82nd Airborne soldiers train on drone-countering maneuvers used in Ukraine

Fayetteville, North Carolina — Three small drones whizzed overhead, piloted by soldiers on laptops. Two of the Bumblebee drones were being steered to collide with the third, as part of the soldiers’ initial training for the kind of drone-on-drone combat that’s been taking place for months on the battlefield in Ukraine. The training was held … Read more

US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is positioning ground-capable forces in the Middle East as Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal Wednesday, a shift that gives Washington new — though limited and high-risk — options for potential operations inside Iran.  Military experts say the deployments are not a precursor to a large-scale … Read more

U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war

The Pentagon is expected to send parts of the 82nd Airborne division to the Middle East as the Iran war extends into its fourth week, according to two sources. A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.  CBS News reported … Read more