The news, distilled into what matters.

US special operations commander says the next war may require the military to 'creatively destroy' old ways of training

  • Top special-ops leader says the military will have to "stop doing" some old training to free up time for new priorities — calling for a "creative destruction" of the training calendar.
  • New tech and lessons from recent wars (drones, counter‑drone, electronic warfare, Ukraine) are pushing a shift in what troops must learn.
  • Leaders still insist gritty, traditional skills and endurance (like high‑surf swims) matter, so tough tradeoffs lie ahead.
Read full article

Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.

Download on the App Store Download on the App Store