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Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2025 to...
The CBO’s 10-year outlook on U.S. nuclear forces reveals projected costs nearing $900 billion, driven by efforts to modernize land, sea, and air-based nuclear delivery systems. The report breaks down…
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Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession...
The Department of Defense has issued updated guidance outlining which medical conditions disqualify individuals from joining the U.S. military. While some conditions may be considered for waivers, others are explicitly…
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Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance
The Department of Defense is shifting into high gear to achieve drone dominance on the modern battlefield. In a July 2025 memorandum, the Secretary of Defense outlines plans to dismantle…
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Availability, Use, and Operating and Support Costs...
The Congressional Budget Office’s June 2025 report explores the real-world performance of the F-35 fighter aircraft, detailing how availability, use, and costs differ across the Air Force, Marine Corps, and…
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The Missing Component of Zero Trust
Many organizations approach Zero Trust with a narrow focus on identity and access, but true Zero Trust requires much more. This guide highlights “integrity” as the often-overlooked component—ensuring all systems,…
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Memory Safe Languages: Reducing Vulnerabilities in...
Memory vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and use-after-free errors continue to plague software systems—often with severe national security consequences. This report from NSA and CISA outlines how memory safe languages (MSLs)…
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Executive Order 14311: Establishing a White House...
A new White House Office for Special Peace Missions has been established to coordinate U.S. efforts in resolving global conflicts. Headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the President, the…
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Army Modernization: Air and Missile Defense...
The Army is racing to modernize its air and missile defense systems in response to evolving threats from near-peer competitors like China and Russia. Through efforts like IBCS, M-SHORAD, and…
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AI System-to-Model Innovation
The evolution of AI is no longer just about bigger models—it’s about how those models work within larger systems. This report explores the rise of “compound AI systems,” where multiple…
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Honchoing AI in the Air Force
AI’s real potential in the U.S. Air Force isn’t about futuristic autonomous drones—it’s about enhancing everyday operations. By embedding AI engineers across units, the Air Force can offload routine, cognitively…
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Military Awards and Merit-Based Recognition
This White Paper supports the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) in fulfilling additional priorities in the spirit of Executive Order 14183: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (January 27, 2025). It focuses…
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Weapon Systems Annual Assessment
GAO’s latest assessment finds the Department of Defense continues to fall short on delivering advanced weapon systems quickly and cost-effectively. Many programs using acquisition pathways designed for speed instead suffered…
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Measure the Unmeasurable: Demonstrating the...
Quantifying the value of science infrastructure is no easy task, but it’s essential for shaping smart investments. RTI’s work with neutron scattering facilities showcases how federal research infrastructure fuels innovation…
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Executive Order 14302: Reinvigorating the Nuclear...
The United States is taking bold steps to reclaim leadership in nuclear energy through Executive Order 14302. The directive aims to rebuild the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, accelerate advanced reactor…
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Executive Order 14300: Ordering the Reform of the...
This executive order initiates sweeping reforms of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the growth of U.S. nuclear energy. It criticizes the agency for slow licensing processes and outdated…
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