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Jun 25, 2026

Can LLM Agents Select and Engage with Biological Tools? An Initial Biosecurity Assessment

Large language model agents are capable of performing initial interactions with biological tools (BTs), indicating that agents could lower expertise barriers for actors seeking to use BTs. Targeted testing of agent design capabilities is warranted.
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Jun 25, 2026

AI agents put offensive cyber within reach of novices: Comparing the performance of AI agents to humans in offensive cyber operations

Agentic AI models now enable non-experts to conduct advanced offensive cyberattacks. This study finds AI agents can autonomously breach complex systems rapidly, highlighting urgent needs for evolved defence and better cyber risk assessments.
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Jun 24, 2026

Building a Warrior Ethos: How the Air Force Is Rewiring Identity to Move from Function to Mission

This brief summarizes RAND research on the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to develop Airminded Warriors in Basic Military Training (BMT). Lessons from BMT’s PACER FORGE offer insights for organizations seeking to build shared identity among their members.
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Jun 24, 2026

Cultivating a Warrior Ethos in the Air Force: Strategies for Developing Airminded Warriors in Initial Training

RAND researchers examined how the U.S. Air Force can cultivate an Airminded Warrior identity, finding that the concept requires more development. They recommend several actions to strengthen this identity’s development in initial training and beyond.
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Jun 23, 2026

Quality and Patient Safety Review Processes in Military Treatment Facilities and Operational Clinical Services

RAND researchers assessed the quality and patient safety review processes for care delivered in military treatment facilities and via operational clinical services. Findings were used to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
Press

Jun 23, 2026

Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

An estimated 4.8 million U.S. veterans have used psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, or MDMA in their lifetime. About half of them are unsure about discussing their use with a VA doctor. Despite recent federal government investments in psychedelics research, VA policy remains unclear.
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Jun 23, 2026

U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

In this report, the authors present new data on U.S veterans’ use of specific psychedelic substances (such as psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and ibogaine), their psychedelics policy preferences, and how these compare with nonveterans.
Commentary

Jun 22, 2026

Why Human Intelligence Matters More in an AI World

AI will become an indispensable tool for case officers, agents, fabricators, counterintelligence services, and the rest of the intelligence world. But this will have the paradoxical effect of increasing the importance of old-fashioned human intelligence.
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Jun 18, 2026

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Approach to Maintenance Management: Cooking Dumplings in a Teapot

The authors of this report examine how the rapid growth and modernization of China’s navy inform maintenance management and activities. The authors also discuss factors that shape China’s ability to maintain and sustain its forces.
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Jun 18, 2026

Inadvertent nuclear escalation risks in NATO’s conventional deterrence of Russia

RAND Europe highlights inadvertent nuclear escalation risks for UK and NATO policymakers and experts.
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Jun 17, 2026

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

The authors examine how applicants experience the U.S. government’s personnel vetting process, identify practical strategies for improving the vetting process experience, and develop tools to help applicants navigate the vetting process.
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Jun 17, 2026

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

This annex answers FAQs about the federal personnel vetting process and addresses common misconceptions about foreign contacts, travel, and dual citizenship; drug use; mental health; police records and criminal history; finances; and relationships.

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Can LLM Agents Select and Engage with Biological Tools? An Initial Biosecurity Assessment

AI agents put offensive cyber within reach of novices: Comparing the performance of AI agents to humans in offensive cyber operations

Building a Warrior Ethos: How the Air Force Is Rewiring Identity to Move from Function to Mission

Cultivating a Warrior Ethos in the Air Force: Strategies for Developing Airminded Warriors in Initial Training

Quality and Patient Safety Review Processes in Military Treatment Facilities and Operational Clinical Services

Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

Why Human Intelligence Matters More in an AI World

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Approach to Maintenance Management: Cooking Dumplings in a Teapot

Inadvertent nuclear escalation risks in NATO’s conventional deterrence of Russia

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

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Related Topics

Understanding China's Naval Maintenance Management

Battle Damage Repair for Arleigh Burke–Class Destroyers

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Can LLM Agents Select and Engage with Biological Tools? An Initial Biosecurity Assessment

AI agents put offensive cyber within reach of novices: Comparing the performance of AI agents to humans in offensive cyber operations

Building a Warrior Ethos: How the Air Force Is Rewiring Identity to Move from Function to Mission

Cultivating a Warrior Ethos in the Air Force: Strategies for Developing Airminded Warriors in Initial Training

Quality and Patient Safety Review Processes in Military Treatment Facilities and Operational Clinical Services

Nearly 5 Million U.S. Veterans Have Used Psilocybin Mushrooms, LSD or MDMA; Veterans' Policy Preferences Differ by Psychedelic Substance

U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences

Why Human Intelligence Matters More in an AI World

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Approach to Maintenance Management: Cooking Dumplings in a Teapot

Inadvertent nuclear escalation risks in NATO’s conventional deterrence of Russia

Insights and Tools to Improve the Applicant Experience with the Personnel Vetting and Security Clearance Process

Personnel Vetting 101 Applicant Toolkit: Frequently Asked Questions and Common Misperceptions

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