WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Aviation Soldiers Begin Training With Stalker UAS at Fort Rucker * Army aviation soldiers began training with the VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft system at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Nov. 18, in preparation for equipment fielding next month. This system incorporates observations from the modern battlefield, including reduced noise and visual signature, vertical takeoff capability and cost-saving munitions te  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the U.S. Department of Defense) published an unclassified arms sales notification to congress regarding a potential $133 million sale of air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Singapore. The potential foreign military sale involves the purchase of 54 AIM-120 C8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and two AMRAAM guidance sections. The total estimated cost of the acquisition is $133 million, with $110 million  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the U.S. Department of Defense) published a notification of a proposed $405 million foreign military sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missiles and related equipment to Norway. This potential arms deal is intended to enhance the defense capabilities of the NATO Ally, which is considered a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The sale supports the foreign policy  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of War (formerly the U.S. Department of Defense) has advanced its foreign policy and national security objectives by notifying Congress of two arms sales totaling over $1 billion to Canada and Italy. This disclosure, transmitted in an unclassified notice, fulfills requirements under the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed sale to Canada is valued at $264.6 million and includes an assortment of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II and Block II+ Tactical  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive numerous laws and regulations to allow for the expeditious construction of barriers and roads along a portion of the international land border in Arizona. The action is taken under the authority granted to the Homeland Security by Congress in the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, which directs the agency to take actions to install additional phy  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Western Senators Call for Emergency Funding for Wildfire Recovery on Federal Lands * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined fellow Western Senators to urge Congress to pass additional funding to support wildfire recovery on federal lands. In a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) and Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Applauds IHS Partnership to Help Bring New Health Center to Ak-Chin Indian Community * The Ak-Chin Indian Community has been selected to participate in the Indian Health Service's (IHS) Fiscal Year 2025 Joint Venture Construction Program (JVCP). This award will help bring a new, modern health center to the community. Established in 1991 under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, the JVCP is a p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Jimmy Patronis Lead Letter to Dept. of War and Air Force Urging Reconsideration of Biden-Era Decision on Hurlburt Field Special Ops * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Senator Rick Scott joined Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Senator Ashley Moody in a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink urging they reconsider the Biden-era decision to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Senator Kelly * Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement: "When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service Launches Office of the Assistant Chiefs to Strengthen Field Leadership and Accountability * WASHINGTON, DC- November 17, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the launch of the Office of the Assistant Chiefs (OAC) a strategic realignment designe  more