US Army seeks 8,000 new short-range missiles per year

The Army is looking for a weapon that is similar to the existing Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Sept. 15.The missile should be “capable of integrating with joint manned and unmanned air, ground and waterborne platforms using a M299 launcher…

U.S.S. Lincoln and U.S.S. Ford IN DISTRESS The global maritime balance of power has entered dangerous territory. This has me legitimately worried. The maxed-out hegemon and the mirage of collective defense is the world’s GREATEST BUBBLE. Truly, how many countries EXIST because of the perceived idea that if they were…

Marines overhaul infantry, stress stealth in new ground combat strategy

While the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Pacific-based littoral regiments have received outsized attention as they receive new weapons specialized for long-range fires and drone warfare, the ground forces remain at the heart of the fight and are transforming for future war, according to a new strategy document published Wednesday.Ground Combat…

Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four California Highway Patrol officers were shot and killed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods.”We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog…

Mission First Tactical has just launched a new series of Sticky Pocket Holsters.Pocket carry isn’t ideal, but having a gun is better than not having one, and sometimes throwing a small pistol in your pocket is the best you can do. If you’ve been wanting an option for that, Mission…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to postpone immigrant visa interviews while consular officers complete training on new public-charge guidance, temporarily stalling applications that have reached the interview stage.The State Department told diplomatic posts to reschedule…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Mazzei, a former Oklahoma state senator and financial planner, won a primary election runoff on Tuesday evening with the backing of President Donald Trump to secure the GOP nomination for governor in Oklahoma.Having beaten out Gentner Drummond, the current Oklahoma attorney…

Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops

Under this year’s influenza vaccination guidelines, the Marine Corps will continue to follow Defense Department policy, which requires flu shots for some military personnel while making them optional for most others.The Aug. 21 announcement requires vaccinations for specific groups of Marines, including new recruits, healthcare workers and those deploying or…

US launches new round of strikes against Iran

The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports. The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks…

White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?

Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready…

Pressure mounts on US defense executives to boost weapons production

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania — President Donald Trump is expected to urge top defense executives on Wednesday to accelerate weapons production and expand manufacturing capacity as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East strain U.S. stockpiles and expose bottlenecks in the nation’s industrial base. Trump is scheduled to participate in a roundtable…

ICE and the Senate react to the latest shootings: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, our national security and politics teams dig into the policy and electoral fallout after ICE officers fatally…

Tim Walz becomes GOP punchline in sweeping new war on welfare fraud

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans are naming the centerpiece of a 12-figure anti-fraud package after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, arguing his administration’s handling of massive welfare fraud schemes made him the symbol of government waste they hope to eliminate.Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa., is dropping…

Trump officials unveil private sector blueprint for life after USAID

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is laying out its clearest blueprint yet for what comes after decades of traditional U.S. foreign aid, arguing that private investment, trade and American business — not taxpayer-funded assistance — should become America’s primary engine for development abroad.At…

Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end

Transgender service members are on the precipice of being allowed back into the military after a federal court ruled that the Trump administration’s ban against them was unlawful.As troops look toward a future when their service might be welcome once again, individuals affected by the policy told Military Times that…

Trump derailed his intel chief pick’s confirmation. Now he gets another shot.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence agencies will get a second shot in the Senate on Wednesday, weeks after the president sabotaged the initial confirmation hearing.U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, who currently serves in the Southern District of New York,…

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