May 4, 2026 Aging Nuclear Fleet and Transition Plan to Replacements How can the U.S. maintain a relevant and credible nuclear deterrent amidst delays and approaching initial operating capability dates for critical replacement systems like Sentinel, B-21, and the Long-Range Stand-Off weapon?
May 4, 2026 PRC Industry Actors How are the People's Republic of China's commercial industry actors connected to the state and military, and what is their capacity to support military requirements?
May 4, 2026 ICBM Logistics and Planning What specific logistic supply and support chain considerations must be implemented to ensure the new Transporter Erector Replacement Program (TERP) and Payload Transporter Replacement (PTR) vehicles can be effectively maintained beyond 2050?
May 4, 2026 Road-Mobile ICBM system Given the growing threat from adversary mobile ICBMs, should the U.S. develop and deploy its own road-mobile ICBM system, and what would be the primary constraints to operating such a system within the continental United States?
May 4, 2026 Is the USAF Meeting Congress' Intent to Properly Resource, Man, Fund and Equip AFGSC to Support 2/3 of Nuclear Enterprise? Despite clear congressional intent to consolidate nuclear deterrence responsibilities under AFGSC, why have the command's authorities and responsibilities been altered or diminished over time, and what specific changes are needed to restore its intended function as the single lead MAJCOM for the
May 4, 2026 MMIII Sustainment beyond 2030 What is the optimal strategy and timeline for MIRVing and consolidating Minuteman III missile sites to bridge the gap until Sentinel is operational, while simultaneously mitigating major maintenance waves and addressing the evolving targeting challenges of an aging weapon system?
May 4, 2026 Nuclear Ethics in the 21st Century In light of the 21st-century security environment, what are the contemporary ethical considerations surrounding the possession, threatened use, and potential actual use of nuclear weapons?
May 4, 2026 Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East What are the primary drivers and potential consequences of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, and what comprehensive strategies can be developed to effectively mitigate these risks?
May 4, 2026 Serial-Based Defensive Cyberspace Operations How can a defensive cyber operator be equipped with the necessary tools, training, and processes to effectively identify malicious activity on mission-critical serial-based computer networks?
May 4, 2026 Nuclear Sustainment: Minuteman III Given the persistent failures in sustaining the Minuteman III weapon system, what fundamental institutional changes are required within the sustainment enterprise to ensure its viability until 2052?