Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policies
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
By Karen Jowers
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House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
New editors named at Military Times and service branch publications
Three new editors will lead Military Times and its service branch publications.
By Zamone Perez
Israel may buy back Iron Dome air defense batteries leased from the US
Israel is receiving the equipment to bolster its air defense against Hamas rocket attacks, and could ultimately opt to keep the two systems.
By Jen Judson
US Army eyes $3.1 billion ammo production boost in new spending ask
The service wants to more than triple its stateside 155mm munition production, with infrastructure upgrades planned across the country.
By Jen Judson
Air Force asks Congress to shield nuclear launch sites from wind power
There are hundreds of underground silos spread across the U.S., in Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
By Tara Copp, AP
Rep. Mike Gallagher previews plans to deter China from invading Taiwan
The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.
Opinion
The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.
In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.
By Eric Noonan
House passes Israel military aid bill
The House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.
White House pick for US cyber director spotlights hiring outside STEM
It’s also been a priority of the Office of Personnel Management to reform the way agencies look for and place cyber job candidates.
Retired Space Force Lt. Gen. Armagno joins Rocket Lab board
She was the first lieutenant general officer appointed to, and director of staff for, the Space Force.
Opinion
How arming Saudi Arabia helped Israel and the United States
The more Saudi Arabia can intercept missiles and drones headed north from Yemen, the less effort Israel will have to spend on defeating those attacks.
By Bradley Bowman and Ryan Brobst