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Establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401

Establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401

The Department of Defense has established Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to centralize and accelerate efforts to counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). This new task force replaces…

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Empowering Distributed Control

Empowering Distributed Control

The Air Force’s Mission Command philosophy empowers Airmen to make faster decisions in complex, high-tempo environments. By leveraging AI, especially tools like Legion, distributed teams can reduce cognitive overload, integrate…

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Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan

Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan

The Marine Corps’ Artificial Intelligence Implementation Plan lays out a roadmap to bring AI into every level of operations, from tactical decision-making to enterprise support. It emphasizes building a strong…

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Test Plans, Results, and Lessons Learned About Open RAN Integration During the NTIA 5G Challenges

Test Plans, Results, and Lessons Learned About...

The NTIA’s 5G Challenges pushed the limits of next-generation wireless by testing how different vendors’ equipment could work together in real-world scenarios. Hosted with the Department of Defense and CableLabs,…

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18 GHz Band Report

18 GHz Band Report

The NTIA, NASA, and Department of Defense completed a study on the 18.1–18.6 GHz spectrum to support growing needs for space-to-space communications. This work follows the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference,…

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Elevated Vigilance: Expanding Aerostat Deployment to Finish the Job in Securing Our Border

Elevated Vigilance: Expanding Aerostat Deployment...

Elevated Vigilance: TCOM Aerostats Bolster Border Security and C5ISR Strategy examines how modern tethered aerostats strengthen U.S. border security by closing coverage gaps, extending radar horizons, and delivering up to…

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Adding Artificial Intelligence to the Team

Adding Artificial Intelligence to the Team

This piece explores how the U.S. Army is experimenting with large language models to support intelligence collection and planning in fast-moving combat environments. It highlights the challenges of adapting quickly…

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Defense Business System Determination and Implementation Guidance

Defense Business System Determination and...

The U.S. Army has issued updated guidance for determining, classifying, and managing Defense Business Systems (DBS) to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and compliance with federal law. The directive defines…

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Building Strategic Lethality

Building Strategic Lethality

“Building Strategic Lethality” explores how the U.S. military is strengthening its capabilities to deter and, if necessary, defeat future threats. It outlines the modernization of forces, the integration of advanced…

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Rationalization and Transformation of the Defense Technical Information Center

Rationalization and Transformation of the Defense...

To stay ahead in the global R&D race, the Department of Defense is restructuring the Defense Technical Information Center. With a major reduction in staff and a pivot toward AI-first…

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5G-Advanced Overview

5G-Advanced Overview

5G-Advanced is more than just a speed upgrade—it’s setting the stage for intelligent networks that can adapt to emerging demands in defense, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure. This evolution of 5G…

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Enhancing Security Protocols for the Department of Defense

Enhancing Security Protocols for the Department of...

Facing increasing threats from adversaries like China and Russia, the Department of Defense is tightening its security protocols to protect against supply chain attacks. The directive calls for immediate validation…

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ADP 3-0 Operations

ADP 3-0 Operations

Modern warfare demands more than firepower—it requires speed, integration, and adaptability across all domains. The U.S. Army’s latest operational doctrine highlights the shift toward multidomain operations, where ground, air, cyber,…

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Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2025 to 2034

Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2025 to...

The CBO’s 10-year outlook on U.S. nuclear forces reveals projected costs nearing $900 billion, driven by efforts to modernize land, sea, and air-based nuclear delivery systems. The report breaks down…

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Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession into the Military

Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession...

The Department of Defense has issued updated guidance outlining which medical conditions disqualify individuals from joining the U.S. military. While some conditions may be considered for waivers, others are explicitly…

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