Event Brief
Fighter Pilots Use Modafinil for Peak Alertness
Filed: Mar 07, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: Military pilots are increasingly using modafinil to stay alert during long missions without sleep.
WHO: Military pilots and special operations forces
WHAT: Using modafinil to enhance alertness
WHEN: Mar 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To maintain focus during extended missions
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