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Operations and warfare is always evolving and adapting. New technologies come out and new ways to counter need to be expanded as well. New ways to combat drones is now being created. This is definitely something that is on the priority list for the US.
http://www.twz.com/air/entire-family-of-vampire-counter-drone-systems-unveiled
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Entire Family Of VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Systems Unveiled
Drone boats, attack helicopters, unmanned ground vehicles and other platforms are being earmarked to carry improved versions of the anti-drone system. Drone boats, attack helicopters, unmanned ground vehicles and other platforms are being earmarked to carry improved versions of the … Continue reading
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As the news reposts 24hrs of government shutdown and riots in Portland, our adversaries don’t stop. China is still pushing hard to be a top military power and with that comes innovation. UCAVs are on the forefront of being the next big thing for all major countries but China is closer to having them “combat ready” this article talks about the…
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China's Stealth Sharp Sword Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles Deployed To Operational Airbase
The appearance of GJ-11 Sharp Sword drones at a base in Western China points to the type getting closer to an operational state.
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CHAOS posted an update 3 days ago
BD Fam,
Check out this article from the Air Force Times for the latest on the Dedicated Wingman Drone Program.
It will be interesting to see how this fits into the total force. I’ll be curious to see if it infiltrates the Guard/Reserve as a potential replacement for 4th Gen units that don’t have a clear follow on/replacement…
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US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says
Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.
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Husky replied to the discussion Wisconsin UPT Board – Pulse Check in the forum General Discussion 4 days ago
Reply to Wisconsin UPT Board - Pulse Check
Keep faith!
I bet Wisconsin is going through 100-200 applications, and they’ll want to take the time to do it right. 45 days is pretty typical
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alizzle posted an update 5 days ago
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Upcoming Boards in 2026
Are there going to be less boards in 2026 for guard units? What is the general trend? I believe last year, and this year, I saw most of the boards in late Summer/Fall. Does anyone have their pulse on what 2026 might hold? Thank you!
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Specifics are hard to come by, but the broad vector is positive. There are a lot of good indicators of increased throughput with IPT coming online, more F-35, more F-15ex, and slightly smaller outflows from the IP cadre as the airline hiring returns to normal.
I think we hit the bottom in 2024, and we’re climbing out. It’s hard to measure how… Read more
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CAGE posted an update 6 days ago
UKR pilots are paving the way for new tactics and it shows how resilience in the fight can win when the odds aren’t in your favor. Here is a must read from a current UKR pilot on his experience and how he pushed through.
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CAGE posted an update 6 days ago
Tensions in the Caribbean are on the side. With the US undergoing counter drug operations and the US landing F-35s in Puerto Rico, Venezuela is starting to move some of its key and only air defense systems around. Check this article out!
http://www.twz.com/air/status-of-venezuelas-air-defense-capabilities
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Status Of Venezuela’s Air Defense Capabilities
Growing tensions in the Caribbean could lead to a confrontation between U.S. combat aircraft and Venezuela’s hodgepodge of air defense systems. Growing tensions in the Caribbean could lead to a confrontation between U.S. combat aircraft and Venezuela’s hodgepodge of air … Continue reading
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