JULY 2, 2025 - The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, on June 5 to deliver the tenth modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The U.S. prioritizes border protection as a critical element of national security. The Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk plays a vital role in this … [Read more...]
U.S., India Talk 10-Year Defense Cooperation
JULY 2, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met at the Pentagon with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the close cooperation between the two countries, weapons sales and the upcoming signing of the framework for the new defense partnership. "Almost right at the beginning of the administration, President [Donald J.] Trump and Prime Minister Shri … [Read more...]
Guard’s Therapy Dog Lends a Pawsitive Touch
JULY 1, 2025 – At the 114th Fighter Wing, the commitment to Airmen extends beyond physical readiness and now includes a four-legged presence focused on mental wellness. Captain, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, officially joined the Wing on May 28 as its first-ever facility therapy dog. Her mission is to promote emotional well-being, spark connection and reduce … [Read more...]
Navy Using Hydrogen Fuel Cells on Unmaned Systems
JULY 1, 2025 – United States Naval Research Laboratory, based in Washington, D.C., demonstrated the potential of hydrogen power to enhance warfighter capabilities at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, May 20, 2025. The NRL is actively researching and analyzing innovative applications of hydrogen for both Marines and Sailors, focusing on … [Read more...]
Navy Leaders Agree That Autonomous is the Future
JULY 1, 2025 - Current conflicts across the globe prove that the way we engage in war is changing daily – and that winning requires scalable, attritable systems that can adapt to evolving mission landscapes in real-time. Captain Colin Corridan, Acting Director, U.S. Navy Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO), heard this live from the watch floor of the Maritime Operation … [Read more...]