Five Persistent Misconceptions About Modernizing The U.S. ICBM Force
Since the 1960s, the nuclear triad has served as the bedrock of American national security. The triad represents nuclear deterrence…
THOR anti-drone weapon has successful demonstration in Africa
Air Force spokesman Derek Kaufman confirmed in a separate email to Inside Defense that Air Force Chief Scientist Richard Joseph’s comments stating…
THOR: Air Force Tests Counter-Drone Microwave In Africa
The Air Force is testing its prototype drone-killing microwave, the Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Responder (THOR), “in a real-world setting”…
USAF Chief Scientist: DOD Needs More Hypersonics Experts, Testing Facilities
There aren’t enough experts or wind tunnel capacity for all the hypersonics development and testing currently underway, suggesting existing programs…
What to Watch List: Risky Russian Tactics in the Arctic Region
The Arctic ice is melting faster than expected, a reality that is opening up new waterways and points of access…
Does the U.S. Air Force Really Need to Get Bigger?
The U.S. Air Force still wants a much larger number of bombers, fighters, tankers and drones as part of a continued push…
