For decades, our Afghan allies stood beside us on the battlefield. They fought with us. They bled with us. And in some instances, they died protecting us. Along with veterans…
Warfare is changing before our eyes. Strategic power, once represented by large armies and sophisticated machines, has irrevocably shifted. Today, influence is wielded through cheap drones and decentralized operations. And…
The withdrawal from Afghanistan was a predictable, preventable disaster, and forced many Veterans to confront difficult questions about their service and sacrifice. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and a deeply…
In January 2025, a coalition of U.S. tech leaders-OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX-announced "The Stargate Project," a $500 billion initiative to fortify American AI infrastructure through advanced data centers by…
The fitness requirements for Ranger students is evolving, with an updated focus on functional combat fitness training. The U.S. Army Infantry School has changed the physical fitness assessment, which some…
Winning tomorrow’s wars demands rare-earth independence today. From hypersonic weapons to AI-powered logistics, modern defense runs on elements we scarcely mine at home. China currently supplies the bulk of the…
In modern warfare, victory doesn't favor the deepest pockets. It favors those who understand the economics of force. On January 10, 2024, the USS Gravely fired a $2 million SM-2…
We've entered a new era of aircraft modularity. To stay competitive in the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, Air Force Special Operations Command has accepted the first missionized aircraft…
Over the past several years, SOAA has answered the call to get Americans, their families, and our allies out of hostile or contested places. Today, two members of our team…
Joe Mulholland, SOAA member and former skillbridge fellow, former Green Beret, and current student at Georgetown graduate school, on how foreign disinformation and deception effects perceptions: What are Operations…