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· 2w ago

Navy works with 80 female sailors to evaluate future uniforms https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2026/09/04/navy-works-with-80-female-sailors-to-evaluate-future-uniforms/ #Military #Navy #Uniforms

Navy works with 80 female sailors to evaluate future uniforms

The Navy conducted fit evaluations with 80 female sailors as it continues to modernize its service uniform.

· 5d ago

Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/09/14/organizers-break-ground-on-education-center-at-pentagon-911-memorial/ #Military #News #History

Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial

Organizers broke ground Saturday on a new visitor education center at the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial.

· 5d ago

Lockheed to build 4 more Vectis drones, 2027 first flight remains on target https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/14/lockheed-to-build-4-more-vectis-drones-2027-first-flight-remains-on-target/ #DefenseTech #Drones #Aerospace

Lockheed to build 4 more Vectis drones, 2027 first flight remains on target

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is slated to build four more Vectis uncrewed aircraft, with the first expected to fly by the end of 2027.

· 4d ago

Tanker fleet modernization will continue for decades, US Air Force officials say https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/15/tanker-fleet-modernization-will-continue-for-decades-us-air-force-officials-say/ #MilitaryNews #AirForce #Defense

Tanker fleet modernization will continue for decades, US Air Force officials say

“The last KC-135 pilot has not been born,” Air Mobility Command Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Gerald Donohue said Tuesday.

· 3d ago

US military must adapt as formations will be 'hunted' by autonomous systems, Caine says https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/16/us-military-must-adapt-as-formations-will-be-hunted-by-autonomous-systems-caine-says/ #Military #Technology #Defense

US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says

Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said.

· 3d ago

Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/16/army-trainee-struck-by-vehicle-and-killed-while-on-foot-outside-oklahoma-base/ #Military #News #Army

Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base

An Army basic trainee was struck by a vehicle and killed while on foot along a busy interstate.

· 3d ago

US 'not prepared' to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report says https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2026/09/16/us-not-prepared-to-respond-to-nuclear-attacks-in-space-report-says/ #SpaceForce #NationalSecurity #DefenseNews

US ‘not prepared’ to respond to nuclear attacks in space, report says

A recent war-gaming report found that the U.S. has no tested response to a nuclear detonation in space.

· 2d ago

US Air Force renews efforts to ensure units have accurate spouse contact information https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-air-force/2026/09/17/us-air-force-renews-efforts-to-ensure-units-have-accurate-spouse-contact-information/ #Military #AirForce #Family

US Air Force renews efforts to ensure units have accurate spouse contact information

The Air Force is distributing cards instructing commanders on how to collect and download spouses' contact information to ensure family readiness.

· 2d ago

Lockheed Martin gets first batch of Patriot interceptor parts from General Motors https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/2026/09/17/lockheed-martin-gets-first-batch-of-patriot-interceptor-parts-from-general-motors/ #Defense #Aerospace #Industry

Lockheed Martin gets first batch of Patriot interceptor parts from General Motors

In an "extraordinary" 22-day turnaround, Lockheed Martin received its first shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors.

· 2d ago

Coast Guard boards US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, officials say https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/17/coast-guard-boards-us-bound-vessels-apparently-compromised-by-hackers-officials-say/ #NationalSecurity #CyberSecurity #Maritime

Coast Guard boards US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, officials say

The U.S. Coast Guard and FBI boarded two commercial vessels bound for the U.S. after indications that hackers had broken into their computer networks.

· 2d ago

US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/17/us-air-force-to-extend-service-of-b-1-b-2-bombers-official-says/ #Military #AirForce #Bombers

US Air Force to extend service of B-1, B-2 bombers, official says

The service lives of the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit will be extended, with their pilots to be some of the first to fly the B-21 Raider.

· 1d ago

Pilot ejects as F-16 crashes in Michigan, responders treated for chemical exposure https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/18/pilot-ejects-as-f-16-crashes-in-michigan-responders-treated-for-chemical-exposure/ #Military #Aviation #News

Pilot ejects as F-16 crashes in Michigan, responders treated for chemical exposure

An F-16 jet crashed during a routine training mission, with some emergency responders having to be treated for toxic chemical exposure.

· 1d ago

US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/18/us-clears-way-for-243-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia/ #Defense #Geopolitics #MilitaryTech

US clears way for $24.3 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday it had approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

· 1d ago

Coast Guard releases 'action plan' on sexual assault as federal watchdog criticizes delays https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/18/coast-guard-releases-action-plan-on-sexual-assault-as-federal-watchdog-criticizes-delays/ #Military #News #Government

Coast Guard releases ‘action plan’ on sexual assault as federal watchdog criticizes delays

The Coast Guard released a 17-step plan Thursday to prevent sexual assault, improve reporting and response and prosecute alleged perpetrators.

· 1d ago

Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/09/18/pentagon-updates-guidance-on-low-testosterone-testing-for-males/ #Military #Health #News