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Columbia head calls to ‘move forward with a plan to dismantle’ anti-Israel encampment
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-24-2024/
Niger, US begin talks on withdrawal of American troops | Africanews: "We can confirm that discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/niger-us-begin-talks-on-withdrawal-of-american-troops/
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
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/
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
reuters.com/world/us-withdraw-military-personnel-niger-source-says-2024-04-19/
US Air Force B-1B bombers arrive at Incirlik base in Türkiye: Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers executed a routine training mission, designated as Bomber ...
defence-blog.com/us-air-force-b-1b-bombers-arrive-at-incirlik-base-in-turkiye/
Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid: The Ukraine aid bill, passed in the United States’ House of Representatives on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642328
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
ft.com/content/caca29c1-39fc-4e51-9f10-7d5aa6150a2a
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank
axios.com/2024/04/20/us-israel-sanctions-idf-west-bank
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/
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
Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test: A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business ...
defence-blog.com/raytheons-sm-6-successfully-intercepts-ballistic-missile-in-naval-test/
Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says: A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/17/niger-air-force-whistleblower/
Why Israel's Netzah Yehuda battalion could face US sanctions: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington could stop arms transfers to the hardline unit
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/israel-netzah-yehuda-who/
U.S. Navy shares more insights about deceased officer who renounced Nigerian citizenship
The United States Department of Defence had announced Mr ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/684251-u-s-navy-shares-more-insights-about-deceased-officer-who-renounced-nigerian-citizenship.html
Germany arrests two men for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-germany-arrests-two-men-for-allegedly-spying-for-russia-plotting/
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
Russian soldiers arrive in Niger as relationship with U.S. deteriorates: Niger’s state TV announced the arrival of Russian soldiers, less than a month after the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/12/niger-russia-us-military/
US wants airlines to boost travel benefits for military personnel: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday urged the nation's largest passenger ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-wants-airlines-boost-travel-benefits-military-personnel-2024-04-04/
US Navy to receive 16 Coyote missiles from Northrop Grumman: The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has reached an agreement with defense giant Northrop ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-to-receive-16-coyote-missiles-from-northrop-grumman/
Senior U.S. general to visit Israel to coordinate on Iran attack threat: The senior U.S. military commander in charge of the Middle East is expected to visit ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/israel-us-iran-defense-coordination-threats
Mayorkas warns that Haitians crossing to U.S. by sea will be returned: Haitians seeking to flee gang violence engulfing the Caribbean nation should avoid ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287385700.html
Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to help clear wreckage of Baltimore bridge: updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/29/baltimore-bridge-collapse-live-updates/73138695007/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Faces Delays With No Funding Request for 2025, Aims to Acquire Commercial Icebreaker
highnorthnews.com/en/us-coast-guard-icebreaker-faces-delays-no-funding-request-2025-aims-acquire-commercial-icebreaker
Opinion: An essential part of modern life that armies should never attack again: In late March, after two years of withering attacks on Ukraine ...
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2024/04/18/opinion-an-essential-part-modern/
F-16 Aggressor Squadron In Alaska Becomes Unique Air Defense Unit: The 18th Aggressor Squadron is now the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ...
twz.com/air/f-16-aggressor-squadron-in-alaska-becomes-unique-air-defense-unit
US Navy grappling with another Ford-class supercarrier delay: Navy officials blamed USS Enterprise's extended delays on supply chain issues and lingering ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-grappling-with-another-ford-class-supercarrier-delay-2024-4
Navy identifies Florida sailor who died while deployed in Red Sea: He embodied 'selfless character'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/24/navy-florida-sailor-red-sea-oriola-michael-aregbesola/73087492007/
California man pleads guilty to selling Pentagon $3.5M in counterfeit electronics - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/28/California-man-pleads-guilty-to-selling-35-in-counterfeit-electronics-to-Defense-Department/6761711677300/
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/
US in talks to fund Palestinian, Multinational peacekeeping force in Gaza - report
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-794296
Blinken hints at US move to restrict aid to Israel military unit: The United States is expected to invoke a decades-old law to restrict military assistance to an ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/blinken-hints-us-move-restrict-aid-israel-military-unit
US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240420-us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-key-drone-base-in-niger
US military aircraft routinely circle over Tokyo metro area: Mainichi probe - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
Germany holds 2 over military base attack plot for Russia: BERLIN: Two German Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage ...
arabnews.com/node/2495441/world
US to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: If US believes Israel lacks the assurances it needs, Biden could suspend some weapons ...
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-us-review-israeli-assurances-not-violating-international-law
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.
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
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.
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.
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/
The Pentagon has sent $10 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine that it still does not have the money to replace due to congressional gridlock ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/03/11/pentagon-weapons-ukraine-congress-00146287
Austria buys GRF vehicles for its special operations forces: Austria's Ministry of Defense signed the contract with Netherlands-based Defenture for the ...
defence-blog.com/austria-buys-grf-vehicles-for-its-special-operations-forces/
Following French withdrawal, Niger revokes US military accord allowing Pentagon personnel to operate on its soil.
Did the US concerns about Russia and Iran ... Show more #WorldOfAfrica
Former U.S. military leaders assess 2021 troop withdrawal from Afghanistan - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/19/Milley-McKenzie-Afghanistan-withdraw/6741710881729/
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
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.'
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.
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/
US stretching out legacy nuclear arsenal: The US is stuck with aging nuclear ballistic missile submarines and intercontinental ballistic missiles in a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-stretching-out-legacy-nuclear-arsenal/
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/
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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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.
Today’s battles happen at the pace of software. The Pentagon needs to hit the accelerator
defenseone.com/defense-systems/2024/03/todays-battles-happen-pace-software-pentagon-needs-hit-accelerator/394925/
North Korea denounces South Korea-US military drills, warns of consequences: North Korea's defence ministry urged South Korea and the United States to stop ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Response to U.S.-South Korean Drills
- North Korea labels ongoing drills as an invasion plot, threatening military action.
- This year's drills include 48 field exercises, double the previous year's amount, lasting 11 days.
- North Korea's Defense Ministry denounces the drills as reckless and plans responsible military activities to enhance security on the Korean Peninsula.
- Experts predict increased tensions with more missile tests and aggressive rhetoric from North Korea this year, particularly with upcoming elections in the U.S. and South Korea.
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.
US submarine construction up to three years behind schedule raises more questions over AUKUS pact
theage.com.au/world/north-america/us-will-find-a-way-to-deliver-subs-promised-to-australia-20240404-p5fham.html
Why the US Army is training soldiers to wage war in the Arctic: With Russia and China looking to project power in the region, the US Army is pushing its soldiers ...
businessinsider.com/why-us-army-is-training-soldiers-to-fight-in-arctic-2024-3
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What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea: The former president called into question the U.S. force presence in Korea – the foundation for the alliance ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/what-the-return-of-trump-would-mean-for-south-korea/
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NEW: A newly released Pentagon review found no evidence that any of the alleged UFO sightings were extraterrestrial in origin ... Show more trib.al/CA5ZgcW
New Report Warns of the Rise of Killer Robots: Public Citizen says autonomous weapons "inherently dehumanize the people targeted and make it easier to ...
commondreams.org/news/report-warns-killer-robots
Polis opposes DOD proposal to unilaterally move space-focused National Guard units
gazette.com/military/polis-opposes-dod-proposal-to-unilaterally-move-space-focused-national-guard-units/article_4a01a71c-f1eb-11ee-8332-8be5d7567426.html
⚡️The Wall Street Journal reported that the US Department of Defense is now willing to transfer longer-range ATACMS missiles. Previously ... Show more
‘No plans’ to send US troops to fight in Ukraine, Pentagon confirms: The US has “no plans” to send troops to fight in Ukraine, the Pentagon said Tuesday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/02/28/-No-plans-to-send-US-troops-to-fight-in-Ukraine-Pentagon-confirms
Scoop: White House asks State Dept., Pentagon for Israel-bound weapons list: The request is not a signal of an imminent move by the White House to slow-walk or ...
axios.com/2024/03/07/biden-israel-weapons-list-gaza
Pentagon considering tapping last source of Ukraine military funding as Congress stalls on additional aid
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/pentagon-considering-tapping-last-source-ukraine-funding/
Paid articlePaid ‘It’s not like the movies’: Why delivering aid to Gaza by sea gets complicated quickly
politico.com/news/2024/03/05/maritime-aid-gaza-00145038
UFOs in storage? Findings about alien technology from exhaustive Pentagon review: The review looked at UFO sightings and reports dating back decades.
abcnews.go.com/US/ufos-storage-findings-alien-technology-exhaustive-pentagon-review/story
Why is the Army cutting 24,000 jobs? It’s a new era, Pentagon says.: The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, which is nearly 5% ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2024/0228/Why-is-the-Army-cutting-24-000-jobs-It-s-a-new-era-Pentagon-says
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The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its cutter Venturous returned to their home port in St Petersburg, Florida ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/caribbean/20240328/us-coast-guard-repatriates-haitian-migrants #GLNRToday
“Like a majority of Americans, I believe that Ukraine needs the help of the United States and the international community to fight off Russia’s invasion—and ... Show more theatln.tc/AWyMHuye
WATCH: Pentagon releases report on failure to quickly notify Biden and others of Austin's hospitalization
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-briefing-after-u-s-airman-dies-in-self-immolation-gaza-war-protest
US Valkyrie drone swarms taking clearer, cheaper shape: US firm Kratos is expanding its XQ-58 Valkyrie drone family to five variants, underscoring the shift ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/us-valkyrie-drone-swarms-taking-clearer-cheaper-shape/
Biden Hardens Protection Against Cybersecurity Threats to Ports: An executive order expands powers to the Department of Homeland Security amid increased fears of ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/21/us/politics/cybersecurity-ports.html
UK tank museum helped reverse-engineer Soviet-era parts for firm supplying materiel to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/07/uk-tank-museum-helped-reverse-engineer-soviet-era-part-for-firm-supplying-materiel-to-ukraine/
President Biden will sign an executive order to keep hackers out of ports, cargo ships
axios.com/2024/02/21/biden-shipping-ports-cybersecurity
Army struggles to identify, report violent extremism, newly released audit shows: A USA TODAY investigation found the military made little progress on stopping ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/22/extremism-army-audit/72687427007/
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