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fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

The US is deploying at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

A bittersweet thrill: daytrippers watch US warplanes in action at RAF Fairford

The Wilkinson family and others camped near RAF Fairford to watch American warplanes, reflecting on the bittersweet nature of their presence due to war.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Hiding in the mountains with Iranians closing in, injured US airman had only a pistol for protection

Donald Trump praised the US military for a successful search and rescue operation that saved a missing airman.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
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#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
World news

U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East

The Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran while deploying additional troops to the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

U.S. drafts plan to end war with Iran as 2,000 paratroopers are ordered to deploy in the Middle East

The Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran while deploying additional troops to the Middle East amid ongoing conflict.
#us-army
#military-deployment
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
World news
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Little-known Marine battle group deployed from California to Middle East - here's what they'll do

Three warships and over 2,000 Marines from San Diego are deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts against Iran.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Ukraine says its 'red' team forces beat NATO's 'blue' team forces in every combat scenario during recent naval drone drills

Ukrainian naval drones defeated NATO forces in a recent naval combat drill off Portugal, showcasing their strategic advantage in modern warfare.
Science
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The Warplanes and Ordinance That Carried Out Operation Epic Fury

Air campaigns today are built around cooperation between many different aircraft, each performing a specific task. Stealth fighters lead the way into contested airspace, electronic warfare aircraft disrupt enemy radar, and bombers or strike fighters deliver precision weapons. Supporting aircraft provide intelligence, command and control, and the fuel needed to keep the entire operation moving.
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US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Elite British and French paratroopers finish deployment training for Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Exercise Orion involved around 2,000 personnel from both British and French forces, focusing on rapid deployment, interoperability, and strengthening NATO's readiness against potential threats of insurgency and invasion, demonstrating the strategic importance of these drills.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

US Special Operations Forces aircraft deploy from RAF Mildenhall as war intensifies in Middle East - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Special Operations Forces MC-130J aircraft deployed from RAF Mildenhall equipped with advanced radar for low-level missions supporting Middle East operations amid escalating Iran tensions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

Number one is speed takes priority over perfection. We can iterate to get to operational capability. And the second is that early soldier feedback is critical in order to make sure we're getting the right technology for the future fight, and then we want to be able to prove the demand signal before we spend big dollars on programs.
US news
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Firearms That Gave Navy SEALs an Edge in Urban Combat

Navy SEAL firearms for urban combat are specifically selected based on operational experience to provide speed, precision, and reliability in close-quarters environments where reaction time is critical.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

You're stuck in that airplane until you land safely, the veteran Australian pilot says. Amid the expanding war in Iran with missiles piercing the skies over the Middle East pilots' regimented routes have been thrown into chaos. They've been forced to turn planes around mid-flight or squeeze into narrowing air corridors, with hundreds of lives in their hands.
World news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Man paralysed from neck down in parachuting accident aged 31

An RAF veteran became quadriplegic after a parachuting accident and now lives in an adapted home supported by family, friends and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A NATO fighter wing showed up for front-line air patrols with drone defenses for the first time

ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania - A Spanish fighter wing deployed to the Baltics for air patrol missions alongside anti-drone defenses for the first time, a reaction to growing uncrewed threats to European infrastructure. Spain's 15th Wing arrived at Šiauliai Air Base in December to begin a four-month rotation contributing to NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, designed to protect the airspace around Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The Crow counter-drone system came with it.
Careers
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
Canada news
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Canadian Military Exploring Taliban-Like Insurgent Tactics to Repel American Invasion

Canada is pivoting away from the United States by forming a strategic partnership with China and drafting military plans to repel a potential US invasion.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

In pictures: NATO troops storm Germany's Baltic coast in training exercise

NATO staged large-scale Baltic amphibious and air-land exercises to demonstrate unity, readiness and deterrence amid concerns about Russia's posture and the war in Ukraine.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A former Navy SEALs commander shares the secrets of mental toughness and well-being

Resilience is a cultivated discipline developed through training of mind and body, widening the space between stimulus and response to enable clarity and courage.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Reservist union head wants troops in Greenland

Guten morgen from Bonn, where the snow and ice from the weekend have given way to cloudy skies and rain. In this blog, we will bring you the latest news from and about Germany, including calls from the head of the country's Armed Forces reservist association for European and German troops to be deployed to Greenland to ward off threats of annexation from the US and President Donald Trump.
Germany news
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Army readies 1,500 paratroopers specializing in arctic operations for possible deployment to Minnesota if Trump invokes Insurrection Act | Fortune

About 1,500 active-duty soldiers were placed on standby for potential deployment to Minnesota pending invocation of the Insurrection Act amid an immigration enforcement operation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

British army officer dies during live fire training in Northumberland

Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, a 25-year-old fire support commander in the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, died during live-fire training at Otterburn Training Area.
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#baltic-air-policing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know

Trump said on Thursday that a US armada is heading towards the Gulf region with Iran being its focus. US officials said an aircraft carrier strike group and other assets are to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days. We're watching Iran. We have a big force going towards Iran, Trump said. And maybe we won't have to use it. We have a lot of ships going that direction.
World politics
#precision-weapons
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
#drones
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Working with Ukrainian troops convinced this elite British Army infantry battalion to go all in on drones

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Working with Ukrainian troops convinced this elite British Army infantry battalion to go all in on drones

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History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Infantry Weapons That Changed Battlefield Tactics for Unexpected Reasons

Infantry tactics often changed as soldiers adapted to unreliable, dangerous, or awkward weapons rather than due to superior equipment.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Precision Sniper Technology Reduced the Need for Massed Infantry

Infantry once relied on numbers to solve uncertainty. When soldiers could not see or hit targets precisely, the answer was more troops and more fire. Sniper technologies quietly overturned that logic. By extending range, improving accuracy, and increasing awareness, they allowed small teams to dominate space once controlled only by massed formations. Precision replaced presence, and patience became a battlefield advantage. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the sniper technologies that totally changed the game.
Science
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Planes That Looked Like Total Failures, Until They Were Redeemed in Combat

Several military aircraft initially judged failures were later proven effective in real combat, revealing peacetime assessments often miss battlefield strengths.
#drone-warfare
fromTheregister
1 month ago

British Army rolls out 86M AI-ready battlefield gear

the AI-capable equipment includes radios, headsets, display tablets, cables, batteries, pouches, and antennas.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Sniper Systems That Performed Better in Combat Than Anyone Predicted

Snipers often discover a weapon's true potential only after it leaves the range and enters combat. Dust, cold, heat, and chaos expose weaknesses, but sometimes they reveal strengths no one planned for. Across multiple wars, certain sniper systems proved tougher, more accurate, and more versatile than expected, allowing operators to push ranges and missions far beyond the original design brief. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at sniper systems that exceeded expectations in combat.
History
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Performed Well Except For Desert, Jungle, or Arctic Conditions

On paper, many of the world's most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in testing or early combat sometimes broke down once environmental stress became unavoidable. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how the environment, not enemy fire, can quietly expose limits that designers never fully anticipated.
World news
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.
US news
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

Camp Pendleton Marines hustling to add tiny, lethal drones to their warfighting repertoire

The Marine Corps is training to deploy small, disposable, kamikaze-style drones to deliver explosives and complement larger tactical drones.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Air Force changed how gate guards greet people. Troops and civilians on base say they sound like 'Walmart greeters.'

Altus AFB implemented a mandatory gate greeting, prompting ridicule of Defenders and a warning that disrespect toward gate guards will result in accountability.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

NATO Is Doing Military Exercises-Without America. That Does Not Mean Anything Good.

Allied countries moved to reduce reliance on the United States in diplomacy, trade, military cooperation, and financial reserves, signaling a potential permanent transatlantic split.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US announces multi-day aerial military drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

Air Forces Central, the air component of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Tuesday that it would hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the US Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise was designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution, Air Forces Central added in a statement.
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US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

San Francisco streets became a simulated battlefield in 3-day Air Force drill

Air Force airmen spent three days in San Francisco conducting urban evasion training, navigating with limited resources and facing realistic enemy forces before extraction.
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