Army Works to Slim Down Powerful New Laser Defense System The powerful new High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator is currently too big to deploy.
Raytheon Directed-Energy Weapons Down Drones in Air Force Demonstration The release noted the HPM and HEL systems engaged and defeated "dozens of unmanned aerial system targets."
Air Force Expanding Hypersonic Technology Testing at Two Indiana Universities The Air Force is expanding its hypersonic testing facilities, relying on partnerships for its future experiments.
Army Testing Compact, Disposable Blowtorch for Soldier Breaching Ops Army explosive experts have ginned up a smaller version of the thermite grenade that works like a tiny blowtorch.
Army Studies Electrical Brain Zaps for Enhancing Soldier Performance U.S. Army scientists are studying how running electrical current through the brain could enhance soldier performance.
Army to Host Drone Fly-Off to Showcase Student Designs The U.S. Army will host a drone fly-off event at the University of Texas at El Paso as part of a student design competition.
Overtasking of B-1 Lancer Fleet Led to Faster Deterioration, General Says The Air Force overcommitted its B-1B Lancer bombers in Middle East operations over the last decade, Gen. Timothy Ray says.
Marine Corps Wants to Upgrade its K-MAX Pilotless Cargo Helicopters The Marine Corps plans to upgrade its K-MAX unmanned cargo helicopters to improve its ability to autonomously deliver gear.
Aging Navy Destroyers Will Get Radar Upgrades to Counter Threats from China, Russia The Navy is taking a big step toward keeping some of its aging destroyers in the fight.
Army Explains Spending Reduction in Modular Handgun System Program The U.S. Army plans to spend $6 million on its new Modular Handgun System (MHS) in the proposed fiscal 2020 budget.
House Approves Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill After Bipartisan Compromise Reached A wide-ranging veterans policy bill that would bolster home caregiver programs and support for homeless veterans, among other...
Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college...
Tricare Changes are Coming in 2025. Here’s What Beneficiaries Need to Know Right Now Tricare beneficiaries need to be aware of changes taking place in both the East and West regions and may need to take action...
Naval Academy Graduate Charged with Hate Crime After Pride Flag Ripped from Annapolis Shop A Naval Academy graduate was charged with a hate crime after a tattoo shop in Annapolis reported its LGBTQ Pride flag had...
Who Is Doug Collins? A Look at Trump's Pick to Head the VA The former Georgia congressman is a Southern Baptist minister and Air Force colonel.