The United States and its allies are preparing for a war where runways may not be an option. That doesn’t mean a flat stretch of dirt won’t do, though. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully tested its Mojave unmanned aerial system in early August. The rugged expeditionary drone completed several takeoffs and landings on…

Whether its fighting China in the Pacific or Russia in the Baltics, the U.S. and its allies are looking for ways to win wars without runways. Air bases are obvious targets, and aircraft carriers can be sunk, but planes will still need to fly if the U.S. wants to have a chance at victory. The…

The United States Navy needs new warships, and it’s getting them. The U.S. Senate approved its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which will allocate enough money for the service to buy 10 ships in fiscal year 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the ships to be procured: Funding for the amphibious ship was a…

The FBI form at the center of an alleged bribery scheme involving the Biden family has been publicly released. We look at how Democrats and Republicans are reacting to the allegations. And more controversy for failed FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried as his former company’s own lawyers are now suing him. These stories highlight The Rundown…

The United States Marine Corps has a new ride to get from ship to shore. It’s called the amphibious combat vehicle (ACV), and production on the different variants of the ACV is ramping up. It’s not a tank. The 8×8 platform is a mix between an armored personnel carrier and a boat. The company that…

Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, want the Pentagon to conduct a study on the use of psychedelics to treat military members suffering from ailments like traumatic brain injuries. The duo hope to get a measure approved in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require the Pentagon to study the effects…

Congress is working to approve the National Defense Authorization Act before members leave Washington for the entire month of August. The bill is one Congress passes every year on a bipartisan basis, but disagreements over the military’s abortion policy could slow it down in the coming weeks.  Lawmakers have already made significant progress toward passing…

The world’s largest navy is getting bigger. China added two new hovercrafts to the People’s Liberation Army navy. Both of the new hulls are Zubr-class amphibious assault hovercraft. Images of the new hulls first appeared online in Chinese social media. It’s estimated China now has at least six of the Zubr-class ships, and it’s a…

The United States is making plans to evacuate its citizens from Taiwan. This doesn’t mean the government thinks a Chinese invasion is imminent, but it is more proof the government sees it as a very real possibility. According to reporting by the Messenger, planning for the potential evacuations started at least six months ago. The…

The United States military is struggling to find enough recruits to fill its ranks. The nation’s top brass are taking several steps to rectify the problem, including taking advice from some of their own. Mandatory Funday is the online handle of a social media influencer who caters to a specific audience. Straight Arrow News is…