Sheriff had cause to take Maine mass shooting killer into protective custody beforehand, report says
apnews.com/article/maine-mass-shooting-lewiston-interim-report-3f3720c3213ca39aeeb166eb5e7a86b8
US Navy aircraft carrier faces relentless battle against Houthi attacks: The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68595451
Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say
reuters.com/technology/space/musks-spacex-is-building-spy-satellite-network-us-intelligence-agency-sources-2024-03-16/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
Niger's junta says US military presence in country is no longer justified: Niger's junta said on Saturday the US military presence in the country is no longer ...
business-standard.com/world-news/niger-s-junta-says-us-military-presence-in-country-is-no-longer-justified-124031700039_1.html
Sweden and Finland join Nato's biggest military exercise in decades: New members Sweden and Finland joined the manoeuvres in northern Norway ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68535762
Quick Glance: Sweden and Finland Participate in Nato's Largest Military Exercise
- Nato conducts military exercise to deter Russia.
- Sweden and Finland participate as full Nato members.
- Perception exists that Russia could target a Nato country in the long term.
- Nordic nations ramp up defense efforts due to proximity to Russia.
Lindsey Graham, visiting Kyiv, urges Ukraine to pass mobilization law: The Republican senator visited the Ukrainian capital as Russia is advancing on the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/18/lindsey-graham-visiting-kyiv-urges-ukraine-pass-mobilization-law/
BAE Systems nabs $754M to procure AMPVs for Army: BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P. was awarded a $754,3 million contract modification to procure Armored ...
defence-blog.com/bae-systems-nabs-754m-to-procure-ampvs-for-army/
White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine: The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-announces-300-million-military-aid-package/story
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
Full List of SXSW Musicians Greg Abbott Has Told Not To Come Back to Texas: Around 75 musicians pulled out of SXSW over its partnership with the U.S ...
newsweek.com/sxsw-army-texas-musicians-pull-out-gaza-israel-1878761
US Air Force fields first robotic dogs: The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with representatives from Asylon, showcased the capabilities of robotic dogs during ...
defence-blog.com/us-air-force-fields-first-robotic-dogs/
U.S. forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-forces-fly-beef-security-embassy-haiti-evacuate-nonessential-person-rcna142672
Quick Glance: Understanding Haiti’s Armed Gangs: Origins and Demands
- Armed groups have long rocked daily life and politics in Haiti.
- The rivalry between the two major gang coalitions - G9 and GPep - dominates Port-au-Prince.
- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at ... Show more
AP reporters aboard a US military plane watch batches of aid airdropped on Gaza: Two Associated Press journalists aboard an American aid flight to Gaza observed ...
apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-war-us-airdrop-aid-70c6de5f752dc3cbf0d20017a79abb35
Army orders another $0.75 billion worth of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles: New award brings total order for M113 replacements to nearly $1.6B.
defenseone.com/business/2024/03/army-orders-another-075-billion-worth-armored-multi-purpose-vehicles/394953/
US Army successfully test new ALTIUS-700M suicide drone: Anduril Industries has announced that the ALTIUS-700M loitering munition recently underwent rigorous ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-successfully-test-new-altius-700m-suicide-drone/
U.S. Military Ship Sets Sail to Help Build a Pier Off Gaza for Aid: The pier project is the latest in a flurry of efforts to get more aid into the enclave — ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/world/middleeast/us-ship-gaza-aid.html
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
Oklahoma astronaut Tom Stafford known for Apollo 10 mission dies at 93: Thomas P. Stafford, an Apollo astronaut who came within nine miles of the moon's surface ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/03/18/oklahoma-astronaut-tom-stafford-dies-nasa-apollo-soyuz-project/73016282007/
As Haiti reels under a state of emergency, the US military said it airlifted non-essential embassy personnel and added forces to bolster embassy security reut.rs/48kNthf
How the US military plans to construct a pier and get food into Gaza: Building a floating dock poses logistical and security challenges - how might it actually ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68534370
'That's the Law': Senators Say Biden Must End Arms Sales If Israel Keeps Blocking Aid
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‘Ghost Army’ that fooled Hitler will receive Congress’s highest honor: The American GIs who duped the Nazis with inflatable tanks, sound effects and elaborate ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/03/18/ghost-army-wwii-congressional-gold-medal/
4 Army boats with steel, equipment on way to Gaza to build temporary port: The U.S. Army has sent four Army boats loaded with equipment toward the eastern ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4528883-us-army-equipment-gaza-temporary-port/
Prosecutors say US Army analyst accused of selling military secrets to China used crypto
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/08/korbein-schultz-not-guilty-plea-military-secrets-china/72901128007/
Quick Glance: US Soldier Accused of Selling Secrets to China
- US Army soldier Korbein Schultz indicted for selling national defense secrets to China.
- Indictment includes charges of unlawfully communicating defense information, exporting defense articles to China, and bribery.
- Starting in June 2022, Schultz allegedly shared US military operations info with a co-conspirator in China, including details on advanced military helicopters and Chinese military tactics.
- Conspirators enticed Schultz with wealth and racing perks, attempting to conceal their activities by labeling online transactions as 'car customizations.'
Ronny Jackson, Former White House Physician, Was Demoted by the Navy: Now a Republican member of the House and a Trump ally, his previously unpublicized demotion ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/us/politics/ronny-jackson-demoted-navy.html
Quick Glance: Navy Demoted Ronny Jackson for White House Behavior
- Ronny Jackson, former White House physician turned GOP congressman, frequently highlights his military credentials.
- The Navy demoted Jackson in July 2022 following a damning Pentagon inspector general's report that substantiated allegations of his inappropriate behavior as a White House physician.
- Despite the demotion, Jackson continues to refer to himself as a retired rear admiral, facing significant financial consequences.
- The Pentagon inspection recommended Navy Secretary take action against Jackson for not behaving in the exemplary manner required of Navy officers.
Biden Budget Includes Over $1 Trillion in 'Militarized Spending': Analysis: "If we are ever going to stop the cycle of endless war, we'll have to invest ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-military-budget
Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship, Gaza war : Multiple bands and musicians scheduled to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival are ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4524332-bands-pull-out-sxsw-us-army-israel-gaza-war/
Air Force’s T-7 trainer delayed another year: The service is also halving its planned buy of the advanced trainer in its 2025 budget request.
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2024/03/air-forces-t-7-trainer-delayed-another-year/394904/
Pentagon eyes stockpile replenishment, funds to spur tech industry in 2025 budget
defenseone.com/threats/2024/03/pentagon-eyes-stockpile-replenishment-funds-spur-tech-industry-2025-budget/394857/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/hungarys-leader-claims-trump-told-cut-us-military-aid-ukraine-rcna142774
Ukraine war: Is Europe doing enough to help against Russia?: With US military support stalled in Congress, European leaders are rapidly changing their thinking.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68514995
Four US Army vessels depart for mission to build Gaza aid port: Four US Army vessels departed a base in Virginia on Tuesday carrying about 100 soldiers and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/03/12/Four-US-Army-vessels-depart-for-mission-to-build-Gaza-aid-port
Coast Guard investigates oil spill spotted in California off Huntington Beach's coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/09/coast-guard-oil-spill-huntington-beach-california/72909723007/
US troops in Ukraine will be treated as 'interventionists' — Putin: President Vladimir Putin warns that if the US conducts nuclear tests ...
trtworld.com/asia/us-troops-in-ukraine-will-be-treated-as-interventionists-putin-17336694
Quick Glance: Putin Warns the West: Russia Prepared for Nuclear Conflict
- President Vladimir Putin cautioned the West on Wednesday about Russia's technical readiness for a nuclear conflict and highlighted that the deployment of US troops to Ukraine would signify a significant escalation of hostilities.
- Putin affirmed the military-technical preparedness of Russia and emphasized that the US comprehended the implications of deploying troops in Russian territory or Ukraine as an intervention.
- The Ukraine conflict has strained Russia's relations with the West, with Putin warning against the potential of a nuclear conflict if Western troops become involved in the fighting in Ukraine.
- Putin stressed Russia's willingness to engage in negotiations concerning Ukraine based on reality, rejecting the use of psychoactive substances as a foundation for discussions.
Air, sea, and land: When will US boots be on the ground in Gaza? - analysis: The question about US forces on the ground in Gaza seems less of an if than it does ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-791568
Israel-Hamas war: US army ship heads towards Gaza to build pier: An effort to get aid to Gaza by sea is moving ahead. But the first ship to test that new ...
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-03-10-2024-cf0b639c9996715a1dc611c3d74b6a12
How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California: The War Zone was on the scene for VMX-1’s exercise Obsidian Iceberg, that served as a glimpse of what’s to ...
twz.com/sea/how-f-35s-deployed-to-a-narrow-highway-in-california
F-35 finally approved for full-rate production, years late: The program has been stuck in its operational testing phase since 2018.
defenseone.com/business/2024/03/f-35-finally-approved-full-rate-production-years-late/394891/
BAE deliver new prototype APMV with unmanned turreted mortar: BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-deliver-new-prototype-apmv-with-unmanned-turreted-mortar/
US Navy shoots down 15 UAVs in Red Sea area, CENTCOM says: U.S. Navy ships and aircraft shot down 15 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAVs) fired by Yemen's Houthis in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-navy-shoots-down-15-uavs-red-sea-area-centcom-says-2024-03-09/
During the annual State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden announced that the US military will construct a temporary port in Gaza to receive humanitarian ... Show more
Europe’s Largest NATO Base Under Construction in Romania: In yet another response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, NATO announced that it would site a ...
kyivpost.com/post/29678
Senate Dems Call On Schumer to Reopen WWII-Era Commission on 'War Profiteering': Their plan is based on something Harry S. Truman did when he was in the Senate.
commondreams.org/news/senate-dems-war-profiteering
Ship With Aid for Gaza Leaves Cyprus: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: As too little aid reaches Gaza by land, a ship left Cyprus carrying rice ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/12/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/the-shipment-of-food-from-world-central-kitchen-includes-beans-and-flour
The Alarming Findings Inside a Mass Shooter’s Brain: An attack by an Army reservist prompted a search for answers about whether the soldier’s service could have ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/podcasts/the-daily/maine-shooter-brain.html
US military lifts grounding of V-22 Osprey, three months after fatal Japan crash reut.rs/3wLSemq Show more
US, allies down 28 Houthi drones in Red Sea attack: CENTCOM confirmed that no Navy or commercial ships were damaged in the attack.
politico.com/news/2024/03/09/us-allies-down-28-houthi-drones-in-red-sea-attack-00146140
US, French and British forces downed dozens of drones after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and US destroyers in the region ... Show more
Watch US plane airdropping meals into Gaza: In a joint operation with Jordan, 60 bundles containing over 36,000 meals were dropped into the territory.
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Watch: Gaza Airdrops Take Huge Effort and Don’t Solve Hunger Crisis: Sending aid by plane is costly, dangerous and inadequate, with humanitarian groups saying ...
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US accuses Army vet cyber-Casanova of sharing Russia-Ukraine war secrets: Where better to expose confidential data than on a dating app?
theregister.com/2024/03/05/us_indicts_army_vet/
Ukraine's national team wins 34 medals at tournament among war veterans in US: The United States Air Force Trials 2024, an international competition among ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/11/7445890/
British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones: The British Army fielding SMASH X4 computerized gun sights highlights the need for ...
twz.com/land/british-army-paratroopers-get-computerized-rifle-sights-to-shoot-down-drones
Why are the ranks of the prepper movement diversifying? It comes down to one question, says Army Colonel Chris Ellis: ‘Do I feel safe’? As the climate changes ...
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Send birthday cards to WWII veterans who are turning more than 100 years old: Here's where to send birthday cards to three WWII veterans who are celebrating ...
simplemost.com/send-birthday-cards-to-world-war-ii-veterans-turning-over-100-years-old-this-month/
US Coast Guard Boards Suspected Lawbreaking Chinese Ships: The Chinese vessels were found to be violating fishing laws, officials said.
newsweek.com/us-coast-guard-boards-china-fishing-ship-vanuatu-south-pacific-1876744
Robert Card, the man who killed 18 people in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting last year, “likely” suffered from traumatic brain injury ... Show more
Quick Glance: Evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury in Shooter of 18 Victims
- Robert Card, an Army reservist who killed 18 people in Maine last year, had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries, according to a brain tissue analysis by researchers from Boston University.
- The analysis revealed degeneration in nerve fibers allowing brain communication, inflammation, and small blood vessel injury.
- Card's family also apologized for the attack, expressing deep sorrow for the victims, survivors, and their loved ones.
Progressive groups launch 'Reject AIPAC' effort as Democratic divides over Israel deepen
abcnews.go.com/Politics/progressive-groups-launch-reject-aipac-effort-democratic-divides/story
West must learn to fight long, costly wars like Ukraine: former Army officer: Attrition could define future wars between near-peer powers, Alex Vershinin wrote ...
businessinsider.com/west-must-learn-fight-long-costly-attritional-wars-former-officer-2024-3
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Chile Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Along Coast: Several communities in the Valparaíso region were being evacuated on Wednesday night. Fires along the coast ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/world/americas/chile-wildfires-valparaiso.html
US Marine Corps stealthy Valkyrie drone completes second successful flight: The U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters conducted a joint test mission for the XQ-58A ...
defence-blog.com/us-marine-corps-stealthy-valkyrie-drone-completes-second-successful-flight/
Ramadan in Gaza begins with hunger worsening and no end to war in sight: Palestinians have begun fasting for Ramadan. The Muslim holy month arrived with ...
courant.com/2024/03/11/palestinians-in-gaza-begin-ramadan-with-hunger-worsening-and-no-end-in-sight-to-the-israel-hamas-war/
Ukraine war latest: EU gives final approval of $5.5 billion in defense aid to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-eu-gives-final-approval-to-5-5-billion-for-defense-aid-to-ukraine/
Watching the watchdogs: Piers, airdrops, and mediagenic spectacles in Gaza: The US ‘humanitarian’ strategy in Gaza offers false salvation for real starvation.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/3/18/watching-the-watchdogs-piers-airdrops-and-mediagenic-spectacles-in-gaza
US Coast Guard says no oil sheen seen off California after spill: The U.S. Coast Guard said an overflight on Sunday no longer detected an oil sheen off the coast ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-coast-guard-says-no-oil-sheen-seen-off-california-after-spill-2024-03-11/
WA ferry crew, Coast Guard rescue 6 people, 2 dogs in Rosario Strait: The boat's passengers called for help after a wave shattered the 37-foot cabin cruiser's ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-ferry-crew-coast-guard-rescue-6-people-2-dogs-in-rosario-strait/
Taiwan buys US-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones: Taiwan is acquiring additional MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the U.S. In an March. 12 contract announcement, the U ...
defence-blog.com/taiwan-buys-us-made-mq-9b-skyguardian-drones/
State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still the American Way: Peace cannot be found in the endless military packages but in the corridors of diplomacy and ...
commondreams.org/opinion/state-of-the-union-war-and-genocide-are-still-the-american-way
US should accelerate hypersonic defenses, NORTHCOM head says: “We can’t pause at all,” Gen. Gregory Guillot told Congress.
defenseone.com/technology/2024/03/us-should-accelerate-hypersonic-defenses-northcom-head-says/394968/
US troops depart for mission to build Gaza aid port: JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, United States: Four US Army vessels departed a base in Virginia on Tuesday (Mar ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-troops-depart-mission-build-gaza-aid-port-4190236
Russia-Ukraine War: Pentagon to Supply Stopgap Funds for Weapons to Ukraine: The White House announced a package of $300 million in military assistance to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/pentagon-moves-to-supply-stopgap-funds-for-ukraine-weapons
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Israel-Hamas war: US sends ship for Gaza aid pier: US Central Command said an army vessel was already en route to the Eastern Mediterranean to provide aid to ...
dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-us-sends-ship-for-gaza-aid-pier/live-68484740
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to massive leak of Pentagon secrets on social media site Discord
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/04/jack-teixeira-pleads-guilty-leak-pentagon-secrets/72837483007/
Quick Glance: Jack Teixeira's Guilty Plea in Pentagon Leak Case
- Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, 22, pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets.
- Teixeira's plea agreement involves six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act.
- The leak exposed secret assessments of Russia's war in Ukraine and other national security issues, prompting tightened controls by the Pentagon.
- Teixeira remains in the Air National Guard unpaid and is required to participate in debriefing sessions with intelligence community members.
SOCOM is turning its airlift planes into bombers with a new weapon: Cargo planes can be used to fight like bombers while operating from more austere locations.
businessinsider.com/socom-turning-cargo-planes-into-bombers-with-new-weapon-2024-3
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Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website
npr.org/2024/03/05/1235972358/air-force-employee-indictment-classified-info-doj-russia-ukraine
Quick Glance: US Airman Faces Charges for Leaking Classified Info on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- David Slater, a civilian worker for the United States Air Force, has been accused of illegally sharing sensitive information concerning the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- Slater, 63, a former Army lieutenant colonel working in a civilian position for the US Strategic Command, was taken into custody for transmitting classified information via a foreign dating website.
- The indictment states that Slater's actions occurred between February and April 2022, coinciding with Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
- Slater faces severe penalties if convicted, including up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and hefty fines for each count of conspiracy and transmission of national defense information.
Exit of Victoria Nuland Presents Opportunity for Peace in Ukraine: The imperative must be to chart a path back from this hopeless but ever-escalating war of ...
commondreams.org/opinion/victoria-nuland-peace-in-ukraine
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