By: Jacob Abright Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is stepping into controversial territory—partnering with defense contractor Anduril to create artificial intelligence-powered headsets for military training. The collaboration is sparking serious ethical concerns about Big Tech’s growing role in U.S. defense initiatives, especially given Meta’s track record with misinformation and human rights issues. … Read More “Meta’s Military Move: A Troubling New Chapter in Tech and Defense” »
Year: 2025
By Morgan Brown DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs FORT IRWIN, Calif. (AFNS) — The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis … Read More “Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together” »
By: Brett Richter Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California required a coordinated team effort—from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing fire suppression from the air. Specialized aircraft dropped massive amounts of water and colorful fire retardant to aid thousands of firefighters on the ground—some flying breathtakingly … Read More “Aerial Firefighting Efforts Played Key Role in Battling California Wildfires” »