Inside SecDef Jim Mattis’ $2.5 Billion Plan to Make the Infantry Deadlier
DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.
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Army Chief: US Military Can't Afford to Lose Future Arms Race
The Army needs ground-breaking war machines to match Russia and China, whose militaries are becoming high-tech terrors.
Air Force Wants to Boost F-16 Flights at Tucson Airport Guard Base
The Air National Guard has proposed an increase in F-16 flight operations at Tucson International Airport.
Military Helicopter Drops Ammo over School, Busts Hole in Roof
A military helicopter dropped a box full of ammunition over a Texas elementary school Thursday, according to officials.
Army Investing in More Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Weapon Sights
The Army ordered $97 million worth of the latest Enhanced Night Vision Goggles and carbine-mounted thermal weapon sights.
Latest Apache Helicopters Arrive with 1st Air Cavalry in Europe
Apache helicopters have arrived as the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade takes over the U.S. military in Europe's rotational air missio...
Army Weapons Tests on the Fly in Effort to Win Race Against Russia
The Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment is field testing systems as the service tries to stay ahead of Russia.
Navy Ships, Army 101st Airborne Helos Respond to Irma's Aftermath
The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is positioning its helos to be used in search-and-rescue ops in the aftermath of Hurricane Irm...
Army's 'Green' Ammo
The Army is getting the lead out -- of small caliber ammunition, that is. Tungsten eventually will replace lead in all small...
US, South Korea Launch 'Training Event' Missile Barrage
What the U.S. Army described as a “combined training event” followed North Korea's earlier launch of an ICBM.
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