The U.S. Army is searching for a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones.The Next Generation C-sUAS Missile project comes as the U.S. and other nations are pursuing lasers, microwaves and other alternatives to kinetic anti-drone weapons, such as missiles and cannon, which are seen as too expensive and in short supply.The Army wants to quickly develop an “extended-range, quick-response missile to defeat Group 2 and Group 3 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) threats,” according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is August 20.The initial specifications are for a missile that can intercept a drone flying at 6…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The man accused of setting the largest of the wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in eastern Washington was previously charged with first-degree murder before pleading guilty to a reduced manslaughter charge, court records show.Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three blazes burning in and around Spokane, Washington’s second-largest city.The fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced about 67,000 people to evacuate. Authorities…

Few things in sports can get a fan’s nerves up like being told you get to take a half-court shot at an NBA or WNBA game for cash or a car.Sure, you could, by some miracle, make the shot, but you’re more likely to embarrass yourself in front of an arena full of people… at least the ones who are still in their seats and aren’t in line for a beer or the bathroom.But, at least we can all be sure that if you take a shot, the odds of it being a worse display than one put on by…

I mentioned it a while back, but August is the only time of year when almost every college football fanbase feels like their team has a chance to win it all.Hope does indeed spring eternal every summer, but there are still plenty of programs who realistically have no shot at even making a College Football Playoff appearance.One juggernaut who has historically been among the “haves” rather than the “have nots” is the Alabama Crimson Tide, but according to college football commentator Paul Finebaum, Bama’s days of owning the lion’s share of championship trophies may have come to an abrupt halt.And…

Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C., and put up in hotels in service of the “Make DC Safe and Beautiful” mission ordered by President Donald Trump.As the mission approaches the conclusion of its first year — with at least two more to go, unless the president says otherwise — its measure of success depends on whom you ask. In a round-table discussion with reporters Monday, Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard, the D.C. National Guard’s interim commanding general, suggested the impact of the Guard’s presence was as much about…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Arizona man who says a “swatting” call ended with deputies’ bullets leaving him partially paralyzed is now demanding $176 million from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.Axeel Melendez, 24, and his mother, Carmen Melendez, recently filed a notice of claim against the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chris Nanos, signaling their intent to sue, according to Arizona Public Media.Dev Sethi, who is representing Melendez, told the outlet that the man and his mother were swatted, prompting a massive law enforcement response at their house. Swatting is a criminal prank where individuals…

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Chiappa SA 1873 Black ThunderChiappa is giving a classic revolver a modern makeover with the 1873 Black Thunder. At its core, it’s still an M1873 Single Action Army, but it’s been given a bunch of practical upgrades to help bring it into the 21st century. Chambered for .44 Magnum and available with either a 5.5- or 7.5-inch barrel, the most notable modern features on the…

Some 650 to 950 rounds per minute. That is the exact mathematical formula required to turn an enemy formation’s fighting spirit into a desperate desire to simply survive. The United States military has spent decades crafting and perfecting this formula and has ensured its fighting men and women are well versed in its many uses and applications. U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during a live-fire squad attack exercise at Twentynine Palms, California on July 27, 2026. The M240 is chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Image: Sgt. Alexis French/U.S.M.C. The official U.S. Army Technical Manual describes the M240 as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chris Bosh wants to spread awareness of blood clots after he nearly “dropped dead” earlier this year.Back in February, Bosh, who was forced to retire because of his history of blood clots, said that he woke up “covered” in his own blood. He recently revealed that he suffered from a pulmonary embolism.A pulmonary embolism normally occurs when a blood clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs. “I almost dropped dead pretty much and came back to life. I’m not joking,” Bosh told Hoops Hype.”I was in the hospital for a week.…

Army officials said the Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2, is “ready to scale” following an extensive prototyping phase that culminated at a joint force exercise at Fort Irwin, California, in July. Maj. Gen. Patrick Ellis, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, called the system “functional but not optimized” and said they will “spend the next year refining how we fight using the technology to share our lessons learned across the Army.”The Army had been scaling the NGC2 prototype since 2025, an effort that concluded at Project Convergence-Capstone 6. The 10-day event tested NGC2 hardware and software using…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Arizona doughnut shop was saved by its community after the owner revealed hardships that would have otherwise ended the business, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.Daniel Tes opened The Local Donut 10 years ago in Scottsdale, Arizona. While a decade-long tenure is often the sign of a job well-done, this summer proved hard for the shop.”A lot of small businesses deal with it, but this year was different,” Tes told FOX 10 Phoenix.CHICKEN WING PRICES ARE DOWN — HERE’S WHY YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT MAY NOT CUT PRICES”We felt the pressure after spring…

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America’s five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military’s readiness for future conflicts. The missiles are principally the Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). The U.S. has used “virtually all” of these weapons, according to two of the sources. The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.The long-range munitions are an important part of…