MARCH 18, 2026 - When a C-17 Globemaster III touched down at Hill Air Force Base, Feb. 15, it carried more than cargo, it delivered a glimpse of how the military may power future operations. Inside the aircraft sat a transportable micro-nuclear reactor, part of a groundbreaking Department of War effort to provide reliable energy to military forces operating anywhere in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Draper Liquid Rocket Engine
MARCH 17, 2026 - The Air Force Research Laboratory and an aerospace technology and defense systems contractor recently flew the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator, powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating key concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step toward advancing capabilities that strengthen deterrence and … [Read more...]
Army Conducts River-Crossing with Korea
MARCH 17, 2026 — Demonstrating their combined strength and readiness, the U.S. Eighth Army and the Republic of Korea Army executed a dynamic river-crossing exercise on March 14, a key event within the annual Freedom Shield 26 exercise. This demanding training is a visible symbol of the U.S. commitment to the defense of Korea and regional stability, proving that our forces are … [Read more...]
AI Program to Guide Next-Generation Chip Development
MARCH 17, 2026 – A Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific artificial intelligence program is poised to help guide the development of a new generation of American-made microchips, following a high-level summit hosted by the University of Arizona on Feb. 18. A new coalition of leaders from academia, venture capital, and the semiconductor industry has identified a NIWC … [Read more...]
Army Exchange Officers Build Trust Within NATO
MARCH 17, 2026 - Far from the familiar formations of the U.S. Army, a select group of American Soldiers is deeply embedded within the military forces of their European allies. Each year, U.S. Army NATO brings these exchange officers together for a crucial training and leader development event, ensuring they remain ready and connected while serving in isolated assignments across … [Read more...]