US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand

The U.S. Army is looking for new manufacturers to build barrels for 155mm howitzers amid concerns at the Pentagon that the government’s only plant for manufacturing them can’t keep up with the increased demand for artillery.The Army wants contractors that can manufacture up to 10 barrels per month within three years, according to the Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Nov. 23.Companies were asked to provide details of their ability — or their subcontractor’s capacity — to make barrels, including whether they could add “chrome bore coatings on a steel tube up to 30 [feet] long and up to 7,500…

No money for Camp Lejeune toxic water victims unless GOP wins midterms, Trump says

President Donald Trump suggested that monetary compensation for victims of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, hinges on Republicans winning control of Congress, telling a crowd at a Tuesday political rally that outstanding claims would be settled if his party wins the House and Senate in the midterm elections.Addressing…

You may have already read or seen a variety of articles about what would happen if the grid went down or how 90% of people would die. You may also think that many of those articles are far-fetched and designed to instill fear in readers rather than seriously discuss the issue.…

Trump, Putin negotiate release of US Air Force veteran from Russian prison

Stephen Hubbard, a retired U.S. teacher and Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.Hubbard was serving a roughly seven-year sentence after being accused by Russia in 2022 of working with Ukraine as a mercenary. American President Donald Trump announced his…

US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China

From Balabac in the southern Philippines to Hokkaido in northern Japan, U.S. Army soldiers have stepped up their training with new long-range weapons along the first island chain, working with allies in exercises that have grown larger and more complex over the past half-decade.Freed from Cold War-era constraints, the U.S.…

The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to…

The Pentagon wants ketamine wafers as a battlefield medicine option

The Pentagon wants ketamine wafers. And it seems to want them now. Earlier this year, the Defense Department awarded a nearly $41 million development contract to Singapore-based iX Biopharma to develop Wafermine, a small, ketamine-packed wafer that dissolves under the tongue.Recently, the drug’s manufacturer announced that it is pursuing an…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans traveling to China are being warned about the possibility of detention, electronic surveillance and restrictions that could keep them from returning home — with a travel expert sharing critical information for people to know before they go. The U.S. State Department issued…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota’s gubernatorial candidates clashed over the state’s fraud scandals in their second debate of the week, with Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth pledging to fire all state commissioners on her first day in office and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar defending her response.The…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton repeatedly sought to distance themselves from the most unpopular elements of their respective parties Wednesday night during a contentious Kansas Senate debate.Both candidates battled over President Donald Trump, immigration, the war in Iran…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed Wednesday to mandate cooperation between local sheriffs and federal immigration authorities, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrat David Crowley over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown during their general election debate.Tiffany said Wisconsin law enforcement agencies…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ESPN host Stephen A. Smith defended his trip to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump during an episode of “The View” on Wednesday, telling the co-hosts he wouldn’t apologize for sitting down with the president.Co-host Sunny Hostin asked Smith,…

Bestech Knives has signed a new designer and his first knife is coming out this month. Jesse Pauley, AKA Caveman EDC, is bringing out the Dactyl, a beefy but relatively compact EDC folder. Pauley got into the knifemaking biz in a modern, but increasingly popular way: the online knife/EDC community.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Natasha Lyonne sparked debate over her political views after appearing to express a preference for President Donald Trump over Vice President JD Vance.The “Russian Doll” actress reacted to a video showing a protester interrupting Vance and calling for the release of files…

Navy offers explosive ordnance disposal warfare officers up to 0,000 in bonuses

The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday that it is offering sizable financial incentives to service members who neutralize explosive devices in a bid to retain their services.Explosive ordnance disposal warfare lieutenants with six years of commissioned service and lieutenant commanders with 10 years of commissioned service are eligible for bonuses of…

US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035

The U.S. Air Force says it needs 1,509 combat-coded fighters, or jets assigned to combat units, by 2035, according to a new force structure report the service sent to Congress Oct. 16.Lt. Gen. David Tabor, the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, described the report at…

USS Abraham Lincoln to shift home port to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton

The USS Abraham Lincoln is shifting its home port from San Diego to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, according to a recent service announcement. The relocation is expected to be completed later this year and executed as a permanent change of station for the aircraft carrier’s crew and family members. The…

Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power

Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy Pasteurization Audit Training in the seaport city of Kolding.The service said the course — which included on-site field evaluations at eight Danish dairy facilities currently approved for U.S. military procurement — aimed to ensure…

Nearly 40 years ago, The Walt Disney Company first introduced its “I’m going to Disney World” ad campaign to promote its famed theme park. It was an effective marketing ploy that highlighted the family fun that could be had, but it failed to mention the long lines, the crowds, the…

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