APRIL 1, 2026 - Artemis II is expected to begin its 10-day journey around the moon from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Kennedy Space Center later today. The mission will be capped by the deployment of the Orion space capsule’s parachutes, rigorously evaluated at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in multiple developmental tests between 2011 and … [Read more...]
Navy Certifies Undersea Rescue System
APRIL 1, 2026 - The U.S. Navy certified the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS) for full operation, March 23, clearing the system for deployment in support of undersea rescue missions around the globe. The certification concluded with a final manned dive in the waters near Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., March 6, and marks the culmination of a … [Read more...]
DoW to Triple Patrioit MSE Production
APRIL 1, 2026 - The Department of War, in partnership with Boeing and Lockheed Martin, today announced a landmark framework agreement to triple the production capacity of seekers for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3®) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE). This agreement marks a pivotal step in executing President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's vision to build the Arsenal … [Read more...]
Chairman Commends Military Industrial Base
APRIL 1, 2026 - The military industrial base workers produce the weapons, platforms and systems that allow the warfighters to succeed on the battlefield, said Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who spoke at a Pentagon press briefing yesterday. "In every military option, we could not and cannot do our jobs without the men and women across our … [Read more...]
Hegseth Impressed with Troops’ Wartime Speed
MARCH 31, 2026 - A month ago, the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a combat operation laser-focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production capability and navy; and ensuring Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Hegseth visited with troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury, March 28-29. After visiting the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, he … [Read more...]