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Recent coverage includes a Space Force special operations plan questioned by Congress, a Tech Force initiative to hire thousands for two-year federal jobs, a Navy report on V-22 Osprey safety risks, and a new presidential jet arriving early. Paul Scharre’s views on the global AI arms race are also discussed.
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“Meet the Aircraft That Flies Itself”: Sikorsky’s New Nomad Drone Blends Helicopter Power With Jet Speed (and It’s Ready for Combat)
Sikorsky unveils the Nomad family of VTOL aircraft, blending helicopter agility with fixed-wing speed. Nomad series offers scalable design for missions ranging from military operations…
“Faster Than a Bullet, Smarter Than a Missile”: U.S.: U.K. Breakthrough in Hypersonic Engine Tech Could Redefine Global Power
The UK and US achieve a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, potentially reshaping global military power. Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds over Mach 5,…
“A Shell With a Jet Engine”: The Sceptre Ramjet Artillery Round Flies 93 Miles at Supersonic Speed: and Changes the Rules of Modern Warfare
The Sceptre TRBM 155HG artillery round introduces a ramjet engine for extended range and supersonic speed. The round features precision guidance with a hybrid GPS/inertial…
“From California to Anywhere in 90 Minutes”: The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Cargo Program Could Redefine Global Transport Forever
The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Cargo project aims to deliver cargo globally in under 90 minutes. Collaboration with Rocket Lab USA involves testing the Neutron…
“They’ve Built the Next Nuclear Deterrent”: The U.S. Unveils the AGM-181A LRSO Missile to Replace Its Aging Cruise Arsenal
The AGM-181A missile is designed to replace the aging AGM-86B in the U.S. military arsenal. Developed by Raytheon, the LRSO offers enhanced stealth and improved…
“They Call It ‘Ninth Heaven’”: China’s Massive Drone Mothership Could Unleash 100 Kamikaze Drones at Once (but it might self-destruct first)
China’s Jiu Tian drone mothership aims to deploy swarms of kamikaze drones for enhanced battlefield capabilities. The aircraft faces challenges such as vulnerability to air…
“They Swear It’s Real”: The Air Force’s Secretive F-47 Fighter May Be Hiding Its True Shape (and it’s already rewriting air warfare)
The Air Force’s F-47 jet features a modular design for seamless integration with emerging technologies. Speculative renderings might serve as strategic misdirection to protect design…
“They Heard the Hull Groan”: Inside the Polar Sea’s Battle With ‘Rubber Ice’ That Nearly Stopped America’s Most Powerful Icebreaker (and changed Arctic strategy forever)
The Polar Sea was a key player in U.S. icebreaking missions and scientific exploration in polar regions. The ship faced challenges like rubber ice, testing…
“We Thought It Wouldn’t Come Back”: How the B-52 Survived Every War and Still Dominates the Sky (with upgrades no one expected)
The B-52 Stratofortress played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, showcasing its resilience and strategic importance. The B-52’s development was driven by the Cold…
“I Saw It Bounce Off”: Experts Reveal the ‘Missile vs Orb’ Video Wasn’t a UAP at All (and the truth is far less cosmic)
A video at a Congressional hearing sparked speculation about a U.S. missile and a mysterious object. The object was likely a high-altitude balloon, not a…
“We Watched It Move Alone”: The Army’s New Autonomous Combat Vehicle Just Replaced Human Drivers (and it’s learning faster than anyone expected)
BAE Systems and Forterra unveil an autonomous AMPV prototype for the U.S. Army’s combat teams. The AMPV is designed to replace the outdated M113 with…
“They Vanish Beneath the Waves”: These Silent Chinese Drones Are Rewriting Naval Warfare (and no one knows how to stop them)
China’s new unmanned submersibles feature stealth capabilities and autonomous operations, altering maritime warfare dynamics. These submersibles possess zero-radius turning and function below 90 decibels to…