The Latest Breaking News from US Army

Pilots 'fine' after US helicopter crashes near strait

The pilots of a US ‌Army Apache helicopter that went down near the ‌Strait of Hormuz are safe, President Donald Trump says.

AAP · Jun 9

US Army Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz: Report

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter gunship crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with both crew members safely rescued. The cause of the incident remains unclear, with possibilities including Iranian fire, mechanical failure, or another issue. Reuters has not yet verified the report.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

‘Only engineers keen on solving code': Inside the secretive operation ran by US Army to hack into its own systems – and keep the salespersons outside the building

Operation Jailbreak was a US Army initiative to improve interoperability between weapons, sensors, and command software – immediate results impress.

TechRadar · Jun 7

Insider Trading? Nine Anonymous Polymarket Accounts Won 98% of Their Iran War Bets, Netted $2.4 Million

Blockchain investigators uncovered suspicious betting patterns on Polymarket, raising concerns about insider trading related to US-Iran military actions and potential security risks.

International Business Times UK · May 19

The future of Army rations? US investigates 'alternative protein technologies' to keep soldiers fed in the field — hopefully it will be more appealing than it sounds

US Army studies alternative protein rations using gels, powders, and fermentation methods to reduce weight while maintaining soldier nutrition requirements

TechRadar · May 16

Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century

The Independent UK · May 15

ICE releases wife of US soldier after month-long detention

Deisy Rivera Ortega was arrested during an appointment with immigration services

The Independent UK · May 15

U.S. Army finds second soldier lost in Morocco’s deadly cliffs as divers pull her remains from hidden cave 500 meters from crash site

The U.S. Army has recovered the remains of the second soldier missing in Morocco’s treacherous coastal cliffs, bringing a heartbreaking close to a multinational search that spanned nearly two weeks. Specialist Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, was found in a hidden cave about 500 meters from where she and 1st Lt.…

The Mary Sue · May 15

Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

Euronews · May 15

US Army Ranger School Adds Brutal Bayonet Drills So They Can Use It If Battlefield Tech Suddenly Fails

The US Army has reintroduced bayonet drills at Ranger School to prepare soldiers for combat scenarios where technology may fail, emphasising basic fighting skills and psychological resilience.

International Business Times UK · May 14