Asked about the source of the increased activity and lethality of enemy forces in Afghanistan during a Sept. 23 Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright attributed it partly to advisers from outside Afghanistan “that are there and are managing the relationship between the two groups [forces from Pakistan and within Afghanistan], setting them up for complex attacks.” He went on to say that these advisers have learned to strike quickly to avoid coalition and NATO aircraft. Cartwright explained, “They are smart enough to know that they can engage us for about 20 or 30 minutes and then they must break contact because our air will get there.”
Space Force Adds Unit Tying Acquisition to Test and Training
Sept. 18, 2025
The Space Force has introduced a host of new and revamped deltas in recent months to tighten the ties between acquisition and operations. Now, a new unit is adding training to the mix.
