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Jun- 2025 -

3 June

US Unveils ‘Project G.I.’ to Fast-Track Drone Innovation, Offers $20M Prize Pool

The US Department of Defense has launched a program to accelerate the development of next-generation drones to meet urgent operational demands.

3 June

Americas

U.S. Army soldier assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 1-2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, offers covered fire for squad members during a military operation on urban terrain training on March 17, 2025, in South Korea. The exercise focuses on enhancing urban warfare skills, improving coordination, and strengthening interoperability between both forces in complex, close-quarters environments. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Oniel McDonald)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Launches Cognitive Health Program to Boost Warfighter Performance

The US Department of Defense has unveiled an initiative to monitor the brain health of warfighters to identify interventions that can restore or enhance their mental processing skills.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Asia Pacific

(250502) -- BEIJING, May 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) participate in a military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification at the invitation of Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, April 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali) (Photo by Hu Jiali / XINHUA / Xinhua via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Chief Warns China ‘Preparing’ to Use Military Force in Asia

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was "here to stay" in the Indo-Pacific region.

9 May

Americas

A CH-53E super stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 "Pegasus," brandishes a coyote American flag patch on his uniform during a flight around Oahu, Hawaii, Sept. 23, 2014. The crew of the CH-53E conducted a single-point external lift of a decommissioned Navy A-4 skyhawk from Barber's Point to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii for the Wings Over the Pacific 2014 air show to be used as a static display. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan/ Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military to ‘Immediately’ Start Removing 1,000 Trans Troops

The US military will "immediately" start the process of removing some 1,000 transgender troops and will force out those who do not leave voluntarily by early June, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

8 May

Air

Juster Domingo

Japan Receives New F-35 Lightning Fighters From US

Japan has received three F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the US at the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa as part of a $23.11-billion deal.

6 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Halts Army Helicopter Flights in Virginia

The US Department of Defense has announced the suspension of military helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.

6 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Chief Orders 20% Cut in Number of Top Officers

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the US military, a memo from the defense secretary said.

2 May

Americas

General Dynamics works on the Virginia-class submarine program

Joe Saballa

General Dynamics Wins $12B US Navy Deal for Two More Virginia-Class Subs

General Dynamics has secured a $12.4-billion contract to support the production of two Virginia-class attack submarines for the US Navy.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon to Refine Medical Conditions List Disqualifying Recruits

The US Department of Defense has signed a memorandum to review the list of medical conditions that would disqualify people from joining the armed forces.

28 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel