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The US military is 'alarmingly slow' at delivering new weapons, making it tougher to keep its edge against top threats, watchdog finds

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:06

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US Army soldiers fire the M777 howitzer at Fort Sill. — US Army soldiers fire the M777 howitzer at Fort Sill.
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One of the most well-funded federal agencies has lost track of billions of dollars worth of military aid

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 08:53

Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with US Javelin missiles. — In this image released by Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service, Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with US Javelin missiles.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP

Military & Defense, Ukraine, Pentagon, department-of-defense

Raytheon's CEO said on an earnings call that the company stood to 'benefit' from DoD budget increases due to the war in Israel

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 22:56

Iron dome — Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel, Thursday, Oct.19, 2023. Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.

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China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads and missiles that can hit the US by 2030, says Pentagon report

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 12:12

China, Badaling, soldiers on the Great Wall of China, rear view - stock photo. — China, Badaling, soldiers on the Great Wall of China, rear view - stock photo.
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The U.S. government is investing $22 million into developing surveillance clothing that includes shirts, pants, and underwear that can record video and audio

Mon, 09/04/2023 - 12:45

Socks — The federal government is investing $22 million in developing washable smart clothing — like socks, underwear, shirts, and pants — according to The Intercept.
Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images

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