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KC-135 Stratotanker
QiOSK

Military tankers for Iran attack deploying near Iraq War levels

'Strikes could occur any time now,' say experts who explain what mid-air refuelers mean for sustained operations

defense tech trade shows
Military Industrial Complex

In Silicon Valley, Hegseth is just one link in the brave new kill chain

Today's 'disrupters' are merely investors and techies who want to change the rules so they can be the 'Apple' of weapons, subsidized by you, of course

Us-army-soldiers
Military Industrial Complex

Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?

It's about manpower, material, and most importantly, how we choose to use our military forces. We're doing it all wrong.

Counter drone laser tech
QiOSK

Report: DoD lets CBP shoot balloon with laser in airspace meltdown

The Pentagon has been testing the tech despite FAA concerns it affects aviation safety

Combatant commanders
Military Industrial Complex

Cut bloated military commands, get rid of ‘mission creep’

It's not just about trimming generals, but designing headquarters to disincentivize constant engagement and shift resources to where they're truly needed

F-35
Military Industrial Complex

The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers

Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performance issues and taking valuable flight time away from pilots