Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
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Families of deployed paratroopers received ‘menacing’ messages, warned to double-check social media settings
Separately, a U.S. source told Military Times the WiFi access was suspended over fears of a potential hacking and leak of sensitive contact information.
‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier
In 2004, David Bellavia was clearing homes in Iraq when he was caught in a battle. He recalls the experience, and explains how courage can be found anywhere.
Tiny drones, updated optics and new targeting gear for soldiers
Spotting enemies trying to hide in the field gets easier for troops with new gadgets and tech on the way. Army Times’ Todd South looks at updated gear on the fl
Updated howitzer? BAE Systems shows off fast-firing artillery system
Get a look at the ‘Archer,’ a potential update for the Army howitzer that BAE systems says can out-survive current systems with speed.
A cannon that shoots down missiles cheaply? Rapid capabilities director looks ahead
Is the Army prepared to fight a war of cheap, disposable drones dominating a battlefield? Two experts look at how the force needs to adapt.
Can drones attack U.S. missile defense sites?
The head of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command talks about defending U.S. assets in a drone-dominated world at AUSA 2024
Leaders wrestle with a potent mix: AI and weapons of mass destruction
New technologies can lower the bar for manufacturing dangerous weapons, while also helping watchdog organizations in detecting treaty infractions.
Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
US Space Force moves to make its systems battle-ready by 2026
The service has set a goal to ensure that four high-priority, classified systems are fully integrated into its C2 architecture.
US Space Force sees surge in foreign military sales demand
Space Systems Command’s FMS division saw a 500% increase in requests between 2023 and 2024.
