Aim to reverse steady depletion, compete with China. The House Armed Services Committee is putting forth a proposal to increase supply and funding for the U.S. strategic minerals…
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Air Force Reports Successful Hypersonic Weapons Test
Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon launched from California. The Air Force conducted tested an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon this month, which performed as expected. The 419th Flight Test…
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Secretary Austin Meets with Defense Leaders
Forty-four nations were represented. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with the defense leaders of 44 countries Monday morning to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine. It was the second meeting…
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Congress Holds UFO Hearings
Two Pentagon officials appear before House intelligence committee. On Tuesday, Defense Undersecretary for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie and Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray attended a…
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Pentagon Anti-Drone Microwave Demonstration Successful
Technology able to stop two incoming drones at once. Last week, the Pentagon’s Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) finished its demonstration of anti-drone microwave technology. The…
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Secretary Austin Welcomes Thailand’s Prime Minister
Announces first trip to Thailand as defense secretary. Thailand’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha paid a visit to the Pentagon on Friday, where Secretary Austin welcomed…
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Defense Secretary Speaks with Russian Counterpart
He urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart, the first such conversation between the two officials since the…
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Navy Investigates Suicides of Four U.S. Sailors
Concerns have been expressed about the lack of access to mental health support. In mid-April, three sailors assigned to the USS George Washington committed suicide within a week.…
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President Biden Visits Lockheed Martin Facility
Highlights the importance of manufacturers making anti-tank weapons. On Tuesday, President Biden visited a Lockheed Martin manufacturing facility in Alabama that assembles anti-tank Javelin missiles that the United…
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President Putin Threatens Strikes on Interfering Nations
Says Russia has “all the tools to do this.” On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged “lightning” fast strikes on any nation that “interferes” with its war in…
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