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 federaltimes.com/fedlife/car…

The service expects this first increment of TACTMIS to replace the previously used TAMIS system once it retires on Oct. 30. federaltimes.com/defense/202…

Lockheed is investing $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie, Texas, plant, which supports all programs within its Missiles and Fire Control business. federaltimes.com/defense/202…

With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon's push to scale autonomous and robotic systems. federaltimes.com/defense/202…

From tackling debt to padding an emergency or retirement fund, naming money goals as a team can help you avoid surprises later. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

Personal information for millions potentially got exposed in a security breach at a military agency, officials said recently. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

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 federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

Skydrate shows off the latest designs for its urine collection systems, made to aid pilots and troops stuck in convoys of both sexes. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

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. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

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. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

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." federaltimes.com/defense/202…

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue. federaltimes.com/defense/202…

Electric vehicles can be enticing, especially during times of high fuel costs. But don’t go electric until you consider these factors. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

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. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

After stepping on a mine in Afghanistan and being medically retired, Ryan Hendrickson needed a new purpose. He found one clearing mines in Ukraine. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

The deal for the SM-6 interceptors comes as the Pentagon pushes to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted by conflicts in the Middle East. federaltimes.com/defense/202…

The Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that doesn’t keep pace with technological change. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…

Do you know the basics of flood insurance for your home? Our finance expert from Navy Federal Credit Union offers top tips to know. federaltimes.com/video/2026/…