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‘Code talker’ tribe building smart bombs, MacGyver kits and more

March 24, 2016

‘Code talker’ tribe building smart bombs, MacGyver kits and more

Choctaw Nation Tribe's "code talkers" played a crucial role in WW I, II, Vietnam and Korea -- and today has now been winning contracts from all branches of the U.S. military for its defense tech.

Japan says US base in Okinawa will move ahead despite local opposition

December 9, 2015

Japan says US base in Okinawa will move ahead despite local opposition

The Japanese government said Monday it would push forward with a long-stalled agreement to relocate a U.S. military base within Okinawa, despite the re-election of a mayor who opposes the plan.

Boston Dynamics' robotic dog is going through basic training with the Marine Corps

November 4, 2015

Boston Dynamics' robotic dog is going through basic training with the Marine Corps

Google and Boston Dynamics' latest robot is now going through basic training with the US Marine Corps, which recently recruited the robodog for field trials, reports Ars Technica.

Fighter milestone: F-22s and F-35s train together for the first time

November 4, 2015

Fighter milestone: F-22s and F-35s train together for the first time

The Air Force got a glimpse of its high-tech future recently as the costly and controversial new F-22 Raptor aircraft undertook its first training mission with next-generation F-35A Lightning strike fighters.

Watson supercomputer helps military personnel transition to civilian life

November 4, 2015

Watson supercomputer helps military personnel transition to civilian life

IBM’s Watson supercomputer, famous for its appearance on the quiz show ‘Jeopardy,’ is being used to help military personnel make the transition back to civilian life.

Marine pilot describes audacious landing

November 3, 2015

Marine pilot describes audacious landing

A Marine Corps pilot who landed his crippled jet on a specially built ‘stool’, has described the incredible landing on the deck of the USS Bataan.

Incredible robots: The military's marvelous machines

February 5, 2015

Incredible robots: The military's marvelous machines

Our military's robot reinforcements come in all shapes and sizes: robots that scout the enemy, defuse bombs, and lead the frontline. From killer drones to cockroach spies, the future of our military might lies in the metal hands of the machines.

30 incredible military night shots

January 13, 2015

30 incredible military night shots

Day or night, the Army, Navy and Air Force battle on with a dizzying array of military technology.