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• http://www.wired.com-JORDAN GOLSONThe American military does a lot of work in the field of biomimicry, stealing designs from nature for use in new technology.
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The American military does a lot of work in the field of biomimicry, stealing designs from nature for use in new technology.
ABUJA, Nigeria, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A Nigerian military court on Wednesday sentenced 54 soldiers to death for mutiny after refusing to fight Boko Haram terrorists, a lawyer for the soldiers said.
"I just want it to go away, to tell you the truth," said the company's owner after some callers made threats.
But can it survive a land mine explosion?
Officials Give No Reason for Last Minute Cancellation
In response to recent articles in mainstream military journals discussing the use of the U.S. Army to quell insurrections on American soil, I offer an alternate vision of the future.
China has plans to grow its navy to 351 ships by 2020 as the Chinese continue to develop their military's ability to strike global targets, according to a new report.
Navy Reveals Expensive Upgrades For The Boondoggle Ship That Has Already Cost $34 Billion.
Gray Eagles find a new roost.
In response to CIA Torture Reports: Frozen to Death; Dick Cheney War Criminal I received an interesting response from a U.S. Army Major.
With a flick of a videogame-like controller, the sailor locks the laser onto the drone in mid-air.
Jerusalem tight-lipped on reports of air force attacks in Damascus area and Dimas, near Lebanon border.
Who is a hero? In today's America, it is someone who chooses a military career, puts on a uniform, and prepares for war. Placing soldiers and veterans on this kind of pedestal is a relatively new phenomenon. Past generations of Americans saw soldie
How the nation is failing today's troops and veterans.
The United States will keep up to 1,000 more soldiers than previously planned in Afghanistan into next year, outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Saturday, in a recognition of the still formidable challenge from Taliban insurgents.
A hallway filled with American flags. Posters of the troops. Even a scheduled evening celebration that consisted of a 5-minute trailer with theatrical music meant to drive up your emotional state and give you goose bumps. Charged words flashed across
Aiming for Two Militant Leaders in Pakistan, U.S. Drone Pilots Killed 233 People, including 89 Children.
The US Army Is Sending Another 100 Tanks To Eastern Europe As Ukraine Unrest Continues.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi revealed Sunday the existence of 50,000 fictitious names on the military rolls, indicating efforts by the U.S. to help rid the security forces of financial corruption during the Iraq War failed.
The growth in the availability of drones over the last few years has been explosive. In tracking the trend, Gizmag has covered everything from pocket-sized consumer quadcopters to Predator military models. A Romanian NGO, however, is promising that i
In May, 2013, a British Army soldier, Lee Rigby, was killed on a suburban London street by two Muslim British citizens, who said they were acting to avenge years of killings of innocent Muslims by the British military in, among other places, Afghanis
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering creating a government-backed financing arm for weapons exports, a move that would accelerate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's shift away from the country's pacifist past and strengthen Tokyo's regional security ties
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's finance minister called for deep-rooted reforms to stamp out corruption in a military that collapsed in the face of an Islamic State advance, as he prepares to spend nearly a quarter of the 2015 budget on defense.
Today's SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) almost seem like something from a futuristic styled video game.
Time is a killer on the battlefield when troops are wounded, but the Pentagon is betting that "hibernation" drugs being pioneered by an Australian researcher will mitigate that problem.
Pentagon officials are worried that the US military is losing its edge compared to competitors like China, and are willing to explore almost anything to stay on top--including creating watered-down versions of the Terminator.
Peeking out on the prow of the Ponce, pew pew pew!
As U.S. forces withdraw from parts of Afghanistan, the Taliban is making gains in several areas of the country.
Just a warning. This is absolutely heartbreaking.
Russian Crew Boards 1st Mistral Carrier As France Quietly Completes Construction Of 2nd Ship.