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Understanding Risks to DAF Installations from Cascading Hazards and Interconnected Energy and Water Infrastructures
Natural hazards pose an ongoing threat to Department of the Air Force (DAF) installations and infrastructure. RAND researchers offer an approach to improving the DAF's ability to assess installation energy and water system vulnerability.

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Amping Airpower—Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing for the U.S. Air Force
Researchers evaluated the utility the U.S. Air Force might get from electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, how much influence the Air Force has on technical development and supply chains, and options to transition emerging commercial technology to the Air Force.
Assessing the Impact of U.S. Air Force National Security Space Launch Acquisition Decisions
The U.S. military depends on space-based assets for strategic and tactical purposes, for which they rely on space launch capabilities. The authors examine historical and projected levels of supply and demand in the global and national security space heavy lift launch markets.
The Department of the Air Force and Integrated Deterrence
This report offers insights into the Department of the Air Force’s role in meeting the objectives of the National Defense Strategy generally and the core concept of integrated deterrence specifically.
Preparing the Force for Data-Centric Warfighting
The authors highlight information-sharing challenges and explore near-term and nonmateriel courses of action that the U.S. Air Force could take to better prepare the force for information-sharing at speed and at scale in the European theater.
Harnessing Constructive Simulations for Reinforcement Learning
Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a powerful AI technique that can be used to train software agents. RAND researchers have developed a flexible software harness that enables the use of state-of-the-art RL methods in many existing constructive simulations without requiring significant additional coding.
Enhancing Space Mission Assurance to Cyber Threats for the U.S. Space Force
As cyber threats advance, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) recognizes the need to ensure that space missions can continue in the face of cyberattacks. Researchers provide recommendations that will help USSF adopt a cybersecurity strategy that will help ensure space mission assurance.
Advanced Academic Education in the U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force (USSF) needs to determine advanced academic degree (AAD) requirements that are tailored to its unique mission, priorities, and emphasis on technological solutions.