Modly Resigns As Acting Navy Secretary After Insulting Former Captain Of COVID-19 Hit Ship
Thomas Modly has resigned as acting Secretary of the US Navy following the very public removal of Captain Brett Crozier from his command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
U.S. Navy Adds $1.5 Billion To Building Contract For Amphibious Ship
Huntington Ingalls Industries shipbuilding division announced on Friday that they had won a 1.5 billion dollar contract extension to build the Navy's newest LPD ship. This will be the 15th ship of this nature produced by the company.
USNS Mercy Receives Its First Patients In The Fight Against Hospital Overcrowding
The USNS Mercy was deployed to LA to help lessen the burden faced by land-based hospitals as the number of coronavirus patients grows by the hour.
National Guard Units Descend To Help With COVID-19 Fight
U.S. Army National Guard is beginning to descend on major cities in response to the COVID-19 virus.
NASA Selects Scientific Payloads For Its Lunar Gateway Program
NASA and the European Space Agency have selected the first scientific equipment for payloads heading to the lunar gateway. Both agencies will be sending equipment that will complement the other and allow for cooperative scientific study.
USS Kennedy Gets Its First Sailors As Navy Prepares For Delivery Of Newest Carrier
The first sailors of the USS Kennedy have moved aboard the ship and are preparing for daily life.
US Navy's CLAWS Program Aims To Arm Autonomous Submarines With Live Weapons
The CLAWS program is not new; however, some of the capabilities that are being utilized in the program are drawing attention. The program was first announced in 2018, but the details are highly classified.
USAF To Phase Out B-1 And B-2 For B-21 Raider And B-52 Stratofortress
The USAF has decided to head into the future with only two types of bombers.
Peace With Taliban On Shaky Ground
An agreement to end the longest war in United States history may have been doomed to failure the day that it was signed.
The US Army Is Using Virtual Reality To Enhance Training, And Saving Taxpayer Dollars
The Army is using virtual reality systems to conduct training that once cost taxpayers large amounts of money for live-fire exercises.
Boeing Chases An $18 Billion Deal In India For F-15EX Fighter Jets
There are a couple of substantial military contracts up for grabs in India, and Boeing stands poised to make a run for both of them. India is heavily considering two aircraft, the F/A-18 Hornet and F-15 EX.
New Renderings Confirm The Beauty And Power Of The B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider will emerge as America's next nuclear-capable aircraft and has been designed to be a long-range, highly survivable bomber.
Boeing's New Laser Weapon Targets 100+ UAVs And Engages Them All In Tests
The aerospace giant has continued to make great progress in the pursuit of laser weapons to be used to defend against drone attacks.
Cyber Warfare Still A Looming Threat From Iran: Families Of Deployed Soldiers Targeted
The U.S. troops in Kuwait have fallen victim to the latest attack by Iran. The network being used by them to communicate with loved ones was compromised and so were their contacts.
Lockheed Martin adds $1.5 Billion To Existing Contract For C-130J Delivery
Lockheed Martin continues to be the gold standard for defense contractors after adding another large extension to lead off the year.
USAF Cancels Contract With Raytheon For New Radar System
Issues with technology and supply vendors have caused the USAF to cancel a contract with Raytheon.
Iranian Agenda Exposed: There Is A War Being Fought On US Soil
The Iranians have created extensive cultural and social networks that have permeated the educational and political systems and are now having impacts on our governmental policy.
Ukrainian Plane Crashes In Tehran, All 176 People On Board Dead: Reports
The Ukrainian Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed in Tehran Tuesday night with 176 people on board. Reports say there are no survivors.
Iran Fires Missiles At Iraqi Bases Housing US Troops
Iran launched several missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops and threatened to attack countries hosting U.S. bases from where any attacks are launched against Iran.
US Army Tests Improved Power And Data Rail For Next-Gen Squad Rifle
A new power and data rail has been designed for the next generation of Army rifles, which will offer troops greater ease in effectively using the guns.
Mystery Drones Over Colorado May Have A Nuke Connection
The swarm of drones in Colorado over recent weeks may have a reasonable explanation.
Explosions Rock Baghdad As Rockets Slam Into Green-Zone; Military Bases Attacked
Rockets exploded in Baghdad's Green Zone and a base housing U.S. troops north of the Iraqi capital Saturday.
Iran-Backed Militia Leader Shibl al-Zaydi Likely Killed In Baghdad Airstrike, Say Reports
An airstrike hit a convoy of the Iranian-backed Hashd Shaabi militia north of Baghdad on Friday night, likely killing its leader Shibl al-Zaydi, reports said.
Iranian Quds Force Commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani Assassinated On Trump's Orders
A volley of rockets hit a convoy carrying Quds Force Commander General Qasem Soleimani on the perimeter of the Baghdad airport, sources told International Business Times. The Pentagon confirmed the killing of Gen. Soleimani.
Lockheed Martin Rounds Out 2019 With $2.35 Billion In New Contracts And Modifications
As the calendar year came to a close Lockheed Martin went out with a bang.
Troops From 82 Airborne On Way To Kuwait After Embassy Attack In Baghdad
The Trump administration is rushing about 750 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to Kuwait to help with the situation in Baghdad, if needed. Thousands more may be on the way soon.
Peace Is Possible With Iran And Should Be Considered Quickly
Before the U.S. and Iran go to war they should consider a peaceful solution.
US Troops In Mideast Are Unwelcome Guests Fighting For Freedoms That No One Wants
The truth that nobody is talking about is the fact that the Middle East is a setup, a money-pit that will never accept democracy.
Mysterious Band Of Large Drones Have Colorado Residents Wondering What They Mean Or Where They Are Coming From
Recent sightings of a swarm of drones have Colorado residents wondering what is going on.
NASA's $22.63B Budget Includes Boost For Asteroid Tracking Program
A new bill signed into law on December 20th has NASA moving forward with a new program.