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US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-narrows-list-general-atomics-anduril-build-autonomous-aircraft-2024-04-24/
US troops thwart drone attack in Iraq, the first in months: U.S. troops on Monday shot down two drones outside a base in Iraq, the first time American forces ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4616400-us-troops-thwart-drone-attack-in-iraq-the-first-in-months/
Wells, Maine residents rally to save treasured buoy: An 8,000 pound, 12-foot tall buoy washed up in Wells, Maine, on April 4. The US Coast Guard then decided to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/20/metro/wells-maine-buoy-saved/
U.S. Aid Is a Lifeline for Ukraine’s Struggle to Hold Off Defeat: Ammunition and arms will be rushed to Kyiv’s forces on the funding bill’s approval ...
wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-aid-is-a-lifeline-for-ukraines-struggle-to-hold-off-defeat-176f3a4d
🔴 "The only thing that’s left now is a Palestinian flag crumpled on the ground." At the University of Southern California ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-calls-grow-for-gaza-mass-graves-investigation
F-35 deliveries could resume in July, but the new jets won’t be combat-ready for a year or more
defenseone.com/policy/2024/04/f-35-deliveries-could-resume-july-new-jets-wont-be-combat-ready-year/395814/
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches US Space Force mission: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRvMNOQYGl
After prison, he promised never to let his mom down again. Now he helps others with reentry.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/20/prison-incarceration-release-housing-jobs-reentry/73374083007/
As it happened: Iran attacks Israel with 300 drones, missiles; warns against retaliation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-says-iran-has-launched-drone-attack-air-defences-poised
US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance: The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/us-secretly-sent-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
ULA has an ambitious plan to ‘reuse’ Vulcan rocket: keep it in space: The heavy-lift rocket’s upper stage might extend its service as a tug or defender.
defenseone.com/business/2024/04/ula-has-ambitious-plan-reuse-vulcan-rocket-keep-it-space/395858/
🔴 Live: Israel says it will defend itself if Iran responds to consulate attack: Israel’s military said Thursday it is prepared to defend itself and strike back ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240412-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-says-it-will-defend-itself-if-iran-responds-to-attack-on-its-consulate
Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says: Israeli military confirms prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane is in the air amid escalating ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-attack-israel-drones-latest-b2528354.html
Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute: This is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class ...
twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute
Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68861011
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
#VantageOnFirstpost : A top US military official has raised concerns about China's increased defence spending. US Admiral John Aquilino has critiqued the state of the Chinese ... Show more
US Navy mocked over photo of ship commander with backward rifle scope: An image posted to Instagram, which has since been deleted, showed commander Cameron Yaste ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-mocked-over-photo-commander-with-backward-rifle-scope-2024-4
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism: In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/charting-a-new-course-why-the-us-navy-must-confront-unrealistic-optimism/
Are Flying Cars Finally Here?: Gideon Lewis-Kraus writes about the BlackFly, a flying vehicle developed by Pivotal, and companies developing other eVTOL aircraft ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/are-flying-cars-finally-here
US Navy buys EAGLS defense systems: The US Navy has urgently ordered the EAGLS (Electrically Aided Gunnery Laser System) Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-buys-eagls-defense-systems/
US Tax Day Campaign Urges Congress to Stop Arming Israel's Genocide in Gaza: "This scale of devastation is only possible because of financial, political ...
commondreams.org/news/afsc-israel
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
China is surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine, US intelligence finds
apnews.com/article/united-states-china-russia-ukraine-war-265df843be030b7183c95b6f3afca8ec
Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine
- China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.
- The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.
- President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.
- China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Live Updates: U.S. officials have said they are bracing for a response to an Israeli strike in Syria this month that killed several ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/11/world/israel-gaza-war-news-hamas/power-cites-credible-assessments-that-famine-has-begun-in-northern-gaza
Editorial: Navy ship delays put national security at risk: Despite the shift toward unmanned aerial operations and cyberwarfare, naval power remains a central ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/14/editorial-navy-ship-delays-put-national-security-at-risk/
Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response: The National Guard will soon use the tech giant’s image-recognition AI to scan images of disaster ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/17/google-x-bellwether-national-guard-disasters/
BAE selects Hanwha USA for modernisation project: BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc has selected Hanwha Defense USA to modernise an existing production building ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-selects-hanwha-usa-for-modernisation-project/
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US: Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/iraqs-dangerous-balancing-act-between-iran-and-the-us
'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll
apnews.com/article/help-island-atoll-pacific-coast-guard-acfe972c9e6735ab0a6e12b033f959f8
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
‘Correct a black mark in US history’: former prisoners of Abu Ghraib get day in court
theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2024/apr/14/abu-ghraib-iraq-torture-abuse
C-130 cargo plane that US Air Force reinventing to fight like bomber: The C-130 has earned a reputation as the plane that can "do-it-all" over seven decades ...
businessinsider.com/c-130-hercules-us-air-force-reinvent-cargo-plane-combat-2024-4
Contaminated Grumman plume moving south on Long Island about foot a day: Experts say it's a race against time to prevent toxins from spreading deeper and farther ...
newsday.com/long-island/environment/grumman-bethpage-plume-navy-fb3ad2be
Opinion: Should the U.S. forswear launching nukes first in combat?: In the middle of the last century, as the United States and Russia rapidly amassed thousands ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/17/opinion-should-us-forswear/
Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm
startribune.com/vista-outdoor-federal-remington-speer-ammunition-czechoslavik-group-csg-jd-vance/600359905/
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
pcmag.com/news/meet-thermonator-a-flame-throwing-robodog-that-can-light-fires-melt-snow
No region of the world is exempt from rising military spending: According to a report, global military expenditure has risen by 6.8% in 2023 ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/23/no-region-of-the-world-is-exempt-from-rising-military-spending_6669285_19.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-aircraft-crashes-government-says-2024-04-18/
Thunder Over Louisville 2024 air show, fireworks awes crowds at Waterfront Park: Massive crowds return to Waterfront Park and southern Indiana for Thunder Over ...
courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/events/kentucky-derby/festival/2024/04/20/thunder-over-louisville-2024-live-updates/72961394007/
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
electrek.co/2024/04/24/beta-hits-latest-evtol-milestone-transitioning-mid-air-pilot-onboard-video/
DARPA’s AI test pilot successfully flew a dogfight against a human: After flying against simulated opponents, the AI agent has taken on humans.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/darpas-ai-test-pilot-successfully-flew-a-dogfight-against-a-human/
NYT: Project Maven AI having mixed results on Ukraine's battlefields: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine presented the first opportunity to test ...
kyivindependent.com/nyt-project-maven-ai-having-mixed-results-on-ukraines-battlefields/
US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/24/2003816895
AI vs humans: What happened when an AI pilot took on an F-16 in a dogfight?: AI pilot vs human pilot dogfight: The simulated dogfight is being touted as a ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/ai-vs-humans-what-happened-when-an-ai-pilot-took-on-an-f-16-in-a-dogfight-124041900798_1.html
Intel Foundry ticks another box in quest to fab mil-spec chips for US DoD: Gelsinger and gang certified to court wider array of defense contractors
theregister.com/2024/04/23/intel_foundry_military_approval_nears/
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
United States to grant Argentina US$40 million for ‘defense modernization’: The funding will allow Argentina to purchase equipment and enhance interoperability ...
buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/united-states-to-grant-argentina-us40-million-for-defense-modernization
Textron Aviation delivers Next-Gen Beechcraft King Air training fleet to U.S. Navy
aviation24.be/manufacturers/beechcraft/textron-aviation-delivers-next-gen-beechcraft-king-air-training-fleet-to-u-s-navy/
Philippines wants U.S. and Japan to take over rail deal eyed by China: The $868 million Subic-Clark railway will link former U.S. military bases turned ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/20/philippines-rail-project-us-japan-china/
SpaceX, Northrop Grumman reportedly working on US spy sat program: LEO rising in US military: Close encounters of the recon kind
theregister.com/2024/04/19/spacex_paired_with_northrop_grumman/
Don’t call it a jet pack: Here’s how the Pentagon is finally getting troops to fly
fastcompany.com/91109459/pentagon-darpa-flying-troops
US next-gen B-21 bomber likely obsolete upon delivery: While the US mulls acquiring more of its next-gen B-21 bombers, fast-moving technological advancements ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-next-gen-b-21-bomber-likely-obsolete-upon-delivery/
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
US Air Force: Autonomously controlled fighter aircraft conducts first “dogfight”: The US military has been testing AI technology for a long time ...
heise.de/news/US-Luftwaffe-Autonom-gesteuertes-Kampfflugzeug-fuehrt-ersten-Dogfight-9690541.html
US Air Force says AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has been dogfighting with humans
theregister.com/2024/04/18/darpa_f16_flight/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
twz.com/air/air-force-looking-at-options-beyond-the-b-21-raider-is-absolutely-necessary
America faces a challenge to deliver on AUKUS submarine deal, US Navy head concedes
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/aukus-congress-subcommittee-hearing-procurement-cut/103738952
Helping others recover from errors is how he kept vow to not let mom down again | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-causey/2024/04/17/prisoners-incarceration-housing-released/73277455007/
Space Force Military Exercise to Practice Response to 'On-Orbit Aggression': The goal with the $60 million Victus Haze exercise, set for sometime before fall ...
pcmag.com/news/space-force-is-planning-a-military-exercise-in-space
Americans should worry more about world war: Being the guy who’s always shouting about impending disaster is frustrating, thankless work ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/americans-should-worry-more-about-world-war/
Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by classiccars.com/ , is this 292-Powered 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
A black and white television spot that was ... Show more journal.classiccars.com/2024/04/13/autohunter-spotlight-1957-ford-thunderbird/
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
SpaceX’s most-flown reusable rocket will go for its 20th launch tonight: Remarkably, SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket almost every day over the last week.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/spacexs-most-flown-reusable-rocket-will-go-for-its-20th-launch-tonight/
Space Force Is Planning a Military Exercise in Orbit: Two satellites will engage in a “realistic threat response scenario” when Victus Haze gets underway.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/the-space-force-is-planning-what-could-be-the-first-military-exercise-in-orbit/
America does not seek conflict with Iran – US Secretary of Defense : The United States does not want to engage in conflict with Iran, but it will defend its ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451191/
The US Army will probably no longer be able to defeat enemies quickly: The times of fast tanks and infantry advances deep into enemy territory could be over ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/die-us-armee-wird-feinde-wohl-nicht-mehr-schnell-zu-besiegen-koennen/
The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
US Navy chief: Our warship building is in trouble: Top Navy official says South Korea is outpacing global power U.S. in building warships
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/us-marinechef-unser-kriegsschiffsbau-ist-in-schwierigkeiten/
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Narwhal open for tours in Dana Point Harbor: The ship will be docked Saturday at the Ocean Institute for the public to explore.
ocregister.com/2024/04/12/u-s-coast-guard-cutter-narwhal-open-for-tours-in-dana-point-harbor/
Despite DALL-E military pitch, OpenAI maintains its tools won't be used to develop weapons
zdnet.com/article/despite-dall-e-military-pitch-openai-maintains-its-tools-wont-be-used-to-develop-weapons/
BAE Systems secures $459 Million contract for advanced aviation radios: The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that BAE Systems has been awarded a ...
defence-blog.com/bae-systems-secures-459-million-contract-for-advanced-aviation-radios/
US risks losing space and military tech dominance without commercial sector support, Space Force commander warns
techspot.com/news/102603-us-risks-losing-space-military-tech-dominance-without.html
F-22 Suffers Nose Gear Issue At Kadena Airbase Ends Up With Nose Down On Runway: Images being circulated online show the aircraft on its nose at the base in ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/12/f-22-suffers-nose-gear-issue-at-kadena-airbase-ends-up-with-nose-down-on-runway/
DARPA's Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year
twz.com/sea/darpas-defiant-fully-uncrewed-demonstrator-ship-will-hit-the-seas-later-this-year
US Air Force Secretary Set to Fly in AI-Controlled Jet: Air Force Secretary Frank Kendell is set to test out an AI-controlled F-16. The United States Air Force ...
techtimes.com/articles/303473/20240411/air-force-secretary-set-fly-ai-controlled-jet.htm
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