Armed drones (also commonly called Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs) are unmanned aircraft designed to identify, surveil, and engage ground-based targets—ranging from material to individuals—with kinetic weapons. The United States…

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Special operations encompass the use of small units in direct or indirect military actions focused on strategic or operational objectives. These actions require units with combinations of specialized personnel, equipment,…

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This report is provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to a requirement established in the National Defense…

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This strategy identifies the need to account for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats holistically to prevent, mitigate, withstand, operate through, and recover from WMD attacks. Recognizing that different actors…

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There is no issue more critical to US security than the expansive and long-term challenge posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Russian war in Ukraine is deservedly…

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This anthology of fictional stories helps visualize a future era of special operations. Through their creative talents and subject matter knowledge, the authors realistically portray what is within the realm…

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A January 2023 Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report, “The First Battle of the Next War: Wargaming a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan,” when discussing hypersonic weapons, suggests their…

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The FY23-28 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Strategic Plan communicates a clear-cut vision and direction for the future of the DHA. The DHA Strategic Plan is intended to educate those in…

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The National Biodefense Strategy makes clear that it is a vital interest of the United States to manage the risk of biological incidents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. DoD…

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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is responsible for ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of the nation’s nuclear stockpile without nuclear explosive testing. Subcritical experiments are used to support…

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Congress has expressed concern about the threat to U.S. national security posed by Russia and China. The Army believes that in order to address this threat, it must be able…

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The U.S.’s ability to fight and win future wars will depend heavily upon technological advancements in weapons and technology. Advancements in next-generation weapons will allow our safety and security while…

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History shows the U.S. dominates conventional warfare but struggles against irregular forces. Due to multiple conflicts with insurgent forces, the U.S. developed counterinsurgency methodology and tactics. However, as American military…

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For more than 15 years after 9/11, counterterrorism served as the preeminent concern and orientation point for U.S. national security. That era is over. The United States has prioritized and…

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“We recruit individuals, but we retain families.” This insightful statement recognizes the importance of familial bonds in the military profession and the challenge of maintaining them while actively defending the…

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