Air Boss on changes to the carrier fleet
The Navy will debut a first-in-class aircraft carrier in the next few years. It'll launch a brand-new fighter from a brand-new launch system. Recent trials have shown an unmanned jet may not be far off.
View ArticleFirst unmanned QF-16 takes flight in Florida
The first unmanned F-16 took flight over the Gulf of Mexico last week, in a one-hour flight that tested the Viper's ability to fly at supersonic speeds and perform evasive maneuvers under the control...
View Article'NCIS' looks at potential spinoff set in New Orleans
CBS is considering adding some Southern flavor to a very successful NCIS recipe.
View ArticleMore protection, comfort built into new helmet design
Army researchers have found ways for soldiers' helmets to provide better protection and comfort, even loaded down with night vision goggles and other gear.
View ArticleRecruiter survived dragging by hanging onto SUV's wiper
The Minnesota soldier who watched in horror as a fellow recruiter was dragged by the SUV of a half-blind man last week said his badly hurt friend is lucky to be alive.
View ArticleArmy 1-star's sex assault trial delayed for 2nd time
The court-martial of a U.S. Army general facing sexual assault charges has been postponed for a second time.
View ArticlePentagon IDs 3 Green Berets killed in Afghanistan attack
The Pentagon on Tuesday identified three soldiers killed in an apparent insider attack Sept. 21 at a base in Paktia province, Afghanistan.
View ArticleNext round of Afghanistan deployments announced
Almost 9,000 soldiers will deploy to Afghanistan this winter, the Defense Department announced Tuesday.
View ArticleNavy names two officers killed in Red Sea helo crash
The Navy on Tuesday released the names of two officers killed in the helicopter crash Sunday over the Red Sea.
View ArticleThink-tank report targets benefits, force structure to hold down spending
A 27-point plan for the Defense Department to live within 2011 budget caps was unveiled Tuesday by a national security think tank.
View ArticleFormer post's fitness center, sports bubble up for sale
Fort Monmouth is having a fitness sale, but this isn't the kind of offer for buyers to get a discounted membership to work on their six-pack abs.
View ArticleGravely completes maiden deployment
The destroyer Gravely has completed its maiden deployment.
View ArticleNo EU nation candidate to destroy Syria gas
Not a single European Union nation came forward on Monday offering to host the destruction of Syria's poison gas stockpile, with many instead calling for the arsenal to be eradicated close to Syria...
View ArticlePhilippine corruption magnifies effects of typhoon
When a newspaper for Filipino workers in New Zealand told readers how to donate to the typhoon relief effort in their homeland, it mentioned agencies like the Red Cross but not a list of government...
View ArticleExpedia-style system helps Marines get cargo to the fight sooner
Marine logisticians can now use the same technology that civilians use to book a vacation to transport cargo faster and more efficiently.
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