Cyber warfare’s operational model creates distinctive human costs: operators can conduct missions against adversaries worldwide, return home the same day, and be recalled hours later without any physi
Longshot is developing reusable, ground-based acceleration infrastructure intended to improve hypersonic testing and eventually reduce the cost of space access. Its approach shifts more fuel, energy,
The Pentagon’s plans for modernizing polygraph examinations have become unclear after officials issued statements that appear to conflict with earlier documents and presentations. Declassified slides
The United States has withdrawn all of its bombers—believed to be around a dozen B-1 Lancers—from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following a counter-terrorism investigation and reports of a new threa
In November 1970, a Titan IIIC launched a classified US military payload from Cape Canaveral. The payload was later identified as a Defense Support Program (DSP) satellite, the first in a constellatio
The Pentagon has announced plans for a new four-star combatant command, tentatively called Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM), focused on integrating autonomous and robotic systems across the U.S
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In 1994, the U.S. Air Force’s Wright Laboratory in Ohio considered unconventional non-lethal chemical weapons intended to disrupt enemy morale, discipline, and operations. A declassified three-page pr
The U.S. Navy has selected Boeing to develop its F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter, ending a contentious competition against Northrop Grumman. Lockheed Martin was reportedly eliminated in a
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has partnered with Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs, granting British companies unprecedented access to Ukraine’s wartime data and AI infrastructure for battlefield-
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will receive new counter-drone capabilities in the coming weeks from Joint Interagency Task Force 401, according to Col. Brian Chatman, commander of Space Launch Del
The Defense Department’s enterprise generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, has expanded rapidly since its launch in December. Approximately 1.7 million of the department’s roughly 3 million personnel—incl
The Pentagon is introducing a Joint Warfighter Evaluation (JWE) for Army, Air Force and Marine Corps colonels and Navy captains competing for promotion to one-star rank. Announced by Defense Secretary
As artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons become more common in warfare, military experts and chaplains are preparing for their potential psychological and moral effects on service members. A
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to give artificial intelligence and autonomous systems greater responsibility in military operations, but leaders recognize that widespread adoption depends on building
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach announced plans to strengthen the defense of U.S. air bases, arguing that the service can no longer assume it will operate from secure “sanctuaries.” Speakin
U.S. defense-tech company Anduril Industries has partnered with Poland’s state-owned PGZ to locally assemble and produce the Barracuda-500M surface-launched cruise missile. The deal is still subject t
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a new portable, medium-caliber air-defense gun designed to counter drones and subsonic cruise missiles after Iranian attacks exposed gaps in U.S. base defense in the Midd
The U.S. Air Force is exploring a new ground-based, medium-caliber anti-aircraft gun system to defend air bases worldwide against drones and subsonic cruise missiles. A recent Request for Information
A Rulebook for Surprises: Commanding Autonomous Aircraft
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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
The US Army and Navy have successfully tested a hypersonic missile designed to travel at speeds above Mach 5, marking another step toward faster long-range strike capabilities. The weapon is intended
The U.S. Air Force is seeking industry partners to provide a ground-based launcher system to protect its installations from cruise missiles and drones. Through a Request for Information due Aug. 6, th
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced a new air defense system called **Hypnosis**, designed to disrupt aerial threats by **jamming and spoofing satellite navigation signals**. The system u
In September 1985, the US Air Force carried out a landmark anti-satellite test by using an F-15 Eagle to launch an ASM-135 missile and destroy the defunct Solwind P78-1 research satellite. This was th
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The Give to Give Foundation’s Veterans Program offers transformational retreats for U.S. Veterans and Veteran spouses focused on personal growth, resilience, leadership, stress management, and well-be
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The U.S. Air Force is considering Northrop Grumman’s autonomous drone Talon as a strong candidate for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In December, the service officially designated th
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist and counterintelligence officer charged in 2019 with espiona
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Congress is moving to expand the U.S. military by about 30,000 active-duty troops in fiscal 2026, with funding included in the newly released Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills. The fi
Defining Cognitive Warfare: A NDAA Mandate Response
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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,
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
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The COMSEC Courier Faraday Backpack, priced at $449.95, is a specialized product designed for the United States Air Force to secure classified devices and cryptographic materials in contested environm
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The COMSEC Courier Faraday Backpack, priced at $449.95, is a specialized product designed for the United States Air Force to secure classified devices and cryptographic materials in contested environm
The El Paso Balloon Incident Could Have Been a Disaster
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The El Paso Balloon Incident highlights significant concerns regarding the use of experimental weapons without proper coordination and oversight. On February 13, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (C
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"Read Anything, Summarize Everything" emphasizes the importance of effective summarization in processing and understanding information. The key points highlight that summarization is a skill that allo
How Crew Rest & Sleep On B-2 Spirit Bomber Flights
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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 Tuck Next Step: Transition to Business program at Dartmouth offers a general management certificate tailored for elite athletes and military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. The rigorou
US Lawmakers Block Cancellation Of Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Program
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U.S. lawmakers have successfully blocked the Pentagon's plans to cancel the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail program, ensuring continued funding for this advanced airborne early warning aircraft. The decision aro
The Space Review: Space is the front line and not the final frontier
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The article by T. Bogacz emphasizes the urgent need for the United States to develop proactive norms for space warfare, moving away from the outdated notion of space as a sanctuary. With major powers
1958 Tybee Island mid-air collision - Wikipedia
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On February 5, 1958, a mid-air collision between a United States Air Force Boeing B-47 bomber and a North American F-86 fighter near Tybee Island, Georgia, resulted in the loss of a 7,600-pound Mark 1