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President Donald Trump on Tuesday disclosed new details about a planned White House ballroom, describing it as a bunker-like, heavily fortified structure with a six-story underground complex. He said
The first public image of the U.S. military’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has emerged, marking a notable step for a long-secret air-to-air weapon in development for years. Photograp
The New Era of Air and Missile Defense
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The article argues that modern air and missile defense is nearing a structural limit because current systems were designed for a narrower threat environment than today’s mix of ballistic missiles, cru
NASA’s X-43A remains a landmark in hypersonic flight. In 2004, the unmanned experimental aircraft reached Mach 9.6, or about 7,346 mph, making it the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever flown. Using a
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Romania has been added to the U.S. counter-drone marketplace, allowing it to acquire counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology through a Pentagon-managed procurement platform. The Army announc
U.S. service members stationed in the Middle East received threatening text messages on Monday from a hacker group linked to Iranian cyber operations, according to Stars and Stripes. The messages, sen
The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of drone and autonomy spending in fiscal 2027, seeking nearly $55 billion for its new Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), the successor to the Biden-era
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
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Apr 21
A UK Defence Journal article describes an open-source map, titled “Operation EPIC FURY,” that appears to show the main airlift routes supporting U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Built from
DARPA’s X-61A “Gremlins” program reached a major milestone with the first flight of its reusable, air-launched drone. The test involved a C-130 from International Air Response launching the jet-powere
BAE Systems recently conducted a test firing of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets from a Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon, marking a significant advancement in the air
The A-10 Warthog, despite nearing the end of its service life, is undergoing significant testing to enhance its capabilities, particularly in aerial refueling. Recently, a modified A-10 equipped with
The U.S. military launched a significant air operation to rescue the crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle that was downed in Iran. Over the weekend, the operation involved approximately 176 aircraft and hund
A U.S. Air Force pilot was successfully rescued after being shot down deep inside Iran during a high-risk special operations mission. The F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt reported on 77 WABC Radio that both crew members involved in a recent F-15 crash are safe, citing information from two high-level sources. While th
Reports indicate that a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle pilot may have been captured after the aircraft was shot down over central Iran on April 3, 2026. Iranian media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp
On March 2, 2026, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer bombers that were attempting a low-altitude strike on Al Udeid Air Base and a liquefied natural gas facility in Ra
The Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 has selected Lattice as its enterprise tactical command and control platform for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). This decision underscores the inc
A tech hobbyist named Alisher Khojayev has created a shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype using a 3D printer, costing only $96 in parts. This Do-It-Yourself (DIY) system mimics military-grade mis
On March 16, 2026, a suspicious package was reported at the MacDill Air Force Base Visitors Center, located near the Dale Mabry entrance gate in Florida. In response to the situation, both the visitor
The U.S. Air Force achieved a notable tactical victory in Iran by using a $30 million smart bomb to destroy a Toyota Hilux pickup truck valued at $3,200, which was reportedly transporting two terroris
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
In "From Support Domain to Strategic Theater: Space Power in the 2030s," Dr. Peter Garretson discusses the evolving role of space power, emphasizing a shift from viewing space as merely a support doma
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on its F-35 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in military technology. The test, known as Project Overwatc
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on its F-35 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in military technology. The test, known as Project Overwatc
Air Force Developing AI Chatbot for Student Pilots
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The U.S. Air Force is developing "IP GPT," an AI chatbot aimed at assisting student pilots in their training. This initiative, spearheaded by the 19th Air Force's Flying Training Center of Excellence
The military's top authority on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has issued a warning to bomb technicians against uploading sensitive bomb disposal data into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI
DOD’s AI acceleration strategy - Nextgov/FCW
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On January 9, 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Strategy, aiming for the U.S. military to adopt an "AI-first" approach. This strategy is stru
The Pentagon's new guidance emphasizes the use of passive physical defenses like netting and cables to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks, marking a significant policy shift. Released
The University of Mississippi School of Law is addressing the increasing demand for legal expertise in air and space law through its Center for Air and Space Law. This program has been training attorn
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
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The U.S. Air Force has designated the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, to lead the Point Defense Battle Lab, aimed at countering small drone threats to military i
Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
Unmanned systems key to Arctic maritime defense, experts say
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Experts from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) emphasize the crucial role of unmanned systems in Arctic maritime defense amid increasing tensions with Russia and China. The Arctic has bec
The U.S. Space Force is poised to double its personnel over the next decade, according to Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Shawn Bratton. Speaking at the 2023 Space Symposium, Bratton highlighted t
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
The Triage Trap: When AI Speed Replaces Command Judgment
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The article discusses the "triage trap," where AI systems limit decision-making options by pre-selecting targets for commanders, effectively narrowing the decision space before human judgment can be a
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for processing data collected during operations, including biometrics, facial recognition, speaker identification, and
Trump Halts Dividends and Stock Buybacks for Defense Contractors
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President Trump has signed an executive order halting dividends and stock buybacks for defense contractors until they fulfill contracts for high-quality military equipment on time and within budget. H
In a recent Air Force experiment, AI tools outperformed human planners in military operation scenarios, generating viable courses of action (COAs) 90% faster and with fewer errors. The "DASH" experime
White House Order Underlines Space Force's Counterspace Mission
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Dec 31
On December 18, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” which emphasizes the importance of space security under President Donald Trump’s administr
Innovative Solutions for National Security | Kratos
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Dec 29
Kratos is a leading defense contractor focused on advancing national security through innovative technology and systems. The company specializes in key areas such as hypersonics, unmanned systems, pro
In January 2020, troops from the 82nd Airborne Division deployed to the Middle East following heightened tensions after the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The division's Task Force
Radar, other upgrades planned for experimental US Air Force AI fighter
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The U.S. Air Force is enhancing its experimental X-62 VISTA aircraft, a modified F-16D, with advanced radar and mission systems to better test artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The upgrades a
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing
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Dec 17
The U.S. Air Force has flown its first B-52 Stratofortress equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array radar to Edwards Air Force Base for testing, marking a key milestone in modernizing i
Congress Moves to Block A-10, F-15E Divestments in NDAA
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Dec 16
Congress is moving to block the Air Force's planned retirement of all 162 A-10 and 21 F-15E fighters by limiting divestments to 59 A-10s and no F-15Es in the 2026 budget. The National Defense Authoriz
SOCOM seeks candidates for agentic AI experimentation
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Dec 13
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is inviting industry participants to demonstrate agentic AI technologies at an experimentation event scheduled for April at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida.