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Military Tech June 10

U.S. Army deploys cutting-edge $13M smart rifle scopes that automatically shoot down enemy drones in combat

The U.S. Army is arming soldiers with AI-powered SMASH scopes to shoot down drones using smart targeting and precision fire on standard M4A1 rifles.

US Navy June 10

Top House Democrat grills Hegseth on submarine spending plans: 'Give us the details'

Rep. Rosa DeLauro confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the nation's shipbuilding capacity, claiming the Pentagon had long failed to inform Congress of its plan to address shortfalls.

Army May 30

Move over, Black Hawk: Army unveils the MV-75, tiltrotor aircraft to replace iconic assault chopper

The MV-75, a tiltrotor aircraft, will replace the Black Hawk, boosting the U.S. Army's rapid deployment and modernization efforts against strategic threats.

Coast Guard May 28

Missing military flares prompt urgent warning for Lake Michigan beachgoers

Coast Guard alerted the public about three unaccounted phosphorus pyrotechnics in Lake Michigan, posing potential risk to beachgoers in the area.

Military Tech May 22

US tests launch of nuclear-capable ICBM Minuteman III in show of force

The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed ICBM capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning as part of a routine test, military officials said.

China May 21

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system faces backlash from China, which has cited concerns over space militarization and urges the U.S. to halt its development.

Opinion May 21

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DAN DRISCOLL: Army unveils modernization plan because, ‘No lobbyist ever won a war'

If the Army is going to be ready for the next war, the Trump modernization plan is essential. It aims to cut bureaucracy, enhance innovation and embrace new tech.

Pentagon May 15

US military would be unleashed on enemy drones on the homeland if bipartisan bill passes

New legislation seeks to expand drone defense capabilities at U.S. military bases, following unauthorized drone activity over Langley Air Force Base in 2023.

Opinion May 11

Army ditches helicopters for new radical air assault planes

A strong military needs the best equipment. That's why the Army is speeding up delivery of the new tiltrotor for Future Long-Range Air Assault. Its far more advanced than its predecessor.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics May 2

New report warns NATO's data vulnerabilities could cost lives without US fix

NATO's outdated digital systems could put lives at risk, a new report warns. Experts say U.S. leadership is key to fixing cloud security and data sharing.

Defense Spending & Budget News May 2

Billions spent, warfighters wait: Inside the Pentagon’s broken buying system and the plan to fix it

The Army's tech chief laid out his plans to solve a decades-long problem at the Pentagon: acquisitions that lag behind technological changes and fail to modernize the military.