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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Ives, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron defender, pilots a drone during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The drone carried balloon targets to help operators practice acquiring, tracking and engaging simulated aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

One year in, America’s counter-drone task force still has ‘a ton of work to do’

JIATF-401 leaders met to discuss inroads made and what’s next as pressure mounts to mitigate domestic UAS threats.

6 hours ago By Brandi Vincent Lindsey Wilkinson

U.S. Air Force Airmen attach balloons to a drone during at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The balloons served as aerial targets, allowing defenders to simulate engagements against small unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

U.S. military to host directed energy ‘shoot-off’ amid governmentwide counter-drone push

Officials leading the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 shared new details about that pilot program and other updates on recent progress.

3 days ago By Brandi Vincent

Abraham (Avi) Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University. (Photo by: Lotem Loeb, May 22, 2026; shared by Avi Loeb.)

New science advisory council forms to help US government ‘resolve the UAP mystery’

Theoretical physicist and Harvard University Professor Avi Loeb shared early details about the new UAP Science Advisory Council.

Jun 17, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

A team of Air Transportation Specialists assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, unloads cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 3, 2026. The team, reinforced by augmentees from multiple units, have efficiently processed critical MICAPs, morale pallets, and essential supplies bound for U.S. Central Command. (DOD Photo by Andrew Sinclair, DVIDS)

Why unauthorized drone incursions are ‘a clear and present issue’ for US Transportation Command

Counter-drone operations go beyond protecting stationary military installations, Gen. Randall Reed told DefenseScoop.

Jun 5, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

A U.S. Air Force crew chief guides in a F-35A Lightning II following actions in Venezuela in support of Operation Absolute Resolve, Jan. 3, 2026. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Special Forces soldier charged with using classified information to profit off online prediction market released on $250K bond

The DOJ accused 38-year-old Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke of using classified information to place tens of thousands of dollars worth of bets on Polymarket in…

Apr 24, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Right, The Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy A. George; and Lt. Gen. Tony Hale, G-2 Deputy Chief of Staff, aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk, view different training sites of Fort Huachuca’s John R. Fox Multi-Domain Operations Non-Kinetic Range Complex Feb. 21, 2024. The complex is used by the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and visiting units and organizations. (DVIDS Photo by Sgt. Jilian Mueller)

Army Counterintelligence Command prepares for expanded off-post authorities

Agents will soon be permitted to conduct searches, execute warrants, and make arrests off of military installations, the G2 said.

Oct 16, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Col. Frost discusses threat intel sharing at CyberTalks 2022.

Cybercom exec calls for deeper threat intel-sharing as warfare evolves

The combatant command relies “heavily on” open-source intelligence associated with cyber threats to national security.

Oct 21, 2022 By Brandi Vincent