Dustin Thomas, Jordan Atkins, and Peter Dyrud of War on the Rocks report that the U.S. Air Force has the opportunity to revolutionize drone warfare by enabling troops to design, build, and deploy low-cost, mission-specific drones in under 24 hours. Project Black Phoenix has proven the concept works, but outdated policies continue to stall innovation. […]
Solving America’s Missile Shortage
According to The Maritime Executive, a new study, Empty Bins In A Wartime Environment by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), warns that the U.S. lacks sufficient precision-guided munitions to sustain a major naval conflict with China, such as a potential Taiwan Strait war. Simulations show that key missile stockpiles would be depleted within […]
Drone Wars: US and China Showcase Next-Gen Microwave Weapons
Nations are rapidly developing advanced weapons to counter the growing threat of drones, especially low-cost, swarm-capable systems. High-power microwave (HPM) weapons are a key focus, as they can disable drones by disrupting their electronics without expensive ammunition. The US and China are leading this push, each testing next-gen microwave systems designed for battlefield use, aiming […]
Got Cash?
When the lights go out, like they did last week in Spain and Portugal, you don’t want to rely on being able to beg your way for food and water. Which is why having cash on hand may be your saving grace to remove some of the uncertainty in desperate times. Many Spaniards and Portuguese […]
The AI Gap: Why Consumer Tech Outpaces U.S. Defense Systems
Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril, warns of a future in which China rapidly invades Taiwan, overpowering unprepared U.S. forces due to outdated defense systems and a lack of scalable military production. He highlights a troubling tech gap: “your Tesla has better AI than U.S. aircraft, your Roomba has better autonomy than most Pentagon weapons, and […]
Be a Hero: Power Grid Blackout USA
The cause of the recent major power outage in Spain was a blackout in renewable solar energy, a problem many warned would happen. What can you do if something like this comes your way? First, you always need to have some cash on you. Over the winter, hanging with my sister and brother-in-law up in […]
Blazing Ahead: U.S. Bets on Draper Engine to Close Hypersonic Gap
Ursa Major has received a $28.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to advance its Draper engine for hypersonic and in-space propulsion. Developed in under a year—faster than industry norms—Draper successfully completed a major hotfire test in March 2024. The 4,000-pound-thrust, storable liquid engine offers maneuverability and extended range, making it ideal for tactical hypersonic missions […]
Got Water?
When the you-know-what hits the fan, water is the one commodity we can’t live without for more than about three days. Having enough water on hand for you and your family to survive for a couple of weeks is no easy task or fun to think about, but it’s necessary. (You can begin by reading […]
U.S. Conducts Secret Test of ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Missile
Richard Tribou of the Orlando Sentinel reports that the U.S. Army has officially named its long-range hypersonic weapon “Dark Eagle” following a successful test at Cape Canaveral. Designed to strike high-value targets at extreme speeds, the missile system combines speed, accuracy, and stealth. Developed jointly by the Army and Navy, Dark Eagle aims to enhance […]
Bureaucracy Is Crippling U.S. Drone Innovation
Nathan Ecelbarger of War on the Rocks reports that the U.S. military’s drone acquisition process is failing to keep pace with battlefield demands, hindered by outdated regulations and bureaucratic gatekeeping. In response, veterans and active-duty personnel launched the U.S. National Drone Association to drive innovation through open drone competitions, echoing how the National Rifle Association […]
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