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Senior military officer presents briefing to officials in conference room with technical equipment.

Army Targets Four Key Capability Gaps in Fires Portfolio Overhaul

The Army is zeroing in on four critical gaps in its Fires portfolio, tackling major challenges in high-cost manufacturing, limited capacity, and constrained resources. Brig. Gen. Robert Mikesh outlined these key areas for improvement, including energetics and propulsion, targeting and seekers, the industrial base, and munitions breadth and depth.

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US Air Force E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node jet on a runway with a subtle government building background.

USAF Faces Senate Scrutiny Over E-11 BACN Jet Retirement Plan

The US Air Force's plan to retire its fleet of seven E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) jets by 2028 has raised red flags with the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is demanding answers on how the capability gap will be filled. The committee wants a briefing by March 31, 2027, on the Air Force's plan to mitigate the operational risk of losing this critical communication capability.

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Person in dimly lit server room looks concerned at laptop screen amidst outdated equipment.

Cyber Confidence Erodes as Readiness Paradox Grows

Most organizations claim they're confident in their ability to tackle cyberwarfare and AI-driven threats, but their actions tell a different story - with many admitting to lacking the budget and resources to back up their boasts. This alarming gap between confidence and capability is what we call the Cyber Readiness Paradox.

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