US weapons makers are working on making cheaper missiles before a potential war with China exposes a costly weakness

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), launches a Standard Missile 3 to intercept a ballistic missile during At-Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 2025.
Navy warships have used the SM-3 to defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye

China's submarines are getting quieter and deadlier in the seas closest to home, analysts warn

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FILE PHOTO: A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is seen during a military display in the South China Sea April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
Nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is seen during a military display in the South China Sea

Reuters

Marines say a deployed F-35 stealth fighter squadron clocked nearly 5,000 hours without any mishaps

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Two Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth tigers sit on a tarmac. There is a line of grass in the background.
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US Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Landon Lingle

The US Army's drone surge has limits. A commander says more tech isn't always better.

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Two US Army soldiers walk on a red dirt road with lines of fresh and clouds in the background. The sky is blue.
Soldiers are adapting to the opportunities and challenges presented by drone warfare.

US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Estridge

US Army soldiers put drones to the test in the Pacific. They struggled in the heat.

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A close-up look at a black quadcopter drone sitting in the dirt.
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Staff Sgt. Brendan Delgado/25th Infantry Division

US general says the Army needs drones like the Shaheds Russia is slamming into Ukrainian cities

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A large black drone sits in a field beside 2 men who are holding. large white tarp
Russia's Shahed drones were among the Russian weaponry that Ukraine said it found foreign-made parts in

Ivan SAMOILOV / AFP

Pete Hegseth's 'warrior ethos' speech is now mandatory viewing for the entire US military

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets troops during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 25, 2025.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets troops during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 25, 2025.

Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin, US Marine Corps.

New South China Sea clash videos capture Chinese water cannon and ramming tactics in action

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A white Chinese coast guard ship sprays a water cannon on a blue Philippine Coast Guard vessel in dark blue waters with a cloudy blue sky in the background.
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Philippine Coast Guard

The Army's putting move fast, fail fast, fix fast to the test with its new command and control system

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A soldier wearing camouflage stands in front of a black M777 Howitzer that's firing on a grassy field with a blue, cloudy sky in the background.
One aspect of the NGC2 is the artillery execution suite, which speeds up the time needed to prepare and fire weapons like the M777 Howitzer.

US Army photo by Pfc. Aysia Hightree

Japan's destroyers are getting Tomahawks and a big leap in offensive power

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A Japanese warship is docked with a large crane putting a large white cylinder on top of the ship. The sky is blue and cloudy in the background.
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Japan Ministry of Defense

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