The National Security Desk

04/10/2026

The future of war is already here… and most people don’t see it.

Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, explains why modern warfare is changing faster than governments can keep up.

Cheap drones vs multi-million dollar systems.
AI replacing traditional military power.
And a dangerous reality:

The next war will not look anything like the last one.

👉 The real question is… are we ready for it?

Full video here: https://youtu.be/pdo4aD9RAeU

04/10/2026

The Zargos Mountains mission was a turning point for modern CSAR doctrine. 🇺🇸

Often, we look at combat search and rescue as a logistical necessity, but there’s a deeper 'unwritten contract' at play here. When that F-15 went down, the decision to commit multiple Pave Hawks and A-10s into a denied environment wasn't just about recovering pilots, it was about maintaining the moral fabric of the entire force.

We’ve put together a full tactical deep dive on this specific rescue, looking at the moment-by-moment decisions that almost cost us several more aircraft:

➡️ Watch the breakdown here: F-15 Rescue Tactical Breakdown https://youtu.be/FSzjtPSqOBk

For our community here: In an era of increasingly sophisticated anti-air tech, do you think the US can maintain this 'no one left behind' standard in a peer-to-peer conflict? Or are we going to see a shift in how we handle downed pilots in contested zones?

Let’s get the conversation going below. High-level strategy only, what’s the move?

04/09/2026

Leave No One Behind: The 48-Hour Race to Save an F-15 Crew

48 hours. Deep in the Zagros Mountains. Alone, injured, and hunted. 🇺🇸

When an F-15 Strike Eagle went down over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, the clock immediately started ticking. This wasn't just a rescue mission, it was one of the most daring, high-stakes combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations in modern aviation history.

From the silent disappearance of the radar track to the intense close-quarters firefight at the extraction point, every second was a masterclass in coordination and courage.

Think about what it takes: ✅ Pave Hawk crews pushing into hostile airspace. ✅ A-10s providing a wall of suppressive fire. ✅ Special Ops teams holding the line while surrounded.

The mission cost aircraft and left operators wounded, but the outcome was non-negotiable: We bring our people home.

Watch the full breakdown of the rescue that the world is talking about. 👇

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04/09/2026

⚡️ The Daring Rescue of an F-15 Crew. When an F-15 went down in Iran, every second counted. We explore the mission that brought them home against all odds. Call to Action: Don't miss this one: https://youtu.be/FSzjtPSqOBk

On April 3rd, 2026, during the height of Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle vanished from radar over the Zagros Mountains of Iran. What...