In Michigan, tiny JSX-2 microjets, each with a pilot squeezed inside, are zipping through the skies as part of a massive military exercise, simulating dangerous aerial threats like drones and cruise missiles. These small jets are helping the U.S. military prepare for the growing dangers these threats pose, including to the U.S. itself. The exercise highlights the urgent need for new and effective ways to defend against these evolving dangers, as global tensions rise and the risk of attacks becomes increasingly real.

Imagine tiny jets darting through the skies of Michigan, each one carrying a pilot squeezed inside. These little jets, called JSX-2 microjets, have been zipping around as part of a major military exercise, pretending to be enemy drones or cruise missiles. The U.S. military is very concerned about the growing threat these kinds of flying weapons pose, even to the U.S. homeland. That's why they’re using these microjets in training to simulate these threats and better ...