TAMPA, Fla. — The leadership of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) said the force and its acquisitions — facing a multitude of hotspots and threats from around the globe — must be more flexible than ever, fueling an increase in research an development funding.
The US Air Force is hoping to have the ability to fire 100-plus KW lasers from its planes by 2022, according to reports.
PENTAGON: Star Wars fans, calm down. The US Air Force wants to fire a 100-plus-kilowattlaser from a small plane.
CSBA’s Bob Martinage and Ben FitzGerald of the Center for New American Security discuss how the U.S. plans to offset the technological gains of other countries on Defense News with Vago Muradian.
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman is trying to thwart the Pentagon’s efforts to begin a new round of military base closing.
When Capt. Jerry Hendrix was director of naval history, he was invited to a special dinner party at Adm. John Richardson’s house to discuss history and strategy.But it wasn’t just Hendrix who was invited, the guests included PhD’s and officers from all parts of the Navy whom Richardson brought together for an evening of good food and conversation.
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