More directed energy weapons on the way! If you weren’t tracking the op in Venezuela there were reports of sonic weapons. The way of the future is wild!

http://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/department-war-confirms-plans-scale-192718604.html

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Department Of War Confirms Plans To Scale ‘Directed Energy Weapons’

The Department of War expanding use of “directed energy weapons.” America, China, and Russia are all developing direct energy weapons.

Pretty big deal here! USSF finally is fully online, and if you don’t think space effects what you’ll do in an aircraft you’re mistaken!

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2026/01/22/space-forces-southern-activated-amid-western-hemisphere-focus/

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Space Forces Southern activated amid Western Hemisphere focus

The U.S. Space Force officially activated the component in a ceremony on Wednesday, formalizing its role in space operations across the Western Hemisphere.

As small drone warfare becomes prevalent in military operations the USMC has a contract for its own drones. Crazy to see something from call of duty now making its way to the big leagues.

http://www.twz.com/uncategorized/inside-andurils-bolt-m-kamikaze-drone-program

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Inside Anduril's Bolt-M Kamikaze Drone Program

We go in-depth with Anduril on their machine learning-infused loitering munition that the USMC just ordered, including how they intend to produce it at scale.

If you’re not following the news, you definitely should read up on the protests in Iran. President Trump is leaving all options on the table when it comes to possible intervention from the Iranian government killing protesters.

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/01/16/trump-faces-sharper-questions-over-possible-military-action-on-iran/

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Trump faces sharper questions over possible military action on Iran

The White House insists military options remain “on the table” regarding Iran, with the Islamic Republic convulsed by nationwide protests.

Check out this article talking about some of the planning that went into the operation. As a pilot in the USAF you always have to train to worst case and be prepared. If the worst case doesn’t happen great, but if it does then you are…

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U.S. Was Primed To Destroy Three Venezuelan Airfields If Fighters Attempted To Launch

A Justice Department memo also says there were fears that up to 75 air defense sites stood between American forces and their objective.

Big news for those who are looking to head off to pilot training. I’d expect many of you to be spending time at one of these locations as the USAF finds ways to augment UPT.

http://www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-aviation-academy-air-force-pilot-training-contract

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US Aviation Academy wins $835M USAF pilot training contract

US Aviation Academy has won an $835.6M US Air Force contract to provide early-stage pilot training through 2035 under a long-term agreement.

The Buff is here to stay! Like the fast and furious franchise the buff will never die. New upgrades are on the way for this Cold War era jet!

http://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2026/01/06/us-air-force-awards-boeing-2b-contract-to-begin-b-52-engine-upgrades/

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US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War-era bomber the B-52J.