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The results of our reader survey are here. Almost all — 98% — of the respondents said they are registered voters, and a whopping 95% told Federal Times they intend on casting ballots for president this fall https://t.co/G1yUhp7bWU

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The service expects this first increment of TACTMIS to replace the previously used TAMIS system once it retires on Oct. 30. https://t.co/WPtstDqToN

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Lockheed is investing $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie, Texas, plant, which supports all programs within its Missiles and Fire Control business. https://t.co/cnC0i5XD6o

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With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons. https://t.co/zRtdJS3LSc

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems. https://t.co/9T8v8Nn6ON

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From tackling debt to padding an emergency or retirement fund, naming money goals as a team can help you avoid surprises later. https://t.co/CJEgpLhrbX

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Personal information for millions potentially got exposed in a security breach at a military agency, officials said recently. https://t.co/Yav3uxOq45

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Fielding of the M8 carbine, the Army took notes from soldiers on its weight and length and aims to get it into troops' hands by December https://t.co/SEoYmASNCQ

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Skydrate shows off the latest designs for its urine collection systems, made to aid pilots and troops stuck in convoys of both sexes. https://t.co/OQKutifpDU

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From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military. https://t.co/QMOZW8Xuk4

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The U.S. will livestream the Army’s upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree. https://t.co/Q3IlcSsAKI

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Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a "cover-up." https://t.co/kWPA8jHUGQ

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AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue. https://t.co/e39DEcHQcf

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Electric vehicles can be enticing, especially during times of high fuel costs. But don’t go electric until you consider these factors. https://t.co/1ucseQfslb

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Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles. https://t.co/NsQqkqxQBy

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After stepping on a mine in Afghanistan and being medically retired, Ryan Hendrickson needed a new purpose. He found one clearing mines in Ukraine. https://t.co/hDG1ksu9mh

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A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission. https://t.co/0hkarPxzzK

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The deal for the SM-6 interceptors comes as the Pentagon pushes to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted by conflicts in the Middle East. https://t.co/qXdekvJMff

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The Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that doesn’t keep pace with technological change. https://t.co/sN83YqNmG3

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Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech. https://t.co/riSXcFrnjq

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Do you know the basics of flood insurance for your home? Our finance expert from Navy Federal Credit Union offers top tips to know. https://t.co/YOeNo1MC0z