Our enemies are targeting our comms networks, Marine general says, and we need a quantum fix
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Cheap drone swarms for helicopter fights — This is just one of the ways Hegseth wants to remake the Army for the next war
The defense secretary's memo for the transforming the Army includes AI, drones increased presence in the Indo-Pacific, and a stronger industrial base.
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Ukrainian soldiers who film their kills of Russian soldiers or tanks can earn points to purchase weapons from a military tech 'Amazon'
Ukraine launched an awards program that gives points to units that kill Russian soldiers or destroy their tanks. Those points can buy new tech.
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Marines can't replicate Ukraine's drone war, but leaders have another idea for figuring out attack drones
Starting next year, the service wants to see each Marine base building its own competitive drone teams to compete against each other.
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The US Army plans to flood its forces with drones, making sure every division has them by next year
The US wants to equip all Army divisions with drones by the end of 2026. The move appears to be heavily influenced by the war in Ukraine.
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Army makes lethality and readiness top priorities
After a visit to Alaska, the US Army secretary said that lethality is his top priority and that anything not supporting it could be cut.
The US military needs to get out of its own way on drones, Marine Corps leaders say
Drones are critical warfighting tools, from the big ones down to the quadcopters, but the Marine Corps isn't fielding them fast enough.
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North Korea is learning modern tactics fighting Ukraine, which should worry its southern neighbor
North Korea has gained exposure to cutting edge battle tactics fighting Ukraine. Military experts told BI South Korea should be worried.
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The US needs a stronger defense industry and deeper magazines for a long war with China, Army leader says
In a long, drawn-out US-China fight, America will need the "ability to manufacture at scale over time" to get the edge, Driscoll told BI.
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A US Army officer who handles explosives broke the world record for the mile run in a bomb suit. He was 20 seconds faster.
US Army Capt. Travis G. Chewning-Kulick completed the mile in a 62-pound bomb suit and was 20 seconds faster than the previous record, the Army said.
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Ukraine says its long-range drones struck a Russian factory making ignition systems for weapons and set it on fire
The attack marks Ukraine's latest deep strike into Russia. Kyiv has targeted military and energy facilities.
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A US Navy sailor jumped from the cockpit of a Super Hornet just before the fighter jet fell off an aircraft carrier into the Red Sea
The Navy said earlier that the move crew on the USS Harry S. Truman "lost control" of the fighter jet before it fell overboard.
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A NATO member just upgraded its Soviet-era jets to advanced French ones
The last of 12 Rafale jets, made by France's Dassault Aviation, arrived in Croatia to replace its old MiG-21s. European companies see opportunities.
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Ukraine said 120,000 useless mortar rounds were sent to its front line after a manufacturer tried to cut costs
The announcement comes after some soldiers complained in late 2024 that almost all of their mortar shells weren't firing or failed to explode.
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NATO warships in the Red Sea fight are proving that deck guns can fight a drone war
US and European warships have used their deck guns to destroy Houthi drones at close range. It's good to know for future drone fights.
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North Korea's new warship may have been aided by Russian tech, and it's a worrying development
North Korea has unveiled a new warship. Military analysts told BI that some of its capabilities point to Russian involvement, or at least inspiration.
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Tanks are dead? Not so fast, says US Army secretary
In potential future conflicts dominated by drones, tanks likely won't be first to hit the front line, but they'll have a role in the fight.
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I'm a federally employed military spouse and feel forced into retirement. It's making me sad that I voted for Trump.
A military spouse who spent 25 years working for the federal government said she feels forced to retire, and it's making her sad about her vote.
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Ukrainian soldiers are evacuating wounded soldiers with ground robots — but the risks mean it's only done as a last resort
Robots allow Ukraine's troops to evacuate the injured without putting more soldiers in danger, but it isn't often used as it can create new risks.
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New Russian footage shows North Korean troops training with modern rifles, grenade launchers, and anti-drone tactics
A 77-second clip released by the Kremlin shows soldiers drilling fire movements, clearing trenches, and learning to use anti-drone shotguns.
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I was a neo-Nazi for 7 years going through life in constant hate and fear. My daughter was the major push I needed to finally quit.
Arno Michaelis became a white nationalist at age 16 and followed the neo-Nazi ideology for seven years. His life wasn't fulfilling until he left.
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See the military zone in the Roosevelt Reservation, where US troops can arrest migrants along the US-Mexico border
The Pentagon is set to control the Roosevelt Reservation, a 170-mile stretch at the southern border, where troops can detain migrants as trespassers.
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Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 program
The F-35 has been plagued with high costs and development issues, but it is widely considered a top fighter jet.
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A US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea fight just lost another $60 million Super Hornet. This one fell off the ship.
The Navy said the F/A-18E Super Hornet was under tow when the move crew "lost control of the aircraft." A tow tractor went overboard, too.
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Uncrewed warships are simple answers to big US Navy problems, says a defense tech company that's building them
The US Navy faces shipbuilding issues and an insufficient fleet size. This defense tech company believes it has found a solution.
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Russia likely plans to use motorcycles in offensives in Ukraine to offset drone threats, war experts say
Russia is likely preparing to integrate motorcycles into its coming offensives, a US think tank said, as a way around Ukraine's drone capabilities.
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Russia and North Korea finally admit that Kim Jong Un's troops were fighting Ukraine
North Korea's involvement in the war has sparked fears of global escalation, with Seoul especially concerned of Pyongyang's troops gaining experience.
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NATO can't ignore the Russian military's faster, more dangerous kill chain
After its bizarre early failures with artillery, Russia is learning to overhaul its effectiveness with drones and civilian tech on the battlefield.
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US Army leadership says it wants soldiers figuring out what's needed for war, not 'focused on things like PowerPoint slides'
The Army secretary, Dan Driscoll, told BI that Arctic soldiers training and freezing in Alaska were focused on lethality, not "PowerPoint slides."
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Europe needs to get over its cluster bomb qualms to defend itself, experts say
European forces lack the capabilities to defeat Russia's mobile air defenses and may need to reconsider cluster bombs, two analysts contend.
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US Army secretary: If it isn't about lethality, 'we're getting rid of it'
Secretary Driscoll told BI the changes coming to the Army are aligned with a focus on lethality, and anything not tied to that is gone.
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1st Lt. Gabrielle White is the first woman to finish the Best Ranger Competition. See what she endured in the grueling 3-day event.
1st Lt. Gabrielle White is the first woman ever to complete the arduous 3-day competition as the Army implements new gender-neutral fitness standards.
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It looks like a StormBreaker may have landed intact in Yemen, raising the risk the US bomb could fall into the wrong hands
Iran is 'notorious' for reverse engineering weapons systems, a former US Army explosive ordnance disposal technician said.
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Ex-DoD official warns trying to make the Pentagon run like a business could backfire
A former Biden-era Pentagon official warned that running the Pentagon like a business is a bad idea that could "backfire in terrifying ways."
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New satellite image shows tremendous damage after one of Russia's largest ammo depots exploded
Russia's 51st Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) Arsenal caught fire and exploded earlier in the week.
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The UK simulated an attack on its own air defenses based on the first night of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It wasn't pretty.
The UK ran a simulation of Russia's attack on Ukraine as if it had been an attack on the UK. Air Commodore Blythe Crawford said the result was bad.
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Boeing CEO says F-47 fighter jet win over Lockheed cements its spot in the fighter business. It's back in the stealth fighter game.
Boeing's CEO said its win over Lockheed Martin with the F-47 contract "will secure our fighter franchise for decades to come."
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Footage appears to show Russian air defenses struggling against a fixed-wing drone flying 700 miles behind its borders
Footage geolocated by Business Insider showed Russian air defenses struggling to destroy a fixed-wing drone over the Yelabuga zone.
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Europe is shifting from supplying weapons to Ukraine to funding its defense industries
Europe is providing funds to help boost Ukraine's arms manufacturing, aimed at making it more self-reliant and easing pressure on other stockpiles.
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Russia has 'dramatically' upped its military production but is using it all within weeks, former Biden official says
Russia is using military gear "within weeks" of it leaving the factory, and is weaker than people think, said Michael Carpenter, a former US official.
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VCs are pouring billions into defense tech under Trump — but some worry the hype is outpacing reality
Amid Trump's executive orders, venture capitalists pour billions into defense tech, sparking optimism and concern over potential overvaluation and tariffs affecting investments.
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Inside Ukraine's drone boom: a blueprint for modern warfare on a budget
Ukraine's drone industry is revolutionizing modern warfare with low-cost manufacturing and rapid innovation effectively countering Russian attacks.
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The US has bombed 'hundreds' of Houthi targets. These satellite images capture some of the destruction.
US forces launched deadly strikes last week on the Ras Isa fuel port, a key Houthi-controlled facility on Yemen's western coast.
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The Marines are deploying these new ship and drone killers to a strategic US ally in the Pacific
The US sent both the drone-killing MADIS and anti-ship NMESIS systems to the Philippines for a major exercise.
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Elon Musk says China wants assurances that magnets for Tesla's humanoid robot won't be used for 'military purposes'
Elon Musk says China wants assurances that the rare-earth magnets needed to build Optimus won't be used for "military purposes."
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Northrop Grumman is taking a financial hit on its B-21 Raider stealth bomber
Northrop Grumman posted a drop in profits in Q1 2025. It said higher manufacturing costs for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber were to blame.
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BAE Systems says it's nailed a way to meet the UK's need for a lot of ammunition — and fast
The UK defense giant BAE Systems says it's using new methods to drastically increase its ability to make 155 mm shells, amid global supply uncertainty.
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Ukrainian drone pilots often use 'weird-looking buildings' as guides to fly their drones through heavy Russian GPS jamming
Without GPS, drone pilots often have to find alternative solutions. That sometimes means using odd buildings, natural landmarks, and other guideposts.
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Trump's troop drawdown in Syria is a bet that ISIS won't return
The Trump administration's withdrawal of troops from Syria shifts some responsibility for countering ISIS to its partners and the new government.
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