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• 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022
  The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
• Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022
  Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
• Air Mobility Command to give pregnant airmen more privacy under new directive August 11, 2022
  Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions.
• The National Guard has a new weapon in the fight for COVID vaccination August 11, 2022
  The National Guard is shipping doses of Novavax’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine out to units in hopes it will help shrink the number of unvaccinated Guardsmen who face expulsion.
• Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty August 11, 2022
  A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.
• Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022
  The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
• Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022
  Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
• New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022
  Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
• Air Force Academy employee suspected in deadly Colorado shooting August 9, 2022
  Colorado Springs police believe John Paz shot and killed a woman and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery before he killed himself.
• Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022
  Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
• Georgia residents say Air Force flyover damaged their homes August 5, 2022
  Residents said the Little League tournament flyover seemed louder and lower than usual and shook their homes.
• Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022
  The trio have a September court date.
• Air Force bomb disposal tech charged in April insider attack in Syria August 4, 2022
  Tech. Sgt. David Wayne Dezwaan Jr., is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
• Air Force Reserve’s No. 2 officer takes over as commander August 4, 2022
  The Air Force Reserve is functioning like the "New England Patriots on a high school team’s budget,” Lt. Gen. John Healy said.
• New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022
  Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
• Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate August 3, 2022
  About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.
• ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022
  DFAC food strikes again.
• Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022
  New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
• Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers August 2, 2022
  The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
• 5 military movies that would be better with Velociraptors August 1, 2022
  We want to see more military movies "raptorized."

Army-technology.com

• In data: Colombia’s internal defence growth fight amid corruption April 26, 2024
  Despite facing corruption challenges and a limited budget, Colombia is being pushed towards expanding its defence market.
• What American and British aid means for Ukraine April 26, 2024
  The American aid package, now signed into law by US President Joe Biden, comes at a time when Ukrainian soldiers are rationing a fistful of bullets per day to hold off Russian forces who are desperate to make progress before aid arrives.
• The Czech Initiative seeing growing success in procuring artillery munitions for Ukraine April 26, 2024
  The “Czech Initiative” is based on gathering financial donations to a collective fund to pay for additional artillery ammunition purchases from willing partners around the globe.
• EC backs Thales-led AI and shared image database project for land forces  April 26, 2024
  European Commission (EC) has shown support for Shared daTabase for Optronics image Recognition and Evaluation (STORE) project.
• Analysis: what’s in the US Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 April 26, 2024
  The US committed to providing $95.3bn to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific allies, in the first tranch of funds in more than 6 months.
• Interview: navigating the future of defence training with BAE Systems April 26, 2024
  Lucy Walton, BAE Systems, discusses the nature of training ecosystems and the fine line between cooperation and competition in defence/
• In data: Qatar spending on IFVs and tanks to increase over next decade April 26, 2024
  The small Gulf state of Qatar spends an outsized amount on its military as it continues to drive a modernisation programme across its forces.
• Northrop Grumman’s net earnings rise 12% in Q1 FY24  April 26, 2024
  Northrop Grumman has reported net earnings of $944m in the first quarter (Q1) of FY24, a 12% increase from $842m in Q1 of FY2023.
• The “world’s policeman”: how many geopolitical fronts can the US maintain? April 26, 2024
  As Biden admits the US “could be drawn in” to a Middle East war, flashpoints across Europe and the Indo-Pacific become increasingly strained.
• British Army’s Challenger 3 tank undergoes live firing tests  April 26, 2024
  UK Ministry of Defence confirmed completion of live qualification firings of the British Army's future Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT).

Breakingdefense.com

• Air Force awards SNC $13B contract for new ‘Doomsday’ plane April 26, 2024
  The win is a major victory for the firm in a competition that saw the surprise elimination of aerospace giant Boeing.
• France, Germany ink deal on way ahead for ‘completely new’ future European tank April 26, 2024
  Defense ministers from both countries hailed progress on industrial workshare for a project that they say “will be a real technological breakthrough in ground combat systems.”
• US approves $6B weapons package for Ukraine, but Kyiv stalled on Patriot battery breakthrough April 26, 2024
  All equipment included in the pledge is to be ordered from industry, not drawn from US stocks — meaning it could take years for the weapons to arrive in Ukraine.
• Boeing buys GKN factory, ending dispute over F-15, F/A-18 parts April 26, 2024
  Through the deal, Boeing’s litigation with supplier GKN Aerospace will be dropped, and the aerospace giant will take possession of a St. Louis-area factory it used to own.
• Sikorsky prepares X2 offer for NATO’s next generation rotorcraft competition April 26, 2024
  The manufacturer is shifting attention to alliance requirements in the aftermath of the US Army cancelling its next-generation Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) effort.
• L3Harris selloffs hampered by low bids, CEO says April 26, 2024
  “To the extent we can get a good price for what we’ve identified as non-core [businesses], we’ll do it. But too many of the offers are coming in low and people think we’re desperate to sell, and I can assure you we’re not,” said L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik.
• Army closing in on selecting new spy-plane integrator, user assessment around late-2026 April 26, 2024
  HADES is “designed to support active campaigning short of conflict and then potentially support targeting in conflicted areas where you might let high-end stealthy fighters or unmanned systems take first contact,” said Andrew Evans, the ISR Task Force director.
• Shipbuilder Austal USA names Michelle Kruger as new president April 26, 2024
  Kruger had been serving as interim president since former chief Rusty Murdaugh resigned last spring.
• Swedish defense committee calls for near $4.8 billion defense spending jump April 26, 2024
  In a clear reference to Russian aggression, the Swedish government committee warned in a statement of the “deteriorating security situation.”
• Millennium Space Systems is delivering on critical missile tracking constellation April 26, 2024
  [Sponsored] With programs like MTC, Millennium Space Systems is redefining what it means to be an operational prime – rapidly delivering operational small sat constellations on rapid timelines.
• Sullivan: Defense industry ‘still underestimating’ global need for munitions April 25, 2024
  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that there are “no plans” for another Ukraine supplemental at this point.
• Russia vetos US-Japan resolution against nukes in space, ‘unprecedented escalation’ in UN fight April 25, 2024
  “Although Russia would not be expected to vote for a resolution aimed at its own conduct, its response that it is ‘against’ putting nuclear weapons in space is just vague enough to not quite be reassuring,” said Jessica West of Canada’s Project Ploughshares.
• Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers April 25, 2024
  In addition, CEO Kathy Warden says the company sees a chance to sell up to five Triton UAVs to the NATO alliance.
• Head start: Early ’25 may be first flight for Black Hawk with T901 engine April 25, 2024
  Sikorsky is using remaining FARA dollars to test out the new T901 engine in anticipation of integrating it on a UH-60 M Black Hawk later this year.
• Questions hang over UK’s new, ambitious defense spending plan: Analysts April 25, 2024
  Such is the scale of British Army acquisition problems alone that they could not be resolved if the UK moved to a long term spending settlement of even 4 percent GDP, an expert told British lawmakers.

Defencetalk.com

• Croatia gets French fighter jets in major arms purchase April 25, 2024
  DefenceTalkCroatia took delivery Thursday of six Rafale fighter jets it has bought from France in the country’s biggest arms purchase since its 1991 war of independence. The used warplanes — the first part of a 12-jet deal — touched down in the capital Zagreb, heralding a major overall of Croatia’s air force, which is replacing […]
• China warns US military support for Taiwan increases ‘risk of conflict’ April 25, 2024
  DefenceTalkChina warned on Wednesday that US military support for Taiwan only increased the “risk of conflict” along the strait, after the US Congress allocated $8 billion in military support for the island. “I’d like to emphasize that the United States and Taiwan strengthening military ties will not bring about security for Taiwan,” foreign ministry spokesman […]
• UK aims to boost economic defences against security risks April 18, 2024
  DefenceTalkBritain must strengthen its defences against economic security risks amplified by globalization, especially those emanating from China, Iran and Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden warned Thursday. Businesses and universities are “vulnerable” because of the opening up of the global economy, Dowden said in a speech to the Chatham House international affairs think-tank in London. […]
• Russian ‘cyber sabotage’ a global threat: security firm April 18, 2024
  DefenceTalkA cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday. Google-owned Mandiant said in a report that it is seeing nefarious operations by the group referred to as “Sandworm” in […]
• NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space April 18, 2024
  DefenceTalkChina is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head of the US space agency NASA said Wednesday, warning that Washington must remain vigilant. “China has made extraordinary strides especially in the last 10 years, but they are very, very secretive,” NASA administrator Bill Nelson told […]
• Iran warns Israel against attacking nuclear sites April 18, 2024
  DefenceTalkA senior Revolutionary Guards general threatened on Thursday to target Israel’s “nuclear facilities” if it strikes Iranian atomic sites, state media reported, anticipating retaliation for Tehran’s unprecedented weekend attack. Israel’s military chief has vowed a response to the Iranian aerial attack, which was mostly intercepted, while world leaders have urged de-escalation. Violence involving Iran-aligned groups […]
• Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles April 18, 2024
  DefenceTalkRussia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine, including Rostov where its command headquarters for the Ukraine offensive is located. “During the night, several terrorist attacks by the Kyiv regime were foiled,” the defence ministry said. It said it had neutralized 20 drones — 16 of […]
• Venezuela says US building ‘secret’ bases in disputed Essequibo April 4, 2024
  DefenceTalkVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday accused the United States of building “secret military bases” in Essequibo, an oil-rich region of Guyana that Caracas claims as its territory. “We have information proving that in the territory of Guyana Essequibo, temporarily administered by Guyana, secret military bases of the (US) Southern Command… a body of the […]
• Israel cancels leave for combat units after Iran consulate strike April 4, 2024
  DefenceTalkThe Israeli army has suspended leave for its combat units, it said Thursday, amid the Gaza war and as tensions with Iran grew after a strike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus. Israeli media reported that the military was also calling up more reservist soldiers “against the background of the visible threats from Iran”. “Leave will […]
• US blames Microsoft ‘cascade of errors’ for Chinese hack April 4, 2024
  DefenceTalkA scathing US government report found that an intrusion into Microsoft servers by a Chinese hacking group, which breached the emails of multiple senior US officials, was due to a “cascade of avoidable errors” by the tech giant. The Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), led by the US Department of Homeland Security, conducted a seven-month […]

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• Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) Price Target Raised to $48.00 April 26, 2024
  Halliburton (NYSE:HAL – Get Free Report) had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $47.00 to $48.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the oilfield services company’s stock. TD Cowen’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 23.97% from the company’s […]
• Croatia Bolsters Air Defense with French Fighter Jets April 26, 2024
  Key Points: Croatia Welcomes First Batch of Rafale Fighter Jets The Croatian Air Force entered a new chapter in its history on Thursday as the first six Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jets touched down at an airbase near Zagreb. This delivery marks a significant step in modernizing Croatia’s defense capabilities and integrating it within NATO. […]
• Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 2,959 Shares of Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PK) April 26, 2024
  Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank boosted its position in shares of Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PK – Free Report) by 3.4% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 89,358 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,959 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Park Hotels […]
• Tranquility Partners LLC Has $3.02 Million Holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) April 26, 2024
  Tranquility Partners LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 2.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,643 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 451 shares during the quarter. […]
• Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Stock Holdings Increased by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt April 26, 2024
  Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt increased its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 1.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 327,488 shares of the information services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,158 […]
• American Financial Advisors LLC Lowers Position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) April 26, 2024
  American Financial Advisors LLC cut its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 2.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,961 shares of the company’s stock after selling 83 shares during the quarter. American Financial […]
• Calamos Advisors LLC Has $131.90 Million Position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) April 26, 2024
  Calamos Advisors LLC reduced its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 0.7% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 775,446 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 5,462 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. comprises 0.6% of Calamos Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its […]
• Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Greenleaf Trust April 26, 2024
  Greenleaf Trust reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 14.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 82,877 shares of the company’s stock after selling 13,449 shares during the quarter. Greenleaf Trust’s holdings in […]
• Naples Money Management LLC Buys New Position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) April 26, 2024
  Naples Money Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 2,339 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $367,000. Several other institutional investors […]
• Federated Hermes Inc. Invests $5.49 Million in Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI) April 26, 2024
  Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:FI – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 41,308 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $5,487,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in […]
• William Blair Reaffirms “Outperform” Rating for Visa (NYSE:V) April 26, 2024
  Visa (NYSE:V – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by stock analysts at William Blair in a research note issued on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. William Blair also issued estimates for Visa’s Q3 2024 earnings at $2.39 EPS, Q1 2025 earnings at $2.71 EPS and Q2 2025 earnings at $2.66 EPS. A […]
• Xponance Inc. Boosts Position in Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) April 26, 2024
  Xponance Inc. grew its position in Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT – Free Report) by 7.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 49,210 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 3,592 shares during the quarter. Xponance […]
• UBS Group Boosts Visa (NYSE:V) Price Target to $325.00 April 26, 2024
  Visa (NYSE:V – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities researchers at UBS Group from $315.00 to $325.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the credit-card processor’s stock. UBS Group’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 18.11% from the stock’s […]
• Xponance Inc. Acquires 147 Shares of Tenet Healthcare Co. (NYSE:THC) April 26, 2024
  Xponance Inc. boosted its position in Tenet Healthcare Co. (NYSE:THC – Free Report) by 1.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,337 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 147 shares during the period. Xponance Inc.’s holdings […]
• HTLF Bank Makes New $9.63 Million Investment in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) April 26, 2024
  HTLF Bank purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 56,603 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $9,628,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. makes up 1.1% of HTLF Bank’s holdings, […]
• Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Sells 4,700 Shares of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CNO) April 26, 2024
  Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CNO – Free Report) by 25.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 14,039 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 4,700 shares during […]
• Benchmark Increases Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Price Target to $375.00 April 26, 2024
  Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT – Get Free Report) had its price target upped by investment analysts at Benchmark from $325.00 to $375.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Benchmark’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 29.67% from the stock’s previous close. […]
• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Shares Purchased by Colton Groome Financial Advisors LLC April 26, 2024
  Colton Groome Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 17.2% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 6,598 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 970 shares during the period. Colton Groome Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth […]
• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Stake Lessened by Eukles Asset Management April 26, 2024
  Eukles Asset Management lowered its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 0.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,986 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 72 shares during the period. Eukles Asset Management’s holdings […]
• Andrew Hill Investment Advisors Inc. Takes $3.16 Million Position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) April 26, 2024
  Andrew Hill Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 18,571 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,159,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. comprises approximately 3.3% of Andrew Hill Investment Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its […]

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• MDA, Lockheed Martin seek ‘final transition' of LRDR April 26, 2024
  The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and its industry counterparts at Lockheed Martin are preparing for the ‘final transition' of the long-awaited Long Range...
• US Coast Guard Airbus MH-65s retire from Arctic mission April 26, 2024
  The last US Coast Guard (USCG) Airbus MH-65 Dolphin in Alaska retired from Air Station Kodiak on 23 April, ending the type's 36-year employment in the service's Alaska...
• HMS Diamond shoots down Houthi missile in Red Sea April 26, 2024
  The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Daring (Type 45)-class destroyer HMS Diamond (D 34) has successfully engaged an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched by Yemen-based...
• Rafale enters Croatian service April 26, 2024
  Croatia has inducted into service the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft it recently received from France.
• UK explores new radar and IR tech to enhance SDA April 26, 2024
  The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is conducting three technology demonstrator programmes to explore the utility of novel space domain awareness...
• Italy to enhance SSA with new ground-based sensors April 26, 2024
  The Italian National Armaments Directorate (NAD) is procuring three ground-based sensors to enhance the country's space situational awareness (SSA), Janes learnt at the...
• Update: BAE Systems outlines Type 26 frigate progress amid steelworker shortage April 26, 2024
  BAE Systems Naval Ships in Glasgow is outsourcing steel work and introducing a new automated panel line as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of a steelworker...
• Airbus flies RACER high-speed helicopter April 25, 2024
  Airbus Helicopters has flown its Rapid and Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft (RACER) concept for the first time, the company announced on 25 April.
• Netherlands, Poland approved for AARGM-ER SEAD/DEAD missiles April 25, 2024
  The US government has approved the sale of the Northrop Grumman AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) to the Netherlands and Poland.
• QinetiQ demonstrates jet-to-jet MUM-T for first time in the UK April 25, 2024
  QinetiQ has for the first time in the UK demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) between jet aircraft.
• Initial flight trials demonstrate Excalibur FTA ‘fit for purpose‘, says Leonardo April 25, 2024
  Initial flight trials of the 757 airframe that is to be converted to the Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft (FTA) project to de-risk the Tempest future fighter have shown it...
• UAE inaugurates GlobalEye early warning aircraft April 25, 2024
  The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on 24 April that a reception ceremony for an early warning aircraft had been held at Al-Dhafra...
• India's GalaxEye developing satellite with multiple sensors for Earth observation April 25, 2024
  Bangalore-based GalaxEye Space is developing a satellite that can carry multiple sensors for Earth observation to support the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
• Special Report: Australia to accentuate maritime capabilities amid China's coercion April 25, 2024
  The Australian government has released two more policy documents that outline its defence development intentions over the next few years. The two documents – National...
• Vietnam issues diplomatic note to Malaysia after South China Sea collision April 25, 2024
  Hanoi has issued a diplomatic note to Putrajaya after a Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) vessel collided into a Vietnamese fishing boat in disputed waters of...
• Brazilian Army seeks 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters April 25, 2024
  The Brazilian Army is to acquire 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to replace its eight HM-3 Cougar and four HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters, said Army...
• Brazil to update A-29 Super Tucano aircraft fleet April 25, 2024
  Embraer Defense and Security is to carry out the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 68 of the EMB 314 (locally designated A-29) Super Tucano training and light attack aircraft of...
• Brazil to buy additional VBMT-LSR Guaicurus 4×4 vehicles April 24, 2024
  The Manufacturing Directorate of the Brazilian Army plans to acquire up to 420 new Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) Light Multirole Vehicles (LMVs).
• Spain upgrades and acquires more NASAMS systems April 24, 2024
  The Spanish government has announced the EUR410 million (USD438 million) modernisation and acquisition of additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems...
• Iraqi Army Aviation Command identifies itself as CH-5 UAV operator April 24, 2024
  Iraqi Army Aviation Command (IAAC) has confirmed it has ordered, if not already received, Chinese-made CH-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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• Britain Forward Deploys Eurofighters to Poland: Can They Provide Electronic Support to Ukrainian Ground Ops? April 25, 2024
  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on April 23 confirmed that the Royal Air Force would forward deploy Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft to Poland, stressing that Lond
• North Korea Deploys Massive-Calibre Rocket Artillery For Nuclear Launch Simulation April 24, 2024
  On April 22 the Korean People’s Army conducted its first ever known drills simulating a nuclear counterattacks and the use of the country’s “system of command, mana
• Russian Capture of Ukraine’s Most Capable Tank: New Details and Footage Indicate Where the Leopard 2A6 is Heading Next April 23, 2024
  Following video confirmation on April 21 that Russian ground units had captured a Leopard 2A6 tank during clashes with Ukrainian forces, new footage and information have
• Hezbollah Air Defences Shoot Down Another Israeli Hermes Drone Amid Escalating Hostilities April 22, 2024
  The paramilitary wing of the Lebanese political party Hezbollah on April 21 used a surface to air missile to destroy an Israeli Hermes 450 drone over Southern Lebanon, ma
• Russia Has Resumed Production of Turbine Engines For T-80 Tanks: New Variants Incoming April 21, 2024
  Russian state media outlets have revealed that the production of gas turbine engines for the T-80 main battle tank has been resumed at the engineering plant Kaluzhsky Eng
• Russian Forces Capture Ukrainian Army Leopard 2A6 Tank April 21, 2024
  Footage released on April 21 has confirmed that Russian ground units have captured a Leopard 2A6 tank during clashes with Ukrainian forces. The footage showed the vehicle
• Turkey’s Hosting of New U.S. B-1B Bomber Presence Highlights Ankara’s Central Role Bolstering Israeli Security April 20, 2024
  The U.S. Air Force has forward deployed two B-1B strategic bombers to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, with the aircraft from Bomber Task Force 24-2 landing in the Eastern Eu
• Soviet S-200 Long Range Air Defence System Finally Proving its Worth in Ukraine: Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Shot Down April 20, 2024
  On April 19 the Russian Air Force lost a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber during operations in the Ukrainian theatre, with the aircraft’s crash and ejection of its three crewme
• Optimal Aircraft For Iran Strike Missions: American B-2 Stealth Bombers Deploy For Major Show or Force April 19, 2024
  The U.S. Air Force on April 15 deployed 12 B-2 Spirit intercontinental range stealth bombers for a major show of force, with 12 of the service’s small fleet of just 20
• Israel Launches Drone Strikes Near Iranian Nuclear Facilities: F-14 Fighter Base Targeted - Updated April 19, 2024
  On April 19 at approximately 3:00 AM local time the Israeli Defence Forces launched drone strikes on targets in and around the Iranian city of Isfahan. Iran’s Tasnim ne
• Iran Unveils Next Generation Bavar 373 Long Range Air Defence System Amid Threat of Israeli and Western Attacks April 18, 2024
  On April 17 the Iranian Armed Forces unveiled a new significantly modernised variant of the country’s top long range air defence system the Bavar 373, the designation o
• U.S. Navy Requires $1 Billion to Replenish Destroyer Missile Stocks After Air Defence Ops Against Iran and Yemen April 18, 2024
  Speaking before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on April 16, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro stated that the service required close to $1 billion in additional sp
• Algeria Donating Retired MiG-29 Fighters to Sudan - Reports April 17, 2024
  The Algerian Defence Ministry is reportedly set to donate surplus Russian-supplied MiG-29 fighter aircraft to the Sudanese Air Force, which currently operates the class a
• F-15E Strike Eagles Intercepted Iran’s Drone Strike on Israel: How Dangerous Are the Two Elite Fighter Squadrons Responsible? April 16, 2024
  Following the launching of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps drone and missile strike under Operation True Promise on April 13, in retaliation for an Israeli attack 
• Jordanian Air Force Scrambled F-16s to Protect Israeli Airspace: Iranian Strike Highlights Close Amman-Tel Aviv Defence Ties April 15, 2024
  The Royal Jordanian Air Force’s F-16 fighters were scrambled on April 14 to intercept Iranian drones en route to Israel,  which had been launched under Operation True
• The U.S., Britain, Jordan and France All Helped Shield Israel From Iranian Drone and Missile Strikes April 15, 2024
  On April 13 the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps initiated missile and drone strikes on Israeli military facilities, with these launched under Operation True Promise i
• Israeli F-35 Fighters Played Central Role in Air Defence Efforts Against Iranian Strikes - Reports April 14, 2024
  As part of broader air defence efforts against Iranian missile and drone strikes on April 13, the Israeli Defence Forces extensively deployed fighter aircraft alongside g
• Iranian Cruise Missiles Over the Knesset: Israeli Military Bases Hit By Major Drone and Missile Strikes April 13, 2024
  The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on April 13 launched multiple waves of cruise missile, ballistic missile and drone attacks on military facilities in Israel and the
• Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire: Iranian Response to Embassy Attack Looms April 12, 2024
  On April 12 the Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah fired several dozen rocket artillery rounds on targets in northern Israel, with the attack supplemented by strikes f
• ‘TOS-3’ Prototype Ready: Russia Developing Successor to Feared TOS-1A Thermobaric Artillery System After Battlefield Successes April 10, 2024
  Russian defence conglomerate Rostec is developing a successor to the TOS-1A 220 millimetre thermobaric rocket artillery system, following the significant attention the as

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• France and Greece unite ties as keel laid for third Hellenic frigate April 26, 2024
  The recent achievement by Naval Group signifies a strengthened industrial collaboration within Greece's defence industry.The post France and Greece unite ties as keel laid for third Hellenic frigate appeared first on Naval Technology.
• HII Newport News delivers USS New Jersey SSN to US Navy April 26, 2024
  Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, has delivered the USS New Jersey (SSN 796) to the US Navy, the 23rd Virginia-class boat.The post HII Newport News delivers USS New Jersey SSN to US Navy appeared first on Naval Technology.
• The “world’s policeman”: how many geopolitical fronts can the US maintain? April 26, 2024
  As Biden admits the US “could be drawn in” to a Middle East war, flashpoints across Europe and the Indo-Pacific become increasingly strained.The post The “world’s policeman”: how many geopolitical fronts can the US maintain? appeared first on Naval Technology.
• DragonFire: UK Royal Navy to get ships with laser beams by 2027 April 25, 2024
  The commitment to fielding a militarised DragonFire LDEW on Royal Navy vessels by 2027 is an ambitious timeframe.The post DragonFire: UK Royal Navy to get ships with laser beams by 2027 appeared first on Naval Technology.
• RTX wins contract to upgrade missile systems for US and allies April 25, 2024
  RTX's subsidiary, Raytheon, has secured a contract worth $344m to upgrade missile systems for the United States and its global partners.The post RTX wins contract to upgrade missile systems for US and allies appeared first on Naval Technology.
• Nuclear ignition on board Barracuda submarine, as Tourville undergoes first divergence April 25, 2024
  The Third Barracuda-class submarine has undergone first divergence, triggering an initial nuclear reaction in the Tourville boiler room.The post Nuclear ignition on board Barracuda submarine, as Tourville undergoes first divergence appeared first on Naval Technology.
• UK Type 23 frigate upkeep responsibility falls to Babcock April 25, 2024
  Babcock will manage the entire upkeep, maintenance, and regeneration programme for the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigate force.The post UK Type 23 frigate upkeep responsibility falls to Babcock appeared first on Naval Technology.
• Textron begins delivery of Beechcraft King Air trainer to US Navy April 24, 2024
  Textron Aviation introduced the Beechcraft King Air 260, which will be utilised for the US Navy's multi-engine training programme.The post Textron begins delivery of Beechcraft King Air trainer to US Navy appeared first on Naval Technology.
• In data: is Denmark on track to lead Europe’s quantum tech revolution? April 24, 2024
  GlobalData intelligence reveals that Europe, particularly Denmark, will be the centre for cultivating quantum tech.The post In data: is Denmark on track to lead Europe’s quantum tech revolution? appeared first on Naval Technology.
• Thales unveils testing hub for German Navy’s F126 frigate project April 24, 2024
  The extended Thales testing centre's inauguration represents another collaborative German F126 frigate endeavour achievement.The post Thales unveils testing hub for German Navy’s F126 frigate project appeared first on Naval Technology.

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• Navy offers future sailors, veterans up to $115,000 in enlistment, loan repayment incentives August 11, 2022
  Future sailors and veterans must either enlist or reassess into active duty and ship out before the end of September to qualify.
• 3D animation shows the inner-workings of an AR-15 August 11, 2022
  The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
• Everything we know Gen. Milley has told the Jan. 6 panel August 11, 2022
  Here is all of the publicly released testimony by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in one place.
• USS Abraham Lincoln strike group returns from deployment August 11, 2022
  The seven-month underway spanned the Pacific Ocean and included exercises with Japan and other nations.
• The aircraft carrier George HW Bush deploys from Norfolk August 10, 2022
  The carrier is expected to replace the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, which is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
• Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton August 10, 2022
  The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
• How one Navy warship is taking ‘busting rust’ to a whole new level August 10, 2022
  The USS Benfold Restoration Team is culled from the ranks of the ship and focused on rust removal, priming and painting.
• Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson August 9, 2022
  Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
• New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce August 9, 2022
  Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
• Navy salvages Super Hornet that blew off USS Harry Truman in the Med August 9, 2022
  The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.
• Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far August 8, 2022
  Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.
• Navy establishes Recruiting Reserve Command as services struggle with quotas August 5, 2022
  The command is primarily composed of canvassing recruiter professionals to educate others — including active duty sailors, veterans and civilians — about the Navy Reserve.
• Destroyer Bulkeley departs Norfolk for new homeport in Rota, Spain August 5, 2022
  The homeport change comes as the service aims to bolster its destroyer fleet in Spain from four to six warships in the next several years.
• Operation Cyber Dragon turning US Navy reservists into digital defenders August 5, 2022
  “The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, because vulnerabilities ebb and flow.”
• Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river August 5, 2022
  The trio have a September court date.
• Navy failed to address environmental impact of Growler fleet expansion, judge rules August 4, 2022
  In 2019, the Navy authorized a significant expansion of its Growler program at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
• Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea August 4, 2022
  Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.
• New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda? August 4, 2022
  Theaters of War offers a new perspective on the military's relationship with Hollywood.
• ‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food August 3, 2022
  DFAC food strikes again.
• Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats August 3, 2022
  New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.

Thedefensepost.com

• Swedish Army to Receive Volvo Wheel Loaders From Local Company April 26, 2024
  Sweden has contracted local mobility supplier Swecon to deliver 81 Volvo-made wheel loaders in different variants for the army. The post Swedish Army to Receive Volvo Wheel Loaders From Local Company appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Oshkosh to Deliver ROGUE Fires Carrier to US Marines April 26, 2024
  Oshkosh Defense has received a contract to provide a Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires for the US Marine Corps. The post Oshkosh to Deliver ROGUE Fires Carrier to US Marines appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Madrid Firm to Manufacture Patriot Missile Components in Spain  April 26, 2024
  Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with Spain’s Grupo Oesia to produce Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement components. The post Madrid Firm to Manufacture Patriot Missile Components in Spain  appeared first on The Defense Post.
• QinetiQ Demos UK’s First Crewed-Uncrewed Aircraft Teaming April 26, 2024
  Defense technology company QinetiQ has trialed the UK’s first manned-unmanned aircraft teaming. The post QinetiQ Demos UK’s First Crewed-Uncrewed Aircraft Teaming appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Poland Buys Second Tranche of 72 Chunmoo MRLs for $1.6B April 26, 2024
  The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a $1.6-billion contract to procure 72 K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace. The post Poland Buys Second Tranche of 72 Chunmoo MRLs for $1.6B appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Germany, UK to Collaborate on RCH 155 for Mobile Fires Platform Program April 26, 2024
  The UK is set to collaborate with Germany on the development of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) wheeled artillery system.  The post Germany, UK to Collaborate on RCH 155 for Mobile Fires Platform Program appeared first on The Defense Post.
• US, Philippines Want to Share Military Intelligence Amid China Row April 26, 2024
  The US and the Philippines are pushing for a crucial military intelligence-sharing agreement amid an increasing row with China. The post US, Philippines Want to Share Military Intelligence Amid China Row appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Lockheed Protest Delayed Future US Army Assault Aircraft Fielding: Official April 26, 2024
  The US Army is facing further delay in officially fielding its much-awaited Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft. The post Lockheed Protest Delayed Future US Army Assault Aircraft Fielding: Official appeared first on The Defense Post.
• Saab Delivers Fourth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to UAE April 26, 2024
  Saab has delivered another GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft to the UAE, marking its fourth handover in four years. The post Saab Delivers Fourth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to UAE appeared first on The Defense Post.
• British Army Completes Live-Fire Test of ‘Most Lethal’ Challenger 3 Tank April 26, 2024
  The British Army has completed a live-fire test of its new Challenger 3 main battle tank, moving it one step closer to full-rate production and official fielding. The post British Army Completes Live-Fire Test of ‘Most Lethal’ Challenger 3 Tank appeared first on The Defense Post.

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• Mid-Afternoon Map: The Tragedy of Tragedy, A Tragedy in Two Books April 26, 2024
  Moby-Dick or, The Whale. More sophisticated readers than me can debate whether Moby Dick really is the great American novel. But there’s no doubt in my mind that Herman Melville crafted the great American subtitle. Subtitling turns out to be surprisingly hard, and a lot of us have a tendency to overdo it. Popular foreign […]
• Forging the Force: A Joint Task Force in the Indo-Pacific April 26, 2024
  Referring to the People’s Liberation Army, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command recently reported to Congress that “we haven’t faced a threat like this since World War II.” The nature of this threat should compel allied militaries to strengthen their efforts in the Indo-Pacific. One way to do so is by creating a standing joint […]
• Crossing the Threshold April 26, 2024
  Nick sat down with Eric Brewer, Dana Stroul, and Gavin Clough to discuss how the conventional, proxy, and nuclear threats Iran poses are evolving. Who was deterred and who wasn’t by the latest Iranian and Israeli strikes? What did we learn about Iranian capabilities? And how will this affect Iran’s thinking about a bomb? The […]
• The Multiple Collisions Involved in the War in Ukraine April 26, 2024
  The Clements Center for National Security, the Center for European Studies and the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted Michael Kimmage, Professor of History at Catholic University, for a book talk on his upcoming release Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability. Image: www.mil.gov.ua     The post The Multiple […]
• Rewind and Reconnoiter: “Recalculating Route”: A Realistic Risk Assessment for GPS with Brandon Davenport and Rich Ganske April 25, 2024
  In 2019, Brandon Davenport and Rich Ganske wrote “‘Recalculating Route’: A Realistic Risk Assessment for GPS” for War on the Rocks, in which they argued that threats to GPS are regularly over-exaggerated and that the GPS remains highly resilient. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Russia’s recent spate of jamming military and civilian aircraft […]
• Countering Foreign Media Manipulation. Or Not. April 25, 2024
  Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss Gavin Wilde’s recent article in the Texas National Security Review on foreign media manipulation. How vulnerable are citizens of democracies to manipulation through social media? Is a more open and less hierarchical media space a national security threat? And what, if anything, should policymakers in democracies do about this issue? Grievances […]
• A More Comprehensive Plan to Push Back Against China’s Fishing Practices April 25, 2024
  After spending years working and living in Africa, I have learned you cannot take anything for granted. Even though foreign navies and coast guards exist on paper, that does not mean they have boats that float and work. Even if they do have boats that float and work, that does not mean they have fuel […]
• In Brief: Defense Integration of Commercial Space Capabilities April 24, 2024
  A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** This month, the Department of Defense and the U.S. Space Force […]
• Will Fearless and Tireless Robots Lead to More Terrifying Wars? April 24, 2024
  While developing the nuclear bomb, Robert Oppenheimer and his colleagues expressed concerns about the possibility of igniting the Earth’s atmosphere. Today, with the emergence of autonomous weapons, we are faced with a similar risk of causing catastrophic damage by unleashing weapons that can kill without feeling fear. The consequences of unleashing such fearless weapons on […]
• A Prussian Strategy for Wars of Attrition April 24, 2024
  As we enter spring 2024, Ukraine’s military position looks tenuous. Its counter-offensive in 2023 did not achieve the ambitious results that Ukraine’s allies had hoped for, and the Ukrainians are now under pressure from Russian forces that have great superiority in both troops and materiel. In a recent article, Alexander Burns argued that Ukraine’s predicament […]
• Solving the Houthi Threat to Freedom of Navigation April 23, 2024
  The United States is engaged in its first major naval combat since World War II, according to the commander overseeing U.S. naval forces in the Middle East. But instead of pitting the world’s major powers against each other, this battle is between a superpower and an isolated armed group controlling one of the poorest, most […]
• Anti-Piracy Lessons from the Seychelles April 23, 2024
  Trainees of the Seychelles Coast Guard didn’t expect to be baptized by fire when they left Victoria harbor that morning. Yet there they stood (or ducked for cover) on the deck as 7.62×39-mm cartridges from the pirates’ AK-47s whizzed over their heads. Seychellois commandoes reacted with the sang-froid that comes from experience. They quickly turned […]
• How Washington Can Save its Semiconductor Controls on China April 22, 2024
  If you think America’s controls on China’s access to advanced chips are important, you might have been troubled by the claim from the chief of one of China’s most important semiconductor equipment manufacturers that 80 percent of the chipmaking equipment China imports could be replaced by domestic tools by the end of 2024. The U.S. […]
• The Adversarial April 19, 2024
  Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. *** Iran Iran’s recent extensive missile and drone attack on Israel marks a significant escalation in the longstanding confrontation between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The attack, according to […]
• Spacepower and the Private Sector April 19, 2024
  On the sidelines of the National Space Symposium, we threw a little party and recorded a podcast, because why not? Our special guest was Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb and the main focus of the conversation was the Defense Department’s new strategy on space commercial integration. Image: War on the Rocks […]
• Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents April 19, 2024
  The Clements Center for National Security, the LBJ Presidential Library and the UT-Austin History Department hosted Talmage Boston, historian and partner at the Dallas law firm Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, for a book talk on How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents. Image: National Museum of the U.S. Navy […]
• The Axis Off-Kilter: Why an Iran-Russia-China “Axis” Is Shakier than Meets the Eye April 19, 2024
  On 11 March, Iran, Russia, and China launched the fourth iteration of their four-day annual trilateral naval exercises. According to Iranian Second Rear Admiral Mustafa Taj al-Dini, the exercises “testif[y] to the emergence of a new alliance to ensure security in the northern Indian Ocean.” The reality, though, might not be quite so dramatic. First […]
• Rewind and Reconnoiter: A Hawkish Dove? President Moon Jae-In and South Korea’s Military Build Up with Lami Kim April 18, 2024
  In 2021, Lami Kim wrote “A Hawkish Dove? President Moon Jae-In and South Korea’s Military Buildup” for War on the Rocks, in which she discussed contradictory South Korean policies of peaceful engagement with North Korea and a military buildup to secure operational control on the peninsula from the United States. In response to recent South Korean […]
• Longstreet and How Much Work Remains to Be Done April 18, 2024
  Elizabeth Varon, Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South (Simon & Schuster, 2023) When I recently visited Montgomery, Alabama, I went to see the rows of rusted plinths that together make up the city’s Peace and Justice Memorial. The memorial is designed to replicate the cycle of a lynching. Walking through the memorial, one […]
• In Brief: The Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo April 17, 2024
  A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been plagued by conflict for more […]