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Defense and Intelligence Applications of Suborbital Aircraft

Defense and Intelligence Applications of Suborbital Aircraft

Emerging suborbital aircraft merge rocket performance with aircraft flexibility, offering defense agencies responsive space access from standard runways. This capability creates a powerful complement to traditional launch systems for time-critical intelligence and defense applications.

Rapid Response: How Rocket Cargo Could Reshape Military Logistics in the Taiwan Strait

Rapid Response: How Rocket Cargo Could Reshape Military Logistics in the Taiwan Strait

The Air Force is moving toward testing rocket-based logistics that could deliver supplies to anywhere on Earth within hours. In scenarios like a Taiwan blockade, this technology could be a game-changer.

Tactically Responsive Launch: A Critical Component of 21st Century Space Strategy

Tactically Responsive Launch: A Critical Component of 21st Century Space Strategy

As the U.S.-China space race escalates, tactically responsive launch (TRL) is crucial. TRL permits quick satellite deployment, countering space warfare threats. Technological advancements and policy adjustments are imperative in this new space age.

Hypersonic Weapons: Strategic Implications in 21st Century Great Power Competition

Hypersonic Weapons: Strategic Implications in 21st Century Great Power Competition

This whitepaper examines the strategic implications of hypersonic weapons in great power competition, with focus on a US-China Taiwan scenario. It analyzes current capabilities, potential employment strategies, and impacts on strategic stability.