Pentagon & PolicyAugust 5, 2026·Military Times
CBO Estimates Trump-Class Battleship Program Will Cost $275 Billion
The CBO estimates the Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, affecting Navy budgets and military readiness.
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Defense Tech·Aug 5, 2026·Military Times
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Pentagon & Policy·Aug 5, 2026·Federal News Network
DoD Removes Independent Testing Office’s Public Reports from Its Website
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Defense Tech·Aug 5, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
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Pay & Benefits·Aug 4, 2026·DefenseScoop
DISA Seeks Industry Input on CommandNet Migration Following GAO Protest
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Pay & Benefits·Aug 4, 2026·Military Times
US Navy Reclassifies 19 Virginia-Class Submarines to Enhance Attack Capabilities
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Pay & Benefits·Aug 3, 2026·Military.com
2026 VA Disability Payment Schedule Released
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View all →Pentagon & Policy·Aug 5, 2026·Military Times
CBO Estimates Trump-Class Battleship Program Will Cost $275 Billion
The CBO estimates the Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, affecting Navy budgets and military readiness.
Pentagon & Policy·Aug 5, 2026·Military.com
Army Launches New Task Force to Combat Drug Cartels
The Army has initiated a new task force to coordinate operations against drug cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Pentagon & Policy·Aug 5, 2026·Military.com
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Opens August 6 for Preorders
Preorder Gears of War: E-Day to access exclusive beta weekends from August 6-10 and August 13-17.
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Veteran Affairs·Aug 5, 2026·Military.com
Korean War Veteran's Remains Returned 70 Years After He Went Missing
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Veteran Affairs·Aug 4, 2026·Military Times
Study Finds Varying Risk of ALS Among Different Military Services
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Veteran Affairs·Aug 4, 2026·Navy Times
Study Reveals ALS Risk Varies by Military Service Branch
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Defense Tech
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USS Essex Successfully 3D-Prints Drones Aboard Without Shore Resupply
Service members aboard the USS Essex successfully 3D-printed drones, enhancing operational capabilities without shore resupply.
Defense Tech·Aug 5, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
Air Force Awards $75 Million Contract for Long-Range JDAM Development
The Air Force's $75 million contract with Boeing for long-range JDAM enhances its standoff strike options.
Defense Tech·Aug 5, 2026·Federal News Network
Future Military Success in Drones Will Depend on Networks, Not Numbers
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Transition & Careers·Aug 4, 2026·Federal News Network
DIU Prioritizes Workforce Changes in Acquisition Reform Efforts
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Transition & Careers·Aug 3, 2026·Task & Purpose
Airman Achieves Perfect Score at Top Air Force Intelligence School
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Transition & Careers·Jul 31, 2026·Task & Purpose
Army Offers Up to $200,000 in Bonuses to Retain Senior Pilots
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Air Force Introduces New Fitness Test Options and Standards for 2026
Explore the updated Air Force fitness assessment options and standards for 2026, including waist-to-height ratio metrics.
Service Life·Aug 3, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
F-22s Conduct Readiness Exercises at Kadena Air Base Amid F-15EX Delays
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Service Life·Aug 3, 2026·Military Times
New Commission Aims to Enhance Quality of Life for Military Spouses
The new President's Military Spouse Commission aims to tackle ongoing challenges faced by military spouses.
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