An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.

The prohibition on “live fire” training that includes animals is part of this year’s annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue.

The Senate rescinded a provision in the annual defense bill that critics said would have weakened aviation safety.

A pair of near-misses between passenger jets and US Air Force aircraft off the coast of Venezuela last weekend raise questions about air travel in the Southern Caribbean.

As the price of space launch falls, the military wants to use rockets to send troops and supplies downrange in 90 minutes or less.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has issued a directive aimed at reforming the military’s Chaplain Corps.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech live from the White House on Wednesday night where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 3.8 percent pay rise for service members, advanced through Congress with broad support from both parties. Senators approved the bill 77–20 on Wednesday, as lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a holiday recess. It will now go to Trump for signature.