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Russia's options to rebuild its military are knotty
With its arsenal depleted and its reputation battered in Ukraine, Russia must make hard choices to rebuild its military power.
What transgender troops are saying about a looming ban under Trump
Trump's order targeted "radical gender ideology" in the US military. Advocates and troops are bracing for a harsh ban without regard to readiness.
Some military services are pausing their sexual assault training to make sure it fits Trump's new orders
The Navy and Marine Corps said that some sexual assault prevention and response training has been paused to ensure compliance.
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Google employees respond after company drops its promise on AI weapons: 'Are we the baddies?'
After Google scrubbed wording that promised not to use AI for weapons, some staffers slammed the decision in the company's internal message board.
The Pentagon is changing which media outlets have the closest access
The changes — which a Pentagon memo said were intended to "broaden access" — are set to take effect on February 14.
How sniping actually works, according to a former Marine scout sniper
Johnathan Taylor served as a scout sniper in the United States Marine Corps. He is now the president of the USMC Scout Sniper Association.
Meet War Bag — the 5-foot-4 Marine who beat the odds at boot camp
This is how a 5-foot-4 immigrant from the Philippines survived the Marine Corps' 13-week boot camp.
Ancient military historian rates 9 more battle scenes
Historian Roel Konijnendijk reviews examples of ancient battles in "Gladiator II," "The Lord of the Rings," and "House of the Dragon."
Palmer Luckey's Anduril partners with Archer Aviation to develop "next-gen" vertical takeoff vehicles for the US military
Archer Aviation typically specializes in electric tiltrotor aircraft for urban use.
The US military struck 75 ISIS targets in Syria as Assad's government fell
President Joe Biden said the US sought to prevent ISIS from regrouping amid the chaos of Assad's fall.
19 unforgettable images from the Pearl Harbor attack 83 years ago
December 7, 1941, began as a perfect Sunday morning. These photos show the attack by Imperial Japan that changed history.
Her father is fighting for Ukraine. She's crowdfunding for gear to keep him alive.
To sustain its battle against Russia, Ukraine has turned to crowdfunding
Former Green Beret rates 11 military explosion scenes
Retired Green Beret David Harris rates explosions in "Commando," "Tropic Thunder," and "RRR."
Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending
A top Russian banker said last week that he expects Russia's economic growth to slow next year.
Defense tech companies like Anduril hope Trump can streamline military contracts
Anduril CEO Brian Schrimf said Trump's plan to streamline bureaucracy could make it easier for newer defense companies to procure contracts.
12 famous women who served in the military
Queen Elizabeth was a military truck driver during World War II, while "Golden Girl" Bea Arthur was a staff sergeant for the Marines.
Employers seeking skilled workers often overlook military veterans
Employers can overlook military veterans' skills. Understanding their expertise can bridge workforce gaps, advocates who work with vets say.
Inside the Army's $16 million war games built to battle China — FULL DOCUMENTARY
As tension builds in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Army trains warfighters to be ready for a possible war with China.
A former CIA officer, Navy SEAL, and others discuss how their secret jobs worked
A former CIA officer, Navy SEAL, Citi banker, WWE wrestler, and Secret Service agent tell BI trade secrets about their roles.