Category: military
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense reports on Space Force training, F-35 crash, and B-52 upgrades
Breaking Defense reports on the Space Force's new $981 million training fund, a Marine Corps F-35 crash in California, and cost risks for B-52 upgrades, among other defense news.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetTradeAstronomy and Space Space ForceMarine CorpsB-52 StratofortressGCAPGPSDefense ModernizationCaliforniaBreaking Defense Daily
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Alaska Boosts Defense Role, Gains EPA Authority, and Honors Local Business
Alaska establishes a new Military Affairs Office and gains EPA authorization for hazardous waste management. Mountain Dog was named Manufacturer of the Year, while the state also honored National Guard and Korean War veterans.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryEnvironment AlaskaMilitary Affairs OfficeEPAHazardous WasteMountain DogManufacturer of the YearKorean WarOffice of the Alaska Governor
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U.S. Navy to Christen Future USS William Charette, Honoring Korean War Hero
The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS William Charette (DDG 130), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, on August 1, 2026. Named for Korean War hero William Richard Charette, the ship embodies self-sacrifice and will be a cornerstone of America's Golden…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitary USS William CharetteU.S. NavyArleigh Burke-class destroyerShip ChristeningWilliam Richard CharetteKorean WarMedal of HonorBath, MaineNaval WarfareU.S. Department of War
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U.S. Department of War Commits $820 Million to Boost Domestic Drone Component Manufacturing
The Office of Strategic Capital commits up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works. This conditional loan aims to expand domestic manufacturing of critical drone components, supporting the U.S. industrial base and President Trump's drone dominance initiative.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentEconomyRoboticsMilitaryTrade U.S. Department of WarOffice of Strategic CapitalPerformance Drone WorksDrone manufacturingSupply chainUnmanned aircraftMilitary Technology
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Media Monitor: M-code GPS Technology Sees Progress After Delays
Breaking Defense reports that the M-code GPS signal technology, designed to be jam-resistant, is advancing, with receiver tests for ships and planes expected by 2027.
Science & TechnologyConflictBusinessMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government M-codeGPSMilitary technologyJammingSpoofingDefenseReceiversBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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The Met to Exhibit Si Lewen's Powerful WWII-Inspired Drawing Cycle
The Met will showcase Si Lewen's 63-drawing cycle, "The Parade," from October 2026. Shaped by his WWII experiences, including fleeing Nazis and liberating Buchenwald, the exhibition explores war, memory, and the human condition.
EntertainmentConflictMilitarySocial IssuesEducationEurope Si LewenThe MetArt ExhibitionWorld War IIDrawingsModern ArtBuchenwaldMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Pentagon addresses critical minerals, eyes Patriot production for Ukraine, boosts rocket motor output
Breaking Defense reports the Pentagon is working to ease industry concerns over critical minerals, considering licensing Patriot production to Ukraine, and boosting rocket motor output with L3Harris.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryEurope PentagonCritical MineralsPatriot MissilesUkraineL3HarrisRocket MotorsForeign Weapon SalesBreaking Defense - Pentagon
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Daily Reports on Defense Contracts, Pentagon Leadership, and Industry IPOs
Breaking Defense Daily reports on major defense contracts, Pentagon leadership confirmations, industry IPO delays, and new Army testing initiatives, alongside analyses of critical mineral supply chains and air defense challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastTransportation Defense ContractsPentagonCACIAeroVironmentL3HarrisIPOAir DefenseBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's Attorney General Nominee, Midterm Battlegrounds, and Health Costs
Newsweek is reporting on President Trump's potential withdrawal of an attorney general nominee, key midterm election counties, and the economic impact of depression.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMilitary Donald TrumpAttorney GeneralMidterm ElectionsDepressionMedicaidIranMigrantsNewsweek
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Alaska Establishes New Military Affairs Office to Boost Defense and Economy
Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced the creation of the Alaska Military Affairs Office (AMAO) to strengthen national defense, foster military partnerships, and drive economic opportunity, leveraging the state's strategic location.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary AlaskaMilitary Affairs OfficeNational DefenseEconomic DevelopmentGovernor Mike DunleavyMajor General Torrence SaxeGovernmentOffice of the Alaska Governor
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American Airlines Honors Vietnam Veterans with Special Flight at AirVenture
American Airlines, EAA Venture, and Missions of Honor collaborated to host over 100 Vietnam War-era veterans on a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight at the 73rd EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
BusinessMilitarySocial IssuesTransportationEducation American AirlinesVietnam War veteransHonor FlightEAA AirVentureOshkosh, WisconsinAviationVeterans
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Media Monitor: Senate Confirms Key Defense Officials, Industry Weighs in on Budget
Breaking Defense reports on Senate confirmations for key defense roles, including the Pentagon comptroller. The outlet also covers industry views on Congress' continuing resolution and op-eds on air power and technical surveillance.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomyComputers and InternetAstronomy and Space SenateDefense ConfirmationsPentagonContinuing ResolutionUS Air PowerTechnical SurveillanceAerospace IndustryBreaking Defense
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on AI in Cyber Defense
Breaking Defense is reporting on how defense organizations are leveraging AI for cyber defense, deception, and protecting complex networks against advanced threats.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessConflictArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomy AICyber DefenseDefense NetworksCyber ThreatsDeception TechnologiesInfrastructure ModernizationThreat DetectionBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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New Jersey Designates July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill proclaimed July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day, honoring the fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer and veteran. The annual commemoration recognizes his sacrifice during the January 6, 2021, insurrection and his lifetime of service.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionMilitary Brian SicknickNew JerseyU.S. Capitol PoliceJanuary 6 InsurrectionGovernor Mikie SherrillPublic ServiceOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks US-Israel Military Merger Claim, Reviews Midterm Statements, Fauci's Fifth Amendment Use
PolitiFact is reporting that claims of a US-Israel military merger are false. It also fact-checked midterm election statements, Dr. Anthony Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, and President Donald Trump's voter fraud claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldMediaFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceMilitaryMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing PolitiFactUS-Israel MilitaryFact-CheckingAnthony FauciRand PaulElectionsGovernment
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Vandenberg Coalition Expands Advisory Board, Addresses Key Foreign Policy Challenges
The Vandenberg Coalition welcomes four new advisory board members, reinforcing its commitment to an updated conservative foreign policy. The group addresses critical issues including Venezuela, U.S. alliances, military readiness, and deterring China.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsConservative PartyMilitary The Vandenberg CoalitionForeign PolicyConservativeVenezuelaChinaAlliances
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Media Monitor: Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing; Trump Policies, Iran Conflict Reported
USA TODAY reports Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, facing potential contempt charges. The newspaper also covers Trump administration policies, an Iran conflict, and economic impacts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborLaw EnforcementMilitary Anthony FauciSenate HearingDonald TrumpImmigrationIranFederal ReserveNFLUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Reports on Fauci, Fed, New York Tax Targets, and Missouri Tax Measure
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Dr. Anthony Fauci's recent testimony, Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve views, a New York assemblyman's property tax targets, and Missouri's upcoming income tax ballot measure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEducationLegalMilitary Anthony FauciFederal ReserveKevin WarshZohran MamdaniMissouriTaxationCovid-19Wall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Electric Boat Secures $76.6 Billion Navy Submarine Contract
General Dynamics Electric Boat secured a $76.6 billion U.S. Navy contract for Columbia and Virginia-class submarines and shipyard support. Governor Ned Lamont lauded the deal, predicting significant job creation and economic growth for Connecticut.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary General Dynamics Electric BoatU.S. NavySubmarinesConnecticutNed LamontShipbuildingEconomic GrowthConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Major Defense Contracts, Ukraine Aid, and Space Force Launches
Breaking Defense is reporting on significant defense contracts, including $76.6 billion for Navy submarines and $59 billion for Army's Lockheed PAC-3. It also covers SpaceX's $1.6 billion Space Force contract and new Ukraine-NATO drone funding.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Defense ContractsSubmarinesSpace ForceUkraine WarDrone CountermeasuresAUKUSPatriot MissilesBreaking Defense Daily
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New Jersey Announces Major Milestone in Ending Veteran Homelessness
New Jersey's "Bringing Veterans Home" initiative has achieved a major milestone, ensuring all veterans can access stable housing. The program, launched in 2024, has housed over 2,500 veterans, making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring for those who served.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateMilitary New JerseyVeteran HomelessnessBringing Veterans HomeHousing ResourcesGovernor Mikie SherrillDepartment of Community AffairsVeterans AffairsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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U.S. Navy to Decommission Littoral Combat Ship Fort Worth in 2026
The U.S. Navy will decommission USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) on July 29, 2026, at Naval Base San Diego. This move allows for investment redirection to upgrade other LCS vessels, supporting the 'Fleet of the Future' strategy.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentMilitary USS Fort WorthU.S. NavyDecommissioningLittoral Combat ShipNaval Base San DiegoFleet of the FutureU.S. Department of War
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Iran Missile Attack Escalates Conflict, Straining US-Israel Relations Amid Global Tensions
A surprise Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan marks a significant escalation, as the ongoing war strains US-Israel relations and global powers navigate complex geopolitical challenges.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMiddle EastMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceElectionGeneral Politics IranIsraelMilitary ConflictGeopoliticsRussiaCybersecurityFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Dartmouth Professor Solomon Diamond Discusses 3D-Printed Firearms Software Challenges in The Verge
Dartmouth's Solomon Diamond, Associate Professor of Engineering, shared his expertise with The Verge, detailing the technical difficulties in developing software to block 3D-printed firearms, emphasizing continuous problem-solving in this evolving field.
Science & TechnologyMediaLaw EnforcementEducationComputers and InternetLegalMilitarySocial Issues Solomon DiamondDartmouth CollegeThayer School of Engineering3D-printed firearmsSoftware designEngineeringThe Verge
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Media Monitor: US-Saudi Strikes Hit Iraq, Iran Halts Oil Tankers, Jordan Intercepts Missiles
France 24 reports US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards halted oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan also intercepted Iranian missiles amid rising regional tensions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictMiddle EastMilitaryEconomyTradeGeneral Politics IranIraqSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzMilitary StrikesOil IndustryFrance 24
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Media Monitor: Trump Eulogizes Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral
Time Magazine reports President Trump delivered a eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral, praising his political career and influence.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyMilitaryMiddle EastEurope Donald TrumpLindsey GrahamEulogyWashington National CathedralU.S. PoliticsConservative MovementFuneralTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Industry Health and New C-UAS Technology
Breaking Defense's "The Weekly Break Out" features AIA chief Eric Fanning on defense budget and foreign military sales, plus details on a new C-UAS maritime equipment package for USVs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentConflictMediaMilitaryEconomyFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Politics Eric FanningDefense IndustryForeign Military SalesC-UASUnmanned Surface VesselsMilitary BudgetDefense TechnologyBreaking Defense
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UK Urges Action on Stalling Gaza Peace Plan, Cites Alarming West Bank Trajectory
The UK calls for renewed commitment to President Trump's Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, highlighting humanitarian crises, security concerns, and escalating violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastMilitarySocial IssuesLegal UKUnited NationsGazaWest BankPeace PlanHumanitarian AidIsraeli SettlementsUK Government
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Lindsey Graham Memorial, Ukraine's Caspian Sea Strike
Newsweek is reporting on the memorial service for Lindsey Graham, attended by President Trump, Netanyahu, and Zelensky, alongside Ukraine's strike on Russia-Iran supply lines in the Caspian Sea.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastEuropeMilitary Lindsey GrahamUkraine WarCaspian SeaIranRussiaDonald J TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Claims on Military Stockpiles and Michigan Senate Poll
PolitiFact is reporting on U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz's claims about depleted military stockpiles and fact-checking Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's assertion regarding an AIPAC-funded poll.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastElection Mike WaltzIran warUkraine aidAbdul El-SayedMichigan Senate primaryAIPACPolitiFact's Ellen Hine