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1 week ago
World politics

US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat

US is repairing WWII airstrips in the Pacific to enhance defense against China's growing military presence.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US rebuilding WWII Pacific airfields amid China threat

US is repairing WWII airstrips in the Pacific to enhance defense against China's growing military presence.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
#drones
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who Is Spying on America's Nuclear Triad?

Ukraine effectively uses small drones in warfare, raising concerns about U.S. military preparedness for drone threats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
#norad
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

NORAD Intercepts Plane in Restricted Air Space Over Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club

NORAD scrambled F-16 jets after a private plane entered restricted airspace near Mar-a-Lago, but there was no threat to the president.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Suspicious vehicle triggers lockdown at America's nuclear testing base

Base officials stated that personnel from the 30th Security Forces Squadron responded to the suspicious vehicle around 10.10am local time, detaining one person at the scene for questioning.
Mission District
#drone-warfare
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account states a Patriot system intercepted an Iranian drone, contradicting the US military's claim of a drone strike injuring civilians.
US news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Package left at US Air Force base had 'possible energetic materials'

A suspicious package containing possible energetic materials was discovered outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, triggering a full-scale investigation by the FBI and bomb disposal teams.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK facility to make exotic materials for hypersonic missiles

CMCs are a composite material, one in which the fibers are ceramic or carbon, embedded in a ceramic matrix. They are created to overcome the brittleness of traditional ceramics, while providing high-temperature resistance, light weight, and high strength. According to DSTL, they are capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 1,000°C (1,832°F), and unlike metals, they hold their strength and shape under extreme heat and stress.
Science
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Two Doomsday Planes spotted in California over two months were conducting routine operations unrelated to Iran tensions, though their presence sparked public speculation about national security threats.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

JUST IN: 6 Americans Now Confirmed Dead in Military Plane Crash Over Iraq

All six U.S. service members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead; the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US test launches Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The US Air Force conducted a scheduled Minuteman III ICBM test launch from California to validate nuclear weapon system readiness and performance capabilities.
Venture
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Air Force Research Lab seeks more national approach for innovation

The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks input on establishing a national dual-use technology network to accelerate development of civilian technologies adaptable for military applications.
US news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

ULA isn't making the Space Force's GPS interference problem any easier

The US Space Force is launching new GPS satellites to replace aging constellation members and introduce advanced military capabilities like jam-resistant M-code signals.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Air Force spy jet circling over states home to America's missile silos

A US Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane flew over America's nuclear missile fields in the Dakotas, coinciding with stalled Iran nuclear negotiations and Trump's stated dissatisfaction with talks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

Number one is speed takes priority over perfection. We can iterate to get to operational capability. And the second is that early soldier feedback is critical in order to make sure we're getting the right technology for the future fight, and then we want to be able to prove the demand signal before we spend big dollars on programs.
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fromJezebel
1 month ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Montana National Guard Appoints First Ever Cyber Warfare Officer

We have seen warfare utilize not just kinetic but cyber-attacks as well to support their endgame and their goals, so being able to anticipate what our adversaries are doing in the cyber landscape is critical to our ability to conduct warfare.
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Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why this NATO fighter wing says its American-made Hornets work well for front-line air patrols

Spain deployed EF-18M fighters and a 200-member detachment to Šiauliai, Lithuania, for a four-month NATO Baltic air policing rotation to conduct rapid intercepts of non‑compliant aircraft.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Army hopes AI can slash troops' paperwork burden

The US Army's biggest AI gamble may not be on autonomous weapons, but instead whether Silicon Valley software can tackle the service's most tedious and, more often than not, grueling administrative jobs. Think less uncrewed aircraft and more behind-the-scenes tasks like recruiting, equipment maintenance, and endless gear inventories. Through a mix of new tools, redesigned workflows, and data integration, logisticians
Artificial intelligence
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there's nowhere to put it

The US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM program is on track for first test flight next year, with operational deployment in early 2030s, though full deployment timeline, costs, and warhead capacity remain undisclosed.
#air-force-one
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Aircraft That Forced Changes in U.S. Military Strategy

Certain aircraft forced doctrinal, organizational, and operational changes by introducing capabilities existing U.S. military doctrine could not absorb.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US military's drone-defense confusion is leaving its bases vulnerable, Pentagon watchdog finds

Inconsistent and unclear Pentagon counter-drone policies leave some US military bases, including sensitive installations, unable to defend against increasing drone incursions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know

Trump said on Thursday that a US armada is heading towards the Gulf region with Iran being its focus. US officials said an aircraft carrier strike group and other assets are to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days. We're watching Iran. We have a big force going towards Iran, Trump said. And maybe we won't have to use it. We have a lot of ships going that direction.
World politics
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Temporary Military Gear and Assets That Became Permanent Fixtures

Temporary, emergency military gear often becomes permanent when battlefield performance, reliability, and adaptability outperform planned replacements, reshaping doctrine and procurement priorities.
Science
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Radiation-detecting military aircraft seen flying low over Bay Area

A government AW-139 helicopter will conduct low-altitude aerial radiation surveys over the Bay Area this week as routine Super Bowl security preparedness.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Army readies 1,500 paratroopers specializing in arctic operations for possible deployment to Minnesota if Trump invokes Insurrection Act | Fortune

About 1,500 active-duty soldiers were placed on standby for potential deployment to Minnesota pending invocation of the Insurrection Act amid an immigration enforcement operation.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Aircraft That Redefined How the U.S. Projects Military Power

Aircraft enabled the United States to extend global reach, reduce reliance on foreign bases, accelerate responses, and signal deterrence without committing to full-scale war.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

The cost for the US and other militaries to keep newer combat aircraft ready to fly is going to soar in the coming years, a new report on sustainment trends argues. A new report from the American consulting firm Oliver Wyman projects global military aircraft spending over the next decade, including an annual sustainment cost growth of 1.1% through 2036. That's a pace roughly 11 times faster than the previous decade.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US announces multi-day aerial military drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

Air Forces Central, the air component of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Tuesday that it would hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the US Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise was designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution, Air Forces Central added in a statement.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

West Coast Marines want to train 500 new drone pilots a year in a crash course on everything from flying to explosions

Marines run a 15-day drone pilot course training aerial navigation, attack drone operation, and safe explosive payload preparation, aiming to certify 500 operators annually.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Air Force changed how gate guards greet people. Troops and civilians on base say they sound like 'Walmart greeters.'

Altus AFB implemented a mandatory gate greeting, prompting ridicule of Defenders and a warning that disrespect toward gate guards will result in accountability.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army jammed its new command-and-control tech to see if electronic warfare would break it

Much like the war in Ukraine, future battlefields could be drowning in electronic interference, so the US Army stress-tested new command-and-control tech against that threat. The need to maintain connections between command and deployed weapons and crews, or reestablish those links when they're lost, is shaping how soldiers train on the service's Next Generation Command and Control, a new software-driven system that's being developed for the Army.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Defense & Aerospace Stocks After Microsoft's $170M Air Force Win

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s $170 million Air Force cloud contract signals the massive defense modernization wave reshaping Pentagon technology buying. While Microsoft grabs headlines, the real winners are companies building hardware that protects American interests: fighter jets, missile systems, submarines, and bombers. These aren't software plays - they're steel, titanium, and composite fiber companies with decade-long backlogs and bipartisan budget support. We ranked the top five defense and aerospace stocks based on profitability margins, operational efficiency, balance sheet strength, and positioning in the defense modernization cycle.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why an Army antidrone laser grounded flights at El Paso International Airport

El Paso International Airport closed after a reported cartel drone incursion; authorities used counter‑drone measures, including a DOD-loaned LOCUST laser, to neutralize the threat.
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