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New institute planned for defense technology

The government plans to establish a research institute in fiscal 2024 at the earliest to utilize cutting-edge technologies developed by the private sector in the defense field, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Elon Musk says Starlink network in Ukraine has not received U.S. funding

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday SpaceX's Starlink services have not received any funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, a day after reports said The Pentagon is considering paying for Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine.

Reuters

GM Tasked To Develop Ultium Platform For Various Military Vehicles

Following the draft of the GMC Hummer EV in July for analysis and demonstration, the US Military wants more.

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Department of Defense OKs renaming of 9 military bases

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has approved new names for nine military bases, including Fort Gordon and Fort Benning and other military assets.

Tribune News Service

GM Defense To Develop Ultium-Based Battery Pack Prototype For US Army

The Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) requires a scalable battery pack design that can be used for tactical military vehicles.

InsideEVs

US aircraft carrier in new drills as North Korean tension simmers

The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group have returned to waters near the Korean peninsula for drills.

Al Jazeera

GM Defense selected to develop battery prototype for military use

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., has been selected by the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on Department of Defense platforms, the company said Thursday.

Tribune News Service

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Members irate as some military tenants rights ignored - Roll Call

Pentagon IG report finds more than one-third of private landlords on U.S. military bases are not guaranteeing tenants legal rights.

Roll Call

Dobbs is a disaster for the military

New abortion restrictions could impact military wives

Salon

Hurricane Ian rapidly weakens to Category 2 storm; Florida still battered by ‘catastrophic’ surge

MIAMI — Hurricane Ian is quickly weakening as it treks up toward Central Florida, downgrading to a Category 2 — marking the beginning of the end for the historic storm that crashed ashore near Punta Gorda with 150 mph winds just hours earlier.

Miami Herald

Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3, but still hammers Florida with ‘catastrophic’ winds, surge

MIAMI — After days of anxious waiting and preparation, Hurricane Ian weakened to a Category 3 just hours after crashing ashore near Punta Gorda with “catastrophic” winds — marking the beginning of the end for the historic storm.

Miami Herald

Rescue calls pour in as Hurricane Ian batters Florida with ‘catastrophic’ winds and surge

MIAMI — After days of anxious waiting and preparation, Category 4 Hurricane Ian crashed ashore near Punta Gorda on Wednesday afternoon, slamming southwest Florida with “catastrophic” 150 mph winds, driving rain and a dozen feet of storm surge.

Miami Herald

US says military killed 12 civilians in 2021, sparking scepticism

Monitors have regularly questioned the Pentagon’s annual tally, which is perenially far below independent counts.

Al Jazeera

Time Is Running Out to Defend Taiwan

Washington must focus on near-term deterrence.

Foreign Affairs

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Salon

Trump once called for nuclear moon tests

“Space Policy Directive-6” set the goal of testing nuclear energy on the moon by 2027

The Texas Tribune

Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas

The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including Texas, essentially ban the procedure following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending nationwide protection.

ABC News

Brisbane biotech firm Ellume puts Australian arm into administration

Ellume rose to prominence last year when it announced a $300 million deal to provide COVID-19 home test kits to the US Department of Defense.

The Independent UK

Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode

Housing has long been a major benefit for service members, a subsidy to salaries that trail the private sector

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Al Jazeera

US announces new $775m Ukraine military aid package

Senior US defence official says package will include mine-resistant vehicles, surveillance drones and other weaponry.

Inverse

NASA needs a few more months to find UFO study committee members

The truth is out there, and NASA will do science to it – once it finally puts together a committee.

Benzinga

ECOR: Consistent Expansion of Distribution

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:ECOR READ THE FULL ECOR RESEARCH REPORT

Tribune News Service

DC mayor’s request for federal assistance for influx of migrants sent by Texas is denied

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense denied D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser’s request for the National Guard to assist in the influx of migrants sent by charter buses from Texas, a day after Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the mayor at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Benzinga

MDXG: 2Q:22 Financial and Operational Results

By John Vandermosten, CFA NASDAQ:MDXG READ THE FULL MDXG RESEARCH REPORT

Birmingham Post

Rolls-Royce working on $300m US Department of Defense contract to build transportable micro nuclear reactor

Deployable microreactors could provide green power for operations that historically rely on generators and supply lines

The Guardian - US

Justice department urged to investigate deletion of January 6 texts by Pentagon

Watchdog group calls on Merrick Garland asked to investigate deleted phone messages from senior Trump officials

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