Matthew Cox

Matthew Cox has been a defense reporter since 1998. He covers all the services, with a close eye on Army weapons development and procurement, body armor testing, camouflage, ammunition as well as readiness and training issues. He previously worked for 12 years for Army Times. He traveled to Afghanistan and Iraq numerous times from 2002 to 2008, covering Stryker and light infantry units in combat. He also spent four years in the U.S. Army during the second half of the 1980s, serving as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Email: matthew.cox@military.com

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Viral video that allegedly shows a confrontation in Summit, South Carolina.

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Marines interact with other attendees during the Gamerjibe virtual career fair

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The Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville gives a speech

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Christine Wormuth delivers remarks during a ceremony.

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Army cavalry scout field testing of the enhanced night vision goggles-binoculars at Fort Polk

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U.S. Army Rangers fire the Counter Defilade Target Engagement System.

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Acting 1st Cavalry Division commander Brig. Gen. Brett Sylvia relieved Col. Michael Schoenfeldt of his command Thursday.

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Army maneuver officials want to replace the TOW missile with an advanced projectile that can kill enemy tanks at more than...

Members of the Frederick Police Department Special Response Team Fort Detrick

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Fantahun Girma Woldesenbet shot two Navy sailors with a rifle at Riverside Technology Park in...

Air Force Global Strike Command commander speaks

Service Chiefs Confer After Air Force General Calls Army Hypersonic Missile Plan 'Stupid'

An Air Force general's swipe at the Army's plans for long-range precision strike missiles in the Pacific led to top leaders...

Two Firms to Compete to Equip Army with New Arctic Combat Vehicles

The U.S. Army will soon be working with two defense firms selected to build prototypes of the service's next-generation...

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