Soldier regains sense of touch through neural-enabled prosthetic limb
A U.S. soldier participating in a clinical trial at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is testing a neural-enabled prosthetic arm designed to restore the sense of touch through nerve stimulation, the Maryland hospital recently announced. The concept for the device originated with Drs. Ranu Jung and James Abbas of the University of Arkansas, who are conducting a study and contacted Walter...[Read More]
Soldier regains sense of touch through neural-enabled prosthetic limb
A U.S. soldier participating in a clinical trial at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is testing a neural-enabled prosthetic arm designed to restore the sense of touch through nerve stimulation, the Maryland hospital recently announced. The concept for the device originated with Drs. Ranu Jung and James Abbas of the University of Arkansas, who are conducting a study and contacted Walter...[Read More]
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State group militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday marked a major escalation in an offensive that the West African’s overstretched military has struggled with for years. U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen who were “targeting and vi...[Read More]
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State group militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday marked a major escalation in an offensive that the West African’s overstretched military has struggled with for years. U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen who were “targeting and vi...[Read More]
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. In a Christmas evening post on his social media site, Trump did not provide details or mention the extent of the damage cau...[Read More]
Trump Says US Struck Islamic State Targets in Nigeria After Group Targeted Christians
The U.S. Africa Command posted on X that it had “conducted a strike at the request of Nigerian authorities in Soboto State killing multiple ISIS terrorists.”
North Korea Displays Apparent Progress in Construction of Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Kim visited a shipyard to inspect the construction of what the North describes as an 8,700-ton-class nuclear-propelled submarine.
Congress Redrew Military, VA Benefits in 2025. The Changes Are Massive.
Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members and their families.
Navy Announces New Battleship Program With USS Defiant Planned as First Ship
The Navy announced plans for a new battleship program, though key details including funding, design, and timelines remain unresolved and subject to congressional authorization.
Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
An independent government watchdog found major issues in the way the U.S. Navy conducts fire safety prevention and contractor oversight for ships during maintenance periods. Staffing shortages and ineffective tools for ensuring contractors comply with fire safety standards are the biggest hurdles for future fire risk aboard Navy ships, the Government Accountability Office warned in a Dec. 17 repor...[Read More]
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
China’s military is capable of directly threatening the security of Americans, the Pentagon warned in a new assessment released Tuesday, as Beijing moves to accelerate the growth of its nuclear arsenal and aircraft carrier fleet. The Department of Defense’s latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.” It estimates that China will add six airc...[Read More]
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
China’s military is capable of directly threatening the security of Americans, the Pentagon warned in a new assessment released Tuesday, as Beijing moves to accelerate the growth of its nuclear arsenal and aircraft carrier fleet. The Department of Defense’s latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.” It estimates that China will add six airc...[Read More]