Audio by Col. James Minnich | Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies | 06.27.2026
Space has become a decisive warfighting domain, where control of the orbital high ground increasingly shapes military advantage, deterrence, and the future of conflict. In Episode 58, Dr. Namrata Goswami examines how space competition is transforming modern warfare, from resilient satellite architectures and counterspace operations to escalation risks, cislunar competition, and the strategic......
Audio by Col. James Minnich | Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies | 06.26.2026
The changing character of war is reshaping how militaries generate combat power, maneuver on increasingly transparent battlefields, and adapt to the rapid pace of technological innovation. In Episode 6, Professors James Minnich and Andrea Malji and LTC Craig Painter examine whether drones, artificial intelligence, and affordable precision are fundamentally transforming the character of......
Audio by Capt. Joshua Pattern | 187th Fighter Wing | 06.26.2026
This educational episode provides a plain-language overview of the three major categories of modern aerial threats: ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (OWA-UAS). While all three are designed to deliver destructive payloads, they differ significantly in how they move through the air, how they are detected, and the specific challenges they pose to......
Audio by Capt. Joshua Pattern | 187th Fighter Wing | 06.26.2026
Global security is currently defined by escalating Iranian coercion in the Strait of Hormuz, where IRGC Navy attacks on commercial vessels have forced the IMO to pause critical evacuation plans despite a joint US-GCC statement rejecting illegitimate Iranian tolls and maritime control. Simultaneously, Ukraine has decimated Russian battlefield logistics through a persistent strike campaign......
Audio by Jacqueline Hames | U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center | 06.26.2026
Over 30 Army acquisition career development leaders met at a combination virtual and in-person conference at the United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) on June 3....
Audio by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jorge Sanchez | AFN Guantanamo Bay | 06.26.2026
A radio spot informing Naval Station Guantanamo Bay residents of the Endurance Cycling Ride event. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jorge Sanchez)...
Audio by Sgt. Kevin Dunnaway | AFN Wiesbaden | 06.25.2026
Consumers in Germany can recoup microdeposits from many supermarkets by returning empty bottles and cans. This spot was recorded in the AFN studio on Clay Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 30, 2025. (U.S. Army audio by Sgt. Kevin Dunnaway)...
Audio by Sgt. Kevin Dunnaway | AFN Wiesbaden | 06.25.2026
The Wiesbaden USO hosts a variety of events and activities for service members, DOW civilians, and Family members of all ages. This spot was recorded in the AFN studio on Clay Kaserne, Germany, June 24, 2026. (U.S. Army audio by Sgt. Kevin Dunnaway)...
