Military Watch Defense & Armed Forces

• GI Bill expiration depends on ETS date and program: Post-9/11 post-2013 has none, pre-2013 lasts 15 years, Montgomery GI Bill lasts 10 years
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China's decision to arm quiet diesel-electric submarines with the YJ-19 hypersonic missile creates a unique challenge for U.S. carrier operations near...

Defense leaders declared cyber a foundational element of operations at the TechNet Cyber conference.

• Air Force integrates cyber into force design,...

The US Army mounted a triple APKWS rocket launcher on a TRV-150 cargo drone and successfully fired precision-guided munitions in tests at Fort Rucker,...

• Hegseth personally removed officers from Navy admiral promotion lists, creating an all-male slate
• This unfolded as US forces surged into Iran during active war
• Reports question whether Pentagon focus has shifted from combat needs to internal changes

Turkey plans to double defence exports within two years by leveraging its position between the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, while pursuing technology...

A Givati Brigade NCO became the latest casualty in Israel's ongoing fight against Hezbollah drones.

• Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20, was killed in a suicide...

Is Putin's Su-57 offer a lifeline for Russia or a genuine partnership?

• Russia proposes joint development, production and technology sharing of the...

The House Armed Services Committee advanced a $1.15 trillion NDAA that directly boosts service member compensation and end strength.

• Pay raises...

VA disability claims now average 80.7 days to complete with 94.02% accuracy — the best 12-month rate in two years.

• Earlier payments reduce...

Sweden's Gripen, built specifically to counter Russian threats, faces its first high-intensity combat in Ukraine after Kyiv buys 20 new E models and...

A dozen P&I clubs effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz by canceling war-risk coverage in early March, idling tankers and halting 20% of global oil...

Belgium's request for up to 240 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles signals growing NATO armed drone capabilities, pairing with MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and full sustainment support for real operational use.

Veteran-owned Defense Unicorns has launched UDS Fleet within its Unified Defense Stack, enabling commanders to oversee diverse deployed tactical...

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces describe a first-of-its-kind operation establishing drone fire control over Donetsk Airport, targeting Russian logistics hubs, launch systems, and depots to disrupt operations.

Space-Based Missile Defense

• 🔥 Golden Dome Interceptors: Northrop Grumman and Apex were selected among 12 firms to demonstrate space-based...

Britain's top military officer says the UK is running out of time to counter rising Russian threats, with the Defence Investment Plan stalled by...

Putin revealed Russia remains open to compromises from earlier negotiations, arguing they do not contradict its military objectives. His longest SPIEF answer also highlighted Western drone supplies to Ukraine and Russia's air defense strengths.

• US strikes hit Qeshm Island's command-and-control and drone facilities, prompting Iran's missile and drone retaliation including Kuwait airport...

• US stance: Trump insists America needs no NATO help in Hormuz, citing unmatched military strength and warning non-participants of "expensive"...