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E37 – High Power Microwave Weapons

The Merge

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Enhancing National Security through Special Forces Groups

This chapter explores the proactive formation of special forces groups within government departments to quickly acquire capabilities, stressing the need for coordinated efforts and a warfighting mentality to bolster national security. Challenges in funding and the time gap between need recognition and implementation are discussed, along with the Pentagon's budgeting complexities and initiatives like AppFit and Raider Funds aimed at addressing funding gaps.

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