Two requests to industry may help the Pentagon address one of the emerging challenges of warfare: enabling a relatively small number of human operators to direct a far larger number of robots.The Materials for Physical Compute in Untethered Robotics effort seeks to make autonomous systems more intelligent, while Decentralized Artificial…
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Published May 4, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT The Call of Duty franchise’s major 2026 release may see a full launch on an unexpected platform, according to recent leaks about the game. The next Call of Duty game could come to last-gen consoles at launch, with the game reportedly being tested on…
Imagine this: you’re standing in a dealership with one of two decisions to make. On the one hand sits a brand-new BMW 3 Series, but you’ve heard it stands to lose 20% of its value the second its tires touch public roads. On the other hand, there’s a second-hand Jaguar…
Two B-52 bombers will head back to their manufacturer for new engines this year, kicking off a long-awaited upgrade meant to help keep flying the Stratofortress until nearly their 100th birthday.On Monday, Air Force officials announced that the Commercial Engine Replacement Program had passed a critical design review originally scheduled…
Military.com has learned that a U.S.-flagged cargo ship operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk, one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, cleared the Strait of Hormuz on Monday under U.S. military protection. The vessel, ALLIANCE FAIRFAX, transited the strategic waterway under a “comprehensive security plan” coordinated with the U.S.…
The Pentagon is using the Navy’s EA-18G Growlers more than ever in the war on Iran, suggesting more development and a bigger role for aerial electronic attack are on the way.Flying from the carriers Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford, the Growlers have used jammers and missiles to confuse,…
It’s been well documented that the driver-less taxi firm Waymo racked up 600 parking tickets in San Francisco in 2024, totaling more than $65,000 in fines. Now that Waymo is getting ready to operate in Pittsburgh, PA, it has no excuse to repeat that performance. For that matter, anyone who…
A therapist with deep ties to the military community, this is Dr. Emma Smith’s final monthly advice column for Military.com. I’ve sat down to write this column several times, and each time I’ve found myself unable to do what I’ve always done here: translate complexity into something usable or hopeful.…
What is it about job hunting that can chip away at your confidence and make you question your future? Whether you’re exploring a dream role, refining your federal resume, setting up informational interviews, or considering striking out on your own, that inner critic has a way of getting louder—casting doubt…
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Red Dead Redemption is back as a PS5 game disc, with a starting price that is notably lower than the digital version of the game. PS5 copies of Red Dead Redemption are now available on Amazon, with both the base game and the Undead Nightmare standalone expansion pack packed onto…
Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), provider and manufacturer of AR-style rifles, announced this month that it, in partnership with SERT-USA, has been awarded a contract to supply the Next Generation Rifle System to an undisclosed end user in Asia. The contract calls for delivery of POF-USA’s .300 Blackout 8-inch Renegade…
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Plans to build a new class of giant surface combatants were announced Monday by President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Navy Secretary John Phelan at the president’s Florida mansion. Dubbed “battleships” in defiance of the usual meaning of the term and the “Trump class” in defiance of American tradition,…
The house decorations go up. The holiday meal gets planned. The traditions continue. But the table has an empty chair.For military families with a service member deployed during the holidays, every festive moment carries weight. What brings joy to most families can amplify loneliness when someone you love is half…
Before you build a rifle, you have to start by asking yourself one question: What do I want this rifle to do? A target rifle to plink at the range is a lot different than a PRS setup, so is a hunting rifle compared to a defense rifle. I wanted…
Congress has reopened a high-stakes fight over whether U.S. intelligence agencies should be allowed to search Americans’ communications without a warrant, with some lawmakers scrutinizing sweeping surveillance powers long criticized for pushing constitutional limits.Four witnesses testified during a hearing on Thursday, Dec. 11, in front of the House Judiciary Committee,…
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When it comes to leathers, there are different characteristics between different animals’ hides. This means that they have different material qualities that affect how holsters hold up long-term. Although steerhide is one of the most common leathers to use in holster making, it isn’t uncommon for many holster makers to…
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Congress is throwing its weight behind artificial intelligence tools designed to identify veterans at high risk of suicide, backing a controversial Department of Veterans Affairs program that has flagged more than 130,000 veterans since 2017 while also attracting criticism over its treatment of women.The fiscal 2026 Military Construction and Veterans…
