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The U.S. Army’s 160th SOAR has landed an MH-47G Chinook on an autonomous Sea Machines barge for the first time, advancing naval logistics and drone integration. Sea Machines Robotics has announced that an MH-47G Chinook operated by the Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR) successfully conducted landing and replenishment operations from one of its unmanned, autonomous barges. This flight test marks the first time disclosed to the broader public that a U.S. Helicopter, let alone one operating with one of America’s premier Airborne Special Operations Forces, landed and replenished from a vessel of this type under autonomous operation. Sea Machines…

Dental pain is no fun. No one wants to find an emergency dentist on the weekend or be stuck with pain until an appointment opens up. A small cavity, irritated gum or cracked tooth can become a much larger health and financial problem when treatment is delayed. That’s why regular dental care matters, especially for veterans who may already be balancing medical appointments, medications, family responsibilities and the logistics that come with military life. It can be tempting to put off a dental appointment when nothing hurts. But preventive dental care is designed to catch problems while they’re still manageable…

On Oct. 1, the Air Force will eliminate all 10 civilian positions at the China Aerospace Studies Institute, the Air University center that publishes unclassified research on the People’s Liberation Army’s air, space and missile forces. Its director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.“As a part of the ongoing civilian restructure within Air Education and Training Command, civilian positions will no longer be assigned to China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI),” an Air Force spokesperson said in a statement to Defense News on Tuesday. “The CASI mission continues, with the…

The National Treasury Employees Union said Wednesday that a new ruling from a semi-adjudicative agency bolsters its argument in the fight over whether President Trump can strip wide swathes of the federal workforce of their collective bargaining rights.Unions have been in protracted litigation over the question since Trump signed a pair of executive orders last year exempting most agencies from federal sector labor law under the auspices of national security. In total, the so-called ‘exclusion’ orders impacted roughly two-thirds of the federal workforce.While the labor groups have succeeded in some instances of blocking the orders’ implementation at individual agencies, they have…

Broomfield, CO./ 22 September 2026 – Gogo Special Missions, the military/government division of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), and Insitu, a Boeing company, announced today the successful completion of testing and integration of a new, modified high-speed satellite connectivity solution, tailored specifically for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). The leading Group 3 UAS OEM and the leading Global UAS connectivity supplier have partnered to optimize the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for installation on Insitu’s Integrator UAS. “The Integrator UAS offers theater-level range and capacity for multiple customer payloads. Adding an ITAR-free, high-speed SATCOM option is an essential capability for our global…

The vehicles were developed through $17 million of BAE Systems Internal Research and Development funding and based on the proven chassis of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). BAE Systems delivered two concept Infantry Fighting Vehicles to the U.S. Army in April to support the Transformation in Contact (TiC) 2.0 initiative. The vehicles were developed through $17 million of BAE Systems Internal Research and Development funding and based on the proven chassis of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). Since delivery, the TiC unit has run the AMPV 30s through rigorous field evaluations, including live fire testing, benchmarking the platform’s capabilities against…

Have you ever searched for a dentist who takes your insurance, only to find they’re booking six months or more in advance? Knowing what your insurance covers and what you and your family are eligible for can eliminate some of that work. For veterans, the first step is understanding that enrollment in VA health care does not automatically mean you qualify for comprehensive VA dental care. The good news is that veterans have more than one way to access dental care. Some qualify for dental care directly through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), while others may be eligible to…

click on image to enlarge Sept. 23, 2026 – A joint test team successfully executed the first lot acceptance test of sonobuoys from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, Aug. 19.  The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems Program Office, the Osprey Joint Program Office and Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 conducted the milestone test. The demonstration validated the Osprey as an alternative platform for the Navy’s sonobuoy quality assurance program, boosting operational readiness and laying the groundwork for expanded tactical employment across the fleet. click on image to enlarge The Air Anti-Submarine…

The increasing use of drones on the modern battlefield has sparked a great debate about their impact on the ever-changing character of warfare. Whether framed as evolutionary drivers of that change or revolutionary disruptors, however, security professionals should be cautious in forecasting—not least because, to date, we have not seen a true meeting engagement of drone-enabled conventional forces in large-scale offensive operations. Rather, what we have witnessed are blood-soaked previews of what may come next, written across the labyrinths of trenches in Ukraine and the battlefields of the Middle East. Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict, drones are often spoken of…

The M941 Tournai, the third ship of the Belgian-Dutch mine countermeasures vessel (rMCM) replacement program and the second destined for the Belgian Navy, has arrived in Zeebruges. The official transfer of ownership between the Belgium Naval & Robotics (BNR) consortium and the Belgian State will take place on September 25, 2026. Following the M940 Ostend and the Dutch M840 from Flushing, the arrival of the Tournai marks an important new step in the progressive implementation of the future Belgian-Dutch mine warfare capability. A capability needed today and tomorrow The security of maritime access routes, ports, and critical infrastructure remains a…