The Army adopts the XM8 carbine to go along its new M7 rifle
The new XM8 is a shorter, lightweight version of the M7 series.
What is a kill chain and why it matters for modern militaries
When officials talk about conducting combat operations, you’ll often hear them refer to opening and closing “kill chains.”
Airborne adventures with a Green Beret Combat Diver Team
Know your equipment. Being technically and tactically proficient is key to success in combat.
NATO members reach defense spending goals, but Trump calls America’s membership into question
The increased spending across NATO reflects both a tenser geopolitical environment but also political pressure from the United States.
The real dangers of military AI systems aren’t the ones depicted in sci-fi
It’s really important that we try to divorce our perceptions of AI from pop culture depictions.
Drones haven’t won the fight in Ukraine – and that matters as the West learns new ways of war
Editor’s Note: This article by Sinéad Baker was originally published by Business Insider. Drones are everywhere in Ukraine – hunting tanks, guiding artillery, and killing soldiers in staggering numbers. These weapons have reshaped how the war is fought, but they haven’t decided it. Drone warfare in Ukraine is a survival tactic in a bloody slog, […]
The soldier who fought for three different armies during WWII
The story sounds absolutely fantastic and it’s surprising it hasn’t been turned it into a movie yet.
Maven AI, which is revolutionizing how the US military engages targets, is already in use against Iran
Maven makes executing strikes against targets as simple as a few clicks of a mouse.
Good Friday Mailroom Closures
Army base mailrooms will be closed in observance of Good Friday on April 3rd, 2026. Note: This schedule is subject to change and is based on the latest information provided to us by the mailrooms on base. Closures schedules can change at the discretion of the base Command. Army Base Mailroom Closures Fort Jackson, Fort Leonard […]
What happens when a Delta operator collects too much equipment
Every military unit, fire station, or police department has that guy.
Why military leaders should trust their troops with explanations
As a leader, your job isn’t to just pass orders, but to translate strategic goals into tactical relevance.
New weapons and technologies making their debut in the war against Iran
Some of the innovative weapons and tactics being used include sophisticated and layered interceptor air defenses and directed high-energy weapons systems.
The ADE 651 bomb detector was one of the worst cases of fraud in military history
Fraud in military spending is sadly a crime that’s committed all too often.
Russia is helping Iran strike American and allied targets in the Middle East
Iran has been conducting precision sites across a vast area – and it is doing so with a little help from its friend.
Could Delta Force retrieve Iran’s nuclear material?
Delta Force has trained for such missions which are known as the Hardened Deeply Buried Targets (HDBT) missions, since the 1990s.
Over 200 Ukrainian anti-Shahed experts are helping the US and its allies deal with Iran’s drones, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian leader said that such teams are already in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and are “on the way” to Kuwait.
When Delta Force came up with a new and unique flash-bang grenade
Cuz was understandably shaken up, so we sent him home for the day to recuperate from his demise.
Combat swimmer operations and their importance in a near-peer conflict
Combat swimmer operations by Navy SEALs will be a feature of a near-peer conflict against China or Russia. This is what these operations are.
America has reportedly lost 10 MQ-9 Reapers so far in the offensive against Iran, but this isn’t surprising
These MQ-9 losses serve as a valuable reminder of the real risk that’s present in the skies over Iran.
Lockheed Martin will quadruple production of sophisticated THAAD systems as US stockpiles diminish
Lockheed Martin announced an agreement with the Pentagon to increase THAAD production by 316% per year over the next seven years.
Army unveils its first new offensive hand grenade in nearly 60 years
The U.S. Army has approved the new M111, its first new offensive hand grenade since the now-retired Mk3A2 entered service in 1968.
DARPA and SOCOM unveil X-76, their newest X-Plane designed to transport operators much faster than before
DARPA and the U.S. Special Operations Command just unveiled their newest X-Plane, the X-76.
A tactical victory on the field does not mean victory against Iran
The U.S. can win on the battlefield but lose the war.
What is America’s Tanker Security Program that saw one of its ships getting hit by Iran?
There are no publicly available reports indicating that the TSP program has ever been activated in its short five-year existence.
The LUCAS drone is a needed addition to America’s arsenal despite its modest capabilities
Unlike other high-end American weapon systems, this drone isn’t about advanced technology at all.