Todd South
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Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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US Army unit in Germany the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
Opinion
How autonomous tech can make combat engineering safer
In this op-ed, an Army captain argues the military investing in autonomous tech can increase the efficiency and safety of its combat engineering units.
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal
The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.
US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.
Turkey’s defense exports hit record high of $7.1 billion in 2024
The growth reflects the sector’s expanding global footprint reaching 180 countries last year.
Marine Corps passes second straight audit as other services lag behind
The Marine Corps has passed its second annual audit, the only service yet to accomplish the goal. The DOD has until fiscal 2028 to pass.
Philippines shores up defenses with increased military spending
Defense leaders in Manila are beefing up the country's defenses as China asserts itself over disputed claims in the South China Sea.
Italy itching to drop $24 billion on Lynx, Panther tanks, with amore
Italy's defense chief has urged contractors Rheinmetall and Leonardo to make haste in building and delivering hundreds of vehicles.
AI, advanced tech central to new Marine Corps aviation plan
The Marine Corps is also planning to shift its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter procurements to buy more carrier-based F-35Cs and fewer vertical landing F-35Bs.
A flood of changes sweeps the military | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.1.25
A flurry of executive orders and a new Secretary of Defense usher in a time of rapid change across the military. Plus, a hybrid-electric Humvee replacement?
