Science & Tech

China Wants to Own the Hypersonic ‘Domain,’ DOD Official Says

While the United States focuses on highly maneuverable missiles, China aims to control all of “near space.”

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Germany, US Agree To Condemn Russian Violence in Ukraine

Biden shot down speculation that there were cracks in the longtime partnership with Berlin.

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Kabul Suicide Bomber Likely Acted Without Taliban Aid, CENTCOM Concludes

Command wraps investigation in airport blast that killed 13 during Afghanistan evacuation.

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Navy Puts AI, Unmanned Systems to the Test in Five-Sea, 60-Nation Exercise

Multiple scenarios will allow participants to explore the naval potential of remote sensing and more.

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ISIS Leader Dead After US Raid in Syria, Biden Says

A U.S. helicopter malfunctioned and was intentionally destroyed during the mission, officials say.

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US Military Equipment Ready in Europe For Deploying Forces

The Army’s prepositioned gear allows troops to respond quickly in times of crisis.

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U.S. Sends 3,000 Troops to NATO’s Eastern Flank In Response to Russian Buildup

Stryker squadron heads to Romania; 1,700 from 82nd Airborne will head to Poland in “coming days.”

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Military Pilots’ DNA May Hold Key to What’s Causing Their Prostate Cancers

Radars, magnetrons, and other toxic exposures may leave unique signatures on aviators’ cells, giving researchers the first evidence of cause.