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Shark skins inspire Navy researcher's drone development

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Shark skins inspire Navy researcher's drone development

May 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory postdoctoral research associate is designing underwater drones using surfaces inspired by shark skins.

Some B-1B Lancers resume flight after safety stand-down

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Some B-1B Lancers resume flight after safety stand-down

Blue Angels to headline Ft. Lauderdale Air Show with new Super Hornets

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Blue Angels to headline Ft. Lauderdale Air Show with new Super Hornets

NATO kicks off Steadfast Defender 2021 exercise

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NATO kicks off Steadfast Defender 2021 exercise

STRATCOM wants smaller role for nuclear weapons in U.S., Russia, China

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STRATCOM wants smaller role for nuclear weapons in U.S., Russia, China

May 6 (UPI) -- The commander of U.S. Strategic Command said Thursday that he'd like to see a reduced role for nuclear weapons by the United States, Russia and China -- and would like to extend the olive branch.

Army formalizes plan to allow women to wear ponytails

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Army formalizes plan to allow women to wear ponytails

May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army on Thursday formalized its plan to allow women to wear their hair in a ponytail with all uniforms.

Air Force announces successful test of Skyborg drone flight system

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Air Force announces successful test of Skyborg drone flight system

May 6 (UPI) -- The Skyborg leadership team conducted a successful flight test of the autonomous system at Florida's Tyndall Air Force Base last week, the Air Force announced.

VA asks for delay in House committee's call for toxic exposure legislation

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VA asks for delay in House committee's call for toxic exposure legislation

May 5 (UPI) -- While the House Veterans Affairs Committee seeks reforms regarding toxic exposure illnesses, the Veterans Affairs department sought a delay on Wednesday.

Defense secretary partially reverses Trump-era order on special operations chief

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Defense secretary partially reverses Trump-era order on special operations chief

May 5 (UPI) -- A bureaucratic Pentagon change on Wednesday partially reverses an order last year to place the civilian chief of special operations at the same level as a military service secretary, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Militants threaten Iraqi F-16 program, Inspector General report says

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Militants threaten Iraqi F-16 program, Inspector General report says

May 5 (UPI) -- Iraq's F-16 program is in jeopardy because U.S. contractors are leaving key Iraqi bases after attacks by Iran-backed militias, a U.S. government report says.

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier completes post-delivery tests

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USS Gerald R. Ford carrier completes post-delivery tests

May 5 (UPI) -- The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed its 18-month post-delivery test period, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday. The vessel is expected to finish all testing and be eligible for deployment in 2022.

Air Force aborts Minuteman III ICBM test

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Air Force aborts Minuteman III ICBM test

May 5 (UPI) -- A planned test of a Minuteman III missile was aborted before the missile left Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force said.

State Dept. reaches $13M deal with Honeywell to settle allegations of violating export laws

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State Dept. reaches $13M deal with Honeywell to settle allegations of violating export laws

May 4 (UPI) -- The State Department announced it has reached a $13 million settlement with Honeywell International over allegations it exported technical data concerning fighter jets and other military vehicles to foreign countries.

Air Force testing new capabilities for MQ-9 drone during exercise

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Air Force testing new capabilities for MQ-9 drone during exercise

May 4 (UPI) -- The 174th Attack Wing is working with multiple Pentagon contractors and academic researchers to establish new capabilities for the MQ-9 Reaper drone aircraft, the Air National Guard announced Tuesday.

Pentagon expands program inviting hackers to report problems

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Pentagon expands program inviting hackers to report problems

May 4 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it is expanding its Vulnerability Disclosure Program to include all publicly accessible information systems in the Defense Department.

USS Milius completes sea trials after 12-month repair period

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USS Milius completes sea trials after 12-month repair period

May 4 (UPI) -- The USS Milius recently completed sea trials and certification, wrapping a 12-month restricted availability four days early, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday.

U.S. moved 60 planeloads of equipment out of Afghanistan, Pentagon says

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U.S. moved 60 planeloads of equipment out of Afghanistan, Pentagon says

May 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. has moved 60 C-17 military transport planeloads of material out of Afghanistan and turned over more 1,300 pieces of equipment for destruction -- 2% to 6% of the pullout mission -- the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Navy, Marines, Air Forces start Exercise North Edge 21 in Alaska

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Navy, Marines, Air Forces start Exercise North Edge 21 in Alaska

May 4 (UPI) -- The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group began Exercise North Edge 2021 in the Gulf of Alaska this week, according to the Navy.

HMS Queen Elizabeth starts exercise ahead of around-the-world deployment

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HMS Queen Elizabeth starts exercise ahead of around-the-world deployment

May 3 (UPI) -- The carrier strike group led by the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth set off for a two-week exercise in preparation for a 28-week deployment.

Marine Corps IG suspended after probe of 2020 accident that killed nine

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Marine Corps IG suspended after probe of 2020 accident that killed nine

May 3 (UPI) -- A Marine Corps officer found partially responsible for the deaths of nine servicemen in a 2020 exercise was suspended, it was learned on Monday.

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