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The Army is on the hunt for a new, large drone it hopes to equip its first unit with by fiscal 2028, according to government contracting documents and a service official, an ambitious effort that may replace a more than decade-old platform.
The Army posted a request for information on Friday outlining half a dozen “desired characteristics” for a short/vertical takeoff and landing (S/VTOL) drone.

One of World War II’s legendary figures, Gen. George S. Patton, loomed large in the war’s narrative for many reasons.
While no one would accuse the great general of being humble or unassuming, his ego and pride are well-deserved, to the betterment of mankind and the Allied cause. Patton, with his ivory-handled revolvers and propensity to quote the Hindu scripture of “The Bhagavad Gita,” was as eccentric in life as he was effective in combat. No example of this was more telling than his belief in reincarnation and his own numerous past lives.

If you spent 2025 watching the news, you probably need a drink (go ahead, we’ll wait, you deserve it). Between the political BS and the ouroborous of “breaking news” that wasn’t actually breaking anything except our patience, it was easy to miss the stuff that actually mattered.
But while the rest of the country was doomscrolling through another argument with country-sponsored bots, there were our veterans and those currently serving, in the mud, the water, and the labs, doing what they do best: helping others.

All medical shaving waivers issued to airmen and Space Force guardians before March will be invalidated at the end of January 2026, according to a new policy released by the service’s Surgeon General. 
The move does not apply to religious waivers, a Dec. 15 memo from the surgeon general says. The memo appeared on social media on Monday.
“Airmen and guardians who have medical shaving profiles issued prior to March 1, 2025, should schedule an appointment with a military health care provider for further evaluation before the January deadline,” an Air Force news release says.

The Navy is delving into the issue of whether to privatize some of its shore-based dining facilities while considering how such a move might disadvantage the service’s cooks, according to the Navy’s top enlisted sailor. 
In a Dec. 11 interview, Task & Purpose asked Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman if the Navy will continue to have sailors operate its dining facilities, known as galleys, or privatize them.
“I think that’s an open question,”  Perryman said. “I think we’re trying to work our way through, which is the best way to do that.

On Dec. 4, the Trump administration released a new National Security Strategy. The strategy strikes a notably different tone than previous national security strategies — including the 2017 strategy released during President Donald Trump’s first term, though both the 2017 and 2025 strategies emphasize “America First” and related themes. The purpose and value of developing and publishing a national security strategy is debatable, but these documents provide useful insights into how a particular administration views the world and U.S. interests.

Many creatures have served beside American warriors, from the nation’s earliest conflicts to the modern battlefield. Their roles have changed across the centuries as new technologies, landscapes, and missions emerged, but their loyalty and impact remain constant.
Related: American sailors enlisted a cat aboard a battleship during World War II
Some carried soldiers into battle, others delivered lifesaving messages through gunfire, and many served as watchful guardians, mine detectors, trackers, and silent scouts.

The UK will not look to reopen negotiations to join Europe’s SAFE defence funding programme in 2026, it can be revealed.

President Donald Trump has nominated Gen. John Lamontagne to serve as the next vice chief of staff of the Air Force, according to a notice posted to Congress.gov. 
Lamontagne is currently the commander of Air Mobility Command — the service’s component to U.S. Transportation Command responsible for airlift, aerial refueling and other airborne logistics operations. Prior to taking the helm of AMC in 2024, Lamontagne served as the deputy commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and as chief of staff for U.S. European Command.

KNDS and Leonardo signed a letter of intent to build a mobile artillery platform intended to fill a gap in the Italian Army fleet.