The updated plan focuses on rapid defense capabilities and global partnerships amid evolving security challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program…
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Air Force Expands Medical Waivers to Boost Recruitment
New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
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Pentagon Acknowledges 2,000 U.S. Troops in Syria
The number is double the ”core“ assets previously reported. The Department of Defense announced that around 2,000 troops are deployed to Syria, more than double the 900 personnel…
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House Committee Members Respond to Unidentified Drones
While some believe they could be Chinese spy drones, others conclude there is no credible threat. Despite assistance from President Biden’s administration that the unidentified aircraft are innocent,…
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Pentagon Launches Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing Threats
New initiatives address escalating drone incursions near U.S. bases and protect critical assets worldwide. The Pentagon announced a new strategy to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial…
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U.S. and Philippines Partner on Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security
Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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Pentagon Again Pauses V-22 Osprey Flights
Metal malfunction is the latest safety issue found in helicopter-airplane hybrid The Pentagon grounded V-22 Ospreys this week after discovering weakened metal components were the likely cause of…
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U.S. Officials Meet with Syrian Factions
Diplomats and defense officials engage after rebels topple the regime. Officials from the Department of Defense and the Department of State traveled to Syria soon after rebels overthrew…
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