US military grounds entire Osprey tiltrotor fleet over safety concerns

December 10, 2024 at 02:12PM The US Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps have grounded their V-22 Osprey fleet due to safety concerns after a precautionary landing incident. The decision prioritizes crew safety following previous crashes. Despite ongoing reliability issues, the military plans to pursue advanced tiltrotor designs like the Bell V-280 Valor for future … Read more

Air Force Disciplines 15 as IG Finds That Security Failures Led to Massive Classified Documents Leak

December 12, 2023 at 08:48AM The Air Force disciplined 15 personnel for failing to act on suspicious behavior by airman Jack Teixeira, who is accused of leaking classified military information. The actions taken include relieving personnel from their positions and non-judicial punishment. Teixeira, charged under the Espionage Act, shared information through Discord and accessed classified … Read more

A Gigantic New ICBM Will Take US Nuclear Missiles Out of the Cold War-Era but Add 21st-Century Risks

December 11, 2023 at 10:18PM The Sentinel nuclear missile program aims to modernize America’s intercontinental ballistic missiles, replacing Cold War-era Minuteman missiles. The $96 billion overhaul involves over 450 silos and control centers, with cybersecurity being a top concern. The modernization efforts seek to address both technological vulnerabilities and the challenges of operating in harsh … Read more