Advertisement

China

Members of the 18th Space Defense Combat Squadron, a unit assigned to U.S. Space Forces – Space under the USSF Force Generation model, observe orbital data at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024.  (Photo by David Dozoretz)

China practicing on-orbit ‘dogfighting’ tactics with space assets, Gen. Guetlein says

The demonstrations are yet another example of adversary advancements in space and their ability to use them for military applications.
Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, communicates with an F-35 pilot prior to a mission. Paiser is serving as an F-35A Lightning II crew chief for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

Air Force leaders issue new warning about China-backed recruitment efforts by private companies

The commanders of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations released statements Friday.
Advertisement
Leaders assemble for a meeting of the heads of state of the North Atlantic Council, Indo-Pacifc Partners and the European Union, during the 2024 NATO Summit on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

NATO seeks to confront the growing ‘pressure of hybrid war’ 

Officials from nations that border Russia reflected on the rise in hybrid warfare tactics — and how NATO is moving to counter them.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, United States Africa Command commanding general, gifts coins to marines stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, in recognition of their performance on Sept. 14, 2023. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gentile)

DOD turns to tech as physical presence around Africa dwindles

U.S. Africa Command is evaluating how to best apply technology with allies and partners to monitor rising adversarial influence, terrorism and other emerging threats as forces hustle…
Staff Sgt. Gregory Fretz, cyber operations specialist with 178th Cyber Protection, Mississippi Army National Guard, monitors cyber attacks during Exercise Southern Strike at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 21, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Renee Seruntine)

Information operations will be ‘foundational’ to future DOD efforts, Cybercom chief says

In addition to conducting information operations, the military must begin preparing for how service members and commanders will themselves be targeted, according to Gen. Timothy Haugh.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement