JUNE 19, 2019 - A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System—or CLaWS—is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground. “This was all in response to a need for counter unmanned aerial systems to take down drones,” said Don Kelley, program manager … [Read more...]
Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th
JUNE 19, 2019 - Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits. “You have to have a minimum of six years (in service) in order to be eligible to transfer benefits, and after 16 years, … [Read more...]
XQ-58A UAV Completes Second Successful Flight
JUNE 18, 2019 - The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a low-cost unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight, June 11, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The test marked the second successful flight for the aircraft this year. The inaugural 72-minute flight was recorded in March. The Air Force Research Laboratory developed the … [Read more...]
Providing Access to Space Through Innovation
JUNE 18, 2019, VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA - As the space domain continues to grow, so does the need for access to space. The U.S. Air Force and Space Command are powered by innovation. Because of this, Vandenberg Air Force Base is continually making improvements to base facilities, equipment and the way Airmen and operation partners do their job in order to complete the … [Read more...]
U.S. Working to Build International Consensus on Gulf of Oman Incident
JUNE 17, 2019 - Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said the United States is working to build international consensus on the way forward to deal with the Gulf of Oman where Iran attacked two oiler tankers. Shanahan spoke prior to meeting with Portuguese Defense Minister Joao Titternigton Gomes Cravinho at the Pentagon. He said DOD is supporting efforts by Secretary … [Read more...]