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High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense – Part 1

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High-energy lasers, drones and power: Innovations in defense tech | Business of Defense – Part 1

Don Draper 2026.11.03 36

From industry stalwarts to small startups, defense tech creators are looking to provide solutions as conflict morphs...

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T-38 Crash That Briefly Paused Flights Caused by ‘Under-Torqued’ Pin

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T-38 Crash That Briefly Paused Flights Caused by ‘Under-Torqued’ Pin

Don Draper 2026.11.03 41

The crash of a T-38 trainer jet this May—which caused a weekslong pause in flights across the...

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Two ‘Non-Hostile’ Deaths Raise Iran War Toll to 23

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Two ‘Non-Hostile’ Deaths Raise Iran War Toll to 23

Don Draper 2026.10.31 49

Two Airmen supporting the U.S. conflict against Iran died this month in “non-hostile” incidents, according to the...

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Promotions for Space Force’s Second-Highest Enlisted Rank Explode

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Promotions for Space Force’s Second-Highest Enlisted Rank Explode

Don Draper 2026.10.31 51

Promotions to the Space Force’s second-highest enlisted grade, senior master sergeant, have surged to the highest level...

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‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilots

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‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilots

Don Draper 2026.10.31 53

MAILLY-LE-CAMP, France — Corporal Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105...

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Flu Vaccine Now Required for Many Airmen, Guardians, and DAF Civilians

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Flu Vaccine Now Required for Many Airmen, Guardians, and DAF Civilians

Don Draper 2026.10.31 51

Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical...

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New Analysis: Air Force Should Buy 250 Blended-Wing Tankers, as 2027 Demo Looms

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New Analysis: Air Force Should Buy 250 Blended-Wing Tankers, as 2027 Demo Looms

Don Draper 2026.10.30 62

A new think tank analysis finds a hypothetical blended-wing body tanker could offer twice as much refueling...

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Gulf War Air Campaign Map Featured in New Smithsonian Exhibit

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Gulf War Air Campaign Map Featured in New Smithsonian Exhibit

Don Draper 2026.10.30 46

A map pinned to the wall in a basement 36 years ago will go on display in...

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When Will US Transfer Operational Control to South Korea? Debate Rages

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When Will US Transfer Operational Control to South Korea? Debate Rages

Don Draper 2026.10.30 44

For years, U.S. and South Korean officials have said they want to reach an arrangement where, should...

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AFRL Plans to Award $30M for Cislunar Project Starting Next Spring

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AFRL Plans to Award $30M for Cislunar Project Starting Next Spring

Don Draper 2026.10.30 54

The Air Force Research Laboratory plans to launch its latest technology challenge next month—a project meant to...

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