US confirms first combat use of LUCAS one-way attack drone in Iran strikes
The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS drone, is a one-way attack drone reverse-engineered after the Iranian Shahed-136.
Military History
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.
US, Israel launch ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."
US military uses laser to take down CBP drone, lawmakers say
The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.
Anthropic ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands, CEO says
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday the AI company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology.
US military assembles largest force of warships, aircraft in Middle East in decades
The U.S. Navy will have at least 16 ships in the region, dwarfing the 11-ship fleet that was, until the Ford’s departure, positioned in the Caribbean Sea.
Nine sailors arrested in connection with 2025 violent assault
The May 2025 assault took place at a house party in Jamul, San Diego, during which a victim alleges they were pistol whipped and attacked by a group.
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon’s Anthropic ultimatum
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei repeatedly has made clear his ethical concerns about unchecked government use of AI.
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
Military bases must bolster natural disaster planning to mitigate risks, report finds
A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged them years ago.
Prices increasing for overseas military kids’ school meals
It's the first increase in school lunch prices in four years.
New commander of US Navy Submarine Force Atlantic takes over
Vice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Force Atlantic on Saturday at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
US Navy, NATO explosive ordnance teams tackle High North during ‘Arctic Sentry’
U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
With the South Vietnamese breaking under a VC ambush, Jack Jacobs took charge.
