Micah McCartney of Newsweek reports that China’s new drone “mothership,” the Jiu Tian, is set for a June test flight. Capable of launching up to 100 drones mid-air, it’s being hailed by state media as a breakthrough in drone warfare. However, experts warn that its large, non-stealthy design makes it vulnerable to modern air defenses, […]
Inside the Fast-Track Build of the B61-13 Nuclear Bomb
David A. Hoagland of War on the Rocks reports that the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, first developed after the Cuban Missile Crisis, remains a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear arsenal due to its adaptability. Over 60 years and 13 modifications later, the latest version—the B61-13—has been rapidly developed to address evolving threats, especially hardened and […]
Venus Aerospace Tests World’s First Mach 6-Capable Engine System
Venus Aerospace has successfully completed NASA-supported testing of advanced nozzle designs for its compact Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), a breakthrough in hypersonic propulsion. Backed by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award, the tested nozzles exceeded expectations and will be integrated into a flight demonstration this summer. Venus’s RDRE uses supersonic shockwaves to generate […]
JACKAL: New Spacecraft to Patrol Amid Rising Threats
Tereza Pultarova of IEEE Spectrum reports that True Anomaly, a Colorado-based startup founded by former U.S. Space Force and Air Force officers, is developing Jackal, an innovative spacecraft designed to patrol and protect orbital space. As satellite numbers and space debris increase, Jackal aims to address the rising risks of collisions and space threats from […]
Reusable Hypersonic Test Marks Historic Return
The Department of Defense reports that in March 2025, the U.S. completed a second successful flight of the Stratolaunch Talon-A2, a reusable uncrewed hypersonic vehicle that reached speeds over Mach 5. Part of the MACH-TB program, the tests mark the first reusable hypersonic flights since 1968 and aim to accelerate the development and testing of […]
Print, Crash, Reprint: One-Day Drones for Warfighters
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 Project Black Phoenix has proven the concept works, but outdated policies continue to stall innovation.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 […]
