USAJOBS - Job Announcement
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IrregularChat: Central Texas
2d ago
This USAJOBS announcement is for a permanent, full-time GS-7 Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant position at Lackland AFB, Texas, with a salary range of $51,201 to $66,563. The position is open from May
L3Harris has unveiled a new electronic warfare capability called **Wraith Shield** for its **Falcon IV handheld radios**, designed to help soldiers counter small drone threats without adding new hardw
L3Harris has announced a new electronic warfare capability, called **Wraith Shield**, for its **Falcon IV handheld radios** that could give soldiers a personal counter-drone defense bubble. The system
The article reports that an Air Force MQ-9 Reaper successfully downed aerial targets using a relatively inexpensive air-to-air missile, marking a step toward more cost-effective counter-drone defense.
Defining Cognitive Warfare: A NDAA Mandate Response
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IrregularChat: IWAR
2w ago
The article responds to a 2026 NDAA mandate requiring the Department of War to define “cognitive warfare” and distinguish it from related information-domain activities such as information operations,
GigEagle is an AI-powered Department of War (DoW) platform designed to uncover and match talent across all service branches, as well as Guard and Reserve components. It connects skilled personnel with
Development Program
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Apr 16
The Pathfinder Development Program is designed to build a network of Airmen with specialized expertise who can generate innovative solutions to complex challenges and strengthen the Air Force’s compet
In a significant development in Ukraine's defense strategy, private air defense units successfully intercepted and shot down enemy drones for the first time in the Kharkiv region. Ukraine's Defense Mi
The U.S. military is testing a new drone defense initiative called "Curtain Call" aimed at protecting troops in Africa from unmanned aerial threats. This initiative, developed by U.S. Africa Command (
On March 23, 2026, the Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking partners for the production of lightweight, one-way attack drones intended for special operations forces, as part of a b
How is France preparing for war in space?
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Feb 21
# How is France preparing for war in space?
**Source**: [polytechnique-insights.com](https://polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/space/how-is-france-preparing-for-war-in-space) | **Author**: Philip
Army tests Apache with new ammunition meant to shred drones
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Feb 18
The U.S. Army is advancing its capabilities to combat enemy drones by testing new ammunition for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Recent live-fire tests at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona involved the new
The U.S. Air Force is set to establish a new military zone and expand an existing one along the Texas-Mexico border, significantly impacting border security operations. The new Del Rio-Falcon National
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o
GAO: Pentagon and Services Need to Get on Same Page for Tech
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Feb 10
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report emphasizes the need for alignment between the Pentagon and military services regarding technology priorities. It recommends that the Pentagon's C
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o
The U.S. Army is exploring leasing underutilized land at four military installations—Fort Hood and Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Bragg in North Carolina, and Dugway Proving Ground in Utah—for commercial d
'Mission ahead, heavens above' - Defense One
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Feb 8
The article discusses a fictional scenario set in the future, exploring the role of U.S. Special Operations in space warfare, underpinned by current geopolitical tensions, particularly with China. It
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has initiated a two-year "patent holiday," offering free licenses for a selection of its patents to stimulate innovation in the defense industry, particularly
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Jan 28
The U.S. Army's CamoGPT, a specialized machine learning tool, will not be phased out despite the Pentagon's recent rollout of the GenAI.mil platform. The Army remains dedicated to enhancing its artif
The U.S. Space Force is progressing towards operationalizing its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) by selecting vendors for its first cohort by the end of the fiscal year. Following a succe
How Crew Rest & Sleep On B-2 Spirit Bomber Flights
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Jan 15
B-2 Spirit Bomber crews in the U.S. Air Force manage long missions through strategic rest and sleep arrangements. The aircraft's advanced automation allows one pilot to oversee operations while the ot
The Pentagon has partnered with SandboxAQ to advance quantum sensing technology for magnetic navigation, potentially replacing GPS. The Defense Innovation Unit's contract enables testing of SandboxAQ'
Inside the Air Force Plan to Start a One-Way Attack Drone Unit
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Dec 25
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
The Pentagon's recent rollout of GenAI.mil has elicited mixed reactions among service members and defense officials, raising a host of questions and concerns. While the Department of Defense (DOD) has
The Space Force is facing a significant divide between its operations and acquisition personnel, exacerbated by Congressional concerns over an imbalance that could jeopardize U.S. military capabilitie