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Senior military leader calms fears over aid operation off Gaza coast
3/29/2024
8:14
Some Republican lawmakers, though, remain skeptical.
Russia, Iran military partnership rears its head with drones in Ukraine
3/28/2024
8:27
The assessment comes from a U.S. Central Command report.
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Coast Guard conducts search and research mission after Baltimore bridge collapse
3/27/2024
11:29
The Associated Press reported that six construction workers are presumed dead from the accident.
House China Committee gets new leader as Gallagher exits
3/26/2024
11:18
Gallagher's previous efforts included legislation over the social media site TikTok -- and efforts to force the company to become American-owned for national security reasons.
Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent
3/25/2024
11:28
Marine Corps reporter Irene Loewenson breaks down how wargames are fueling strategic choices in the service.
March Madness…of defense spending
3/22/2024
13:07
Congress released the nearly six-month late defense budget yesterday.
North Korea drone tech may present challenge in Asia
3/21/2024
8:15
Adm. John Aquilino testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.
In effort to deter China, US military wishlist triples in size
3/20/2024
11:15
The wishlist comes as China’s actions grow more aggressive in the region.
One key senator eyes troop pay raises, increased funds for military housing
3/19/2024
10:34
Sen. Reed leads the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short
3/18/2024
17:57
That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.

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Early Bird Brief

Defense News

100 Episodes

Senior military leader calms fears over aid operation off Gaza coast

Russia, Iran military partnership rears its head with drones in Ukraine

Coast Guard conducts search and research mission after Baltimore bridge collapse

House China Committee gets new leader as Gallagher exits

Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent

March Madness…of defense spending

North Korea drone tech may present challenge in Asia

In effort to deter China, US military wishlist triples in size

One key senator eyes troop pay raises, increased funds for military housing

Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short