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US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) is running an effort to connect soldiers directly with emerging technology in order to speed up innovation on the battlefield. The initiative brings troops and developers together so equipment and tools can be tested and refined based on feedback from those using them in the field. The Army says the goal is to shorten the path from new ideas to operational use.

American and Indian Army soldiers have marked the close of Yudh Abhyas 2026, their joint training exercise, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in India. The annual drills are a key part of growing US-India defense cooperation, giving both armies a chance to train together and strengthen military ties.

American and Indian Army soldiers have marked the close of Yudh Abhyas 2026, their joint training exercise, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in India. The annual drill, one of the longest-running bilateral exercises between the two armies, focuses on combined tactical operations and interoperability. Its conclusion draws attention as both countries continue deepening defense cooperation amid shifting regional dynamics.

The US Army has formally established a Space Operations Branch, a new career branch that brings together more than 600 Soldiers who already work in space-related roles. The move codifies decades of Army space expertise into an official career field, giving space operators a dedicated professional track as military space operations grow in strategic importance.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as the Chicago Bears continue pushing for a new stadium. The talks come as the team weighs plans to leave Soldier Field, with Arlington Heights and a lakefront Chicago project among the options being debated.

The US Army has activated a new military occupational specialty, 390A, formally establishing robotics technician as a career path for soldiers. Announced as part of the Army's push for 'battlefield overmatch', the move is aimed at building a corps of specialists who can field, maintain and integrate autonomous systems. Observers see it as a sign of how central drones and robotics have become to modern warfare planning.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, other state leaders, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Pat Ryan held a meeting on the Chicago Bears, amid ongoing discussions over the team's stadium future. The talks focus on the Bears' long-rumored move from Soldier Field and potential new stadium plans, drawing close attention from fans and officials in Chicago.