A Rulebook for Surprises: Commanding Autonomous Aircraft
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warontherocks.com
IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
Sep 2
The article argues that the U.S. Air Force needs a new kind of manual for operators of agentic autonomous systems, especially Collaborative Combat Aircraft, because traditional aircraft procedures are
A 2024 simulation by a research team led by China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University compared the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter with the U.S. F-22 Raptor in a scenario north of Taiwan. The key twi
The Air Force's 319th Reconnaissance Wing is leading the Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) to develop counter-drone defense plans for U.S. installations, with exercises planned throughout 2026. They are
Inside the Air Force Plan to Start a One-Way Attack Drone Unit
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Dec 25, 2025
The U.S. Air Force plans to establish a new unit in 2026 focused on experimental operations with low-cost, one-way attack drones. This initiative, part of Project Artemis, aims to develop tactics for
Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio Systems (AFMARS)
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Dec 18, 2025
The Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio Systems (AFMARS) is dedicated to providing contingency radio communications for the Department of Defense, essential for national security. Its mission is to del