3D-printed interceptor aircraft counters drone swarms at 350 mph
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SkyDefense, a Colorado-based company, has unveiled CobraJet, an autonomous interceptor aircraft designed to stop hostile drones before they reach critical targets. Built for counter-drone defense, the
The 2026 Patriot Games
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The 2026 Patriot Games is a national competition for outstanding high school students, held August 9–11, 2026, with a televised finale on August 13. Created to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder, CU Anschutz, and Colorado State University have developed experimental osteoarthritis treatments that may do more than relieve symptoms: they appea
The article argues that survivability of space control assets is a major Department of Defense concern in a contested, multidomain environment, especially in the Indo-Pacific. It examines survivabilit
A U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet crashed Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake, sparking a wildfire and prompting emergency response efforts. The crash happened around noon
The article argues that the U.S. Department of War’s Joint Planning Process (JPP) is a useful but increasingly insufficient framework for today’s most complex security challenges. JPP was built for a
The Army is pushing a major new interoperability effort called “right to integrate,” aimed at making it much easier for its many technology systems to share data. As part of this effort, the service h
A series of cyberattacks on five US healthcare providers has exposed highly sensitive personal and medical information, putting millions of Americans at risk of identity theft and fraud. The breaches
LEAP, a Colorado-based logistics company, announced the successful launch and recovery of its Bullfrog space vehicle, marking a major step from concept to operational space logistics capability. The M
The U.S. Army and major defense contractors announced a new “Right to Integrate” (R2I) hackathon sprint aimed at speeding up the integration of military technologies across Army systems. Secretary of
Meta says Facebook and Instagram are deploying AI-based age detection tools to identify users who may be under 13 and remove them from the platforms. The system analyzes photos and videos for cues suc
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is being reshaped after a September exercise in Florida that mimicked Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. At Eglin Air Force Base, members of the 10th S
The U.S. Air Force has selected Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) as a potential site for a small nuclear microreactor, part of an initiative to have an advanced reactor operating at an Air Force installa
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is shifting after a September exercise in Florida that closely replicated Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. During Operation Clear Horizon at Eglin Ai
Starting August 1, 2026, Texas will implement new residency requirements for obtaining hunting and fishing licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved these changes to combat fraudulent
Colorado lawmakers, led by state Sen. Matt Ball and Rep. Amy Paschal, have introduced SB26-051, a bill aimed at implementing age verification at the operating system level for users of third-party app
During his visit to Colorado space firms True Anomaly and Sierra Space, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's bureaucratic inefficiencies, framing them as obstacles to effective def
The U.S. Space Force has emphasized its vital role in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela, particularly during Operations Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in 2025 and January 2026, re
Research led by Christopher Timmermann at University College London suggests that the psychedelic compound 5-MeO-DMT can induce brain states similar to those achieved through advanced meditation. The
The Singularity will Occur on a Tuesday - Cam Pedersen
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Feb 11
In "The Singularity Will Occur on a Tuesday," Cam Pedersen explores the concept of the technological singularity, emphasizing that the real question is not whether it will happen, but when. He collect
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has awarded its first three contracts under a new vehicle for commercial imagery providers, aimed at leveraging innovative technologies for intelligence gather
During a recent exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado, the U.S. Army successfully executed a live-fire mission using data provided by the Marine Corps, marking a significant step in achieving interoperabi
NDAA Request Webform
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Feb 6
The FY27 NDAA Request Form is a structured document designed for organizations submitting proposals related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It requires detailed information, includin
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Jan 26
The recent article "Memetic Warfare" examines the influence of digital propaganda and information warfare, particularly focusing on the dissemination of counter-protest messages by Iranian bots on soc
How 2026 Could Decide the Future of Artificial Intelligence
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Jan 13
The article discusses the pivotal role 2026 may play in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), moving from speculation to governance and strategic competition. As AI technologies rapidly
The Defense Department is set to award bonuses of up to $25,000 to the top 15% of its civilian workforce by January 30, as directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While this initiative aims to rec
Where does my computer get the time from? – Tony Finch
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Dec 23
Tony Finch presented a lightning talk titled "Where does my computer get the time from?" at a RIPE meeting in Rotterdam. He explained that computers primarily obtain time via the Network Time Protocol