
Ukrainian officials blame Pentagon for withholding life-saving intel from Kyiv
The U.S. appears to have stopped sharing some forms of key intelligence with Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.

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Expanded dining options popular among soldiers, US Army officials say
“Chow halls operated on decades-old schedules that clashed with modern soldier work shifts,” one U.S. Army official said.

Routine testosterone screening of US troops may require extensive follow-on care, study finds
One-time testosterone testing of troops found that 100,691 active-duty soldiers had morning screening levels below the medical threshold.

Pentagon seeks expertise to develop brain injury assessment standards
The Defense Department is seeking a variety of information that can help in formulating standards for assessing mild traumatic brain injuries, or mTBI.

US ‘economic supremacy’ key in the Western Hemisphere, top US Army general says
The U.S. Army’s top commander for the Western Hemisphere described American “economic supremacy” as an overarching national security goal.

US Army to address parents’ blocked access to teen medical records
Military parents face barriers in getting access to the medical records of their children aged 13 to 18.

Acting US Army secretary creates task force for HVAC repairs
A new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.

Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new "traffic cop" to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.

‘You’re a coward’: Protesters heckle Hegseth during AUSA panel
Protesters derailed a Washington, D.C., panel featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, calling him a “war criminal” and “Nazi.”

‘Noticeable shift in warfare’: US Army under secretary on the lessons of modern combat
U.S. Army innovation and acquisition is entering unprecedented territory. Army Under Secretary Mike Obadal (left) is at the center of these efforts.
‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords’: Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech
Adam Telle enlisted the Old Testament to preach a message of simplicity of purpose on Monday in his first public speech to troops since assuming the role.

Pentagon, Raytheon sign $6.3B deal to replenish US missile interceptor supply
The contract "supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been successfully used in combat," Raytheon said.

US Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain drop in environmental mitigation work: Watchdog
A chart published by GAO shows a sharp decline in the agency's decisions to make mitigation plans for wildlife and habitat protection from 2022 to 2025.

Boeing locks in 7-year deal to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output
The agreement follows a framework deal that was announced in April. Production will span seven years and be completed at Boeing’s Huntsville facility.

Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.
