NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Ongoing efforts under U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Joint Fires Network will officially transition into an integrated program office in October, according to a senior Air Force official.
The Joint Fires Network is a prototyping effort that seeks to develop a battle management platform able to display real-time, actionable threat information from across domains to joint and partner forces operating in high-end conflicts — particularly within the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Air Force is working on a new defensive cyberspace operations campaign plan as it moves to protect military bases and utility companies against digital threats, according to a top commander.
The effort comes amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to China-backed actors. Prominent entities known as Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, which are believed to be backed by the Chinese government, have particularly alarmed U.S. officials.
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a recent U.S.
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A dangerous illusion in Washington persists, believing capability shortfalls in irregular warfare are solvable before the bullets and drones fly during conflict.
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The first F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter will be ready to fly by 2028, and the first airframe is already being built
On Sept. 16–18, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to the United Kingdom for a state visit. The British royals provided glittering pomp and ceremony, with activities including a state banquet at Windsor Castle. The president also met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his official country estate, Chequers. The British charm offensive sought to ensure positive relations with Washington at a time of heightened uncertainty in trans-Atlantic relations. We asked five experts to highlight and evaluate the key issues shaping the U.S.
The King welcomed the Royal Navy’s newest