ukraine targets Russian artillery
A new $775 million military aid package for Ukraine marks the first time the U.S. is sending ScanEagle drones for targeting artillery to the country.
By Joe Gould
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Marine in vehicle hit by an ISIS anti-tank guided missile earns Bronze Star for valor in Syria
Staff Sgt. John Williams, suffering a concussion, climbed out of the vehicle and administered multiple tourniquets to both of the driver’s legs and then carried him to a casualty collection point.
By Shawn Snow
A floating wingtip? This Cold War concept had pilots tip-towing on the verge of disaster
Project Tip-Tow was a Cold War concept to increase the effective combat radius of jet fighters by attaching them to a prop-driven bomber, one hooked up to each wingtip. The hope was that it would not only increase fuel efficiency and effective range, but also allow the bomber to carry its own fighter escort deep into enemy territory. It was a beautiful idea — in theory.
By Mark Wolverton
Marine Light Armored Vehicles getting new anti-tank turrets
The turrets are specifically for LAVs that fire anti-tank missiles.
By Jeff Schogol
Pentagon distances itself from allies of the U.S. partner force battling ISIS
The U.S.-backed allies in the fight against ISIS are a multiethnic mixed bag of Kurdish, Arab, Assyrian, Turkmen and other ethnic groups.
By Shawn Snow