New Jersey
This week, we visit New Jersey and explore a site where U.S. Army scientists first bounced radar waves off the moon in a quest to detect ballistic missiles. We also discuss how a B-17 relic embodies dedication to duty, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Trump Seeks ‘Decisive’ Options for Iran as Assets Move Into Middle East
The Wall Street Journal | January 20, 2026
Collaborative Mission Autonomy: The Key to Next Gen Airpower
Heather Penney explores collaborative mission autonomy with Steve Fino and Ryan Bunge of Collins Aerospace. This is the technology that teams a crewed aircraft with an uncrewed aircraft, which unlocks greater mission effects than what either plane could realize on its own.
Not So Mighty Dragon: China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Might Have an Engine Problem
19FortyFive | January 13, 2026
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Acquisition
Empowering actors at all levels with a smart set of options at the right time and place demands procuring the most effective, efficient, and resilient set of tools.
Budgeting
Resource investment must prioritize investments that will yield best value for the Air Force, Space Force, and national security establishment as a whole.
Industry
Nuclear
Strategic deterrence is the bedrock of the national security enterprise thanks to the virtues and value of the triad.
Space
National security space activities are essential facets of any military operation, while also creating conditions essential for the civilian economy.
Strategy
Meeting national security requirements today and tomorrow requires insightful, creative approaches that prioritize America’s strengths, while not projecting undue vulnerability.