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How the US Army secretary became a key figure in Ukraine peace talks

November 27, 2025
It started with a visit to war-torn Ukraine to gauge the use of drone technology. But as diplomatic momentum built up to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was tapped by President Donald Trump to help close the U.S.-backed deal. “Driscoll is a trusted voice of the administration and a close ally,” a senior U.S. official told Military Times. The official said…
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US, Ukraine report ‘meaningful progress’ to end war with Russia

November 26, 2025
The United States and Ukraine hailed constructive talks in Geneva on Sunday, which yielded an “updated and refined” framework to potentially bring the war with Russia to an end. The two countries said the discussions were “highly productive” and reaffirmed that any future agreement “must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace,” according to a…
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Air Force practices operating from cut-off bases in fierce future war

November 25, 2025
In a future war against China or other advanced adversary, Air Force units may have to keep operating for days, weeks, or longer, while being cut off from reinforcements, resupply or even communications. So this month, the 23rd Wing from Moody Air Force Base in Georgia practiced how its units can keep generating combat sorties and maintaining aircraft — on their own if they have to. Exercise…
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New lab offers generative AI for defense wargaming

November 25, 2025
A new lab is hoping to use generative AI to enhance defense wargaming. The goal of the new GenWar lab, scheduled to open in 2026 at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, is to improve tabletop exercises by harnessing the speed and…
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Solar-powered unmanned surface vessel sets new speed crossing Atlantic

November 24, 2025
A small unmanned surface vessel called the Lightfish made a new milestone for USVs when it arrived in Portugal just over two months after being launched by the U.S. Navy in June. The fully autonomous Lightfish is a small solar-powered craft manufactured by Seasats. Its solar panels operate and store energy even in cloudy weather, and the craft is equipped with a battery and generator that can…
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