Daily Brief - Air Force Leadership Calls Out Elon Musk.

Your daily strategic update on defense innovation, technology, and the future of warfare. Here is what we’ve got for you today:

• Air Force Secretary says Elon Musk must deepen his understanding of defense needs.

• White House pushes for cislunar monitoring and planetary defense tech.

• New Jersey drone flight ban highlights energy infrastructure vulnerabilities.

• China’s H-20 stealth bomber delayed until the 2030s.

📰 Critical Headline

Air Force Secretary: Musk "Not a Warfighter" Needs to Learn More
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has stated that Elon Musk lacks a deep understanding of military needs and operational requirements, following Musk's recent comments on the U.S. Air Force. Kendall emphasized the importance of experience and knowledge in addressing defense challenges, particularly as Musk's companies continue to play a significant role in defense innovation. The remarks come amid increasing reliance on private sector partnerships to develop advanced technologies, including those spearheaded by SpaceX.

🌍 Situation Report

• White House Targets Cislunar Tech Development: The White House has tasked the Pentagon with advancing cislunar monitoring technologies, including those for planetary defense. These systems are designed to protect U.S. interests in space by tracking objects in orbit and beyond, such as asteroids and satellites, while ensuring the security of lunar and cislunar space. This initiative highlights the growing importance of space as a contested domain and the need for robust situational awareness capabilities.
  

• Drone Flight Ban in New Jersey: A wide-scale drone flight ban has been implemented in New Jersey due to growing concerns over energy infrastructure vulnerabilities. Officials have cited recent security reviews that highlight the risk of drone activity near power grids, refineries, and other critical sites. The ban aims to mitigate potential threats while counter-drone measures are enhanced.
  

• China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber Delayed: U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that China’s next-generation H-20 stealth bomber is unlikely to debut until the 2030s. The bomber, which promises to deliver long-range strike capabilities, has faced delays due to technological and production challenges. This delay provides the U.S. and its allies additional time to counter the anticipated advancements in China’s strategic bomber fleet.
  

🎥 Recon Feed

Ukraine Performs Large-Scale Tests of Locally Made Kamikaze Drones Under Electronic Warfare, Observed by Defense Officials and Top Military Leadership.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

Israel’s Aeronautics CEO on Tactical UAVs: Cost, Payload, and Electronic Warfare Defense
In a recent interview, Israel’s Aeronautics CEO outlined the evolving priorities for tactical UAVs, including reducing costs, increasing payload flexibility, and integrating advanced electronic warfare (EW) countermeasures. These factors are driving innovation in UAV platforms to meet the demands of multi-domain operations and contested environments. The CEO emphasized the growing importance of affordable, adaptable UAV systems for defense applications worldwide.

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📜 Words of Valor

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