Army Says Drone Unit Shift Is Temporary as Lawmakers Seek Answers
The Army says a Europe-based battalion is returning to infantry duties after a temporary drone experiment, while lawmakers seek the evidence behind the move.
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U.S. Military Says Laser Downed Three Cartel-Linked Drones
The military says a border task force used an Army high-energy laser against three hostile drones, while the site, airspace and operators remain undisclosed.
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Pentagon disputes report of dangerously low Patriot stocks in Europe
AP reported anonymous warnings of severely low Patriot stocks in Europe, but NATO and the Pentagon reject that assessment as inventory figures remain undisclosed.
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Pentagon gives defense companies 21 days to propose faster weapons output
The Pentagon is seeking faster delivery and higher production plans as it works to replenish munitions stocks under pressure after the Iran war.
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House Defense Bill Would Rename Pentagon as Department of War
The House passed H.R. 8800 on July 22, proposing a statutory Department of War name, targeted military pay increases and about $1.15 trillion in authorizations.
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Pentagon Separates 4 U.S. Deaths From Iran War Tally
The Pentagon moved four U.S. deaths from renewed Iran fighting into a separate overseas-operations category, making the conflict’s total harder to track.