The Defense Department will provide Ukraine with antipersonnel land mines, underscoring how President Joe Biden’s administration is becoming increasingly willing to poke the Russian bear in its waning days.
The move comes as the Russians have changed their tactics in Ukraine by leading attacks with dismounted infantry to clear the way for mechanized forces, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters on Wednesday in Laos.
“So that’s what the Ukrainians are seeing right now,” Austin said at a news conference.

The British Army has deployed into Finland for

Lockheed Martin is gearing up to launch a demonstration mission for its new LM 400 — a common, mid-sized satellite bus that the company plans to use in future bids for Defense Department contracts.
The bus will be launched into low-Earth orbit (LEO) onboard a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket in the first half of 2025, Jeff Schrader, Lockheed Martin Space’s vice president of strategy and business development, told reporters Wednesday.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled his pick for a key national security position, selecting Matthew Whitaker to serve in his second administration as U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Whitaker was acting attorney general from November 2018 to February 2019 during Trump’s first term. He also previously served as chief of staff in the Justice Department and as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. Additionally, he’s been co-chair for the Center of Law & Justice at the America First Policy Institute and of counsel at Graves Garrett Greim, among other positions.

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. *** Donald Trump’s election will have significant implications for European security — including, but certainly not limited to, the war in Ukraine. While Trump’s 2016 election surprised many Europeans, they have had time to prepare for a second Trump administration.

Seven software vendors have been awarded prototype contracts to support the U.S. military’s Replicator initiative via a pair of commercial solutions openings, the Defense Innovation Unit announced Wednesday.
Viasat, Aalyria, Higher Ground and IoT/AI were selected among the 119 companies that submitted proposals for DIU’s Opportunistic, Resilient & Innovative Expeditionary Network Topology (ORIENT) commercial solutions opening.

The remains of a World War II bombardier whose B-24 bomber crashed in 1944 were located under 213 feet of water off Papua New Guinea in late September. Searchers found the remains with the help of specialized underwater sensors and an autonomous submarine provided by a nonprofit which works with the U.S. military and families to find missing American service members.
The group, Project Recover, began their investigation in 2017 with an archaeological survey of Papua New Guinea’s Hansa Bay, where a flight of B-24s on a late-war mission had reported one of their own had crashed.

AeroVironment (AV) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.1bn.

PZL Mielec has completed the production and delivery of the last two S-70i Black Hawk multi-role helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces.

Since the DOJ and FBI have failed again, Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders Texas Law Enforcement to go after Chinese operatives intimidating, harassing, and maybe conducting rendition operations to exfiltrate critics of the CCP back to China.
January 20, 2025 can’t come soon enough. Let’s get the Government Agencies focused on their core, Constitutional missions, like eliminating foreign spy operations.
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U.S. Military Now Authorized to Kill Americans on U.S.

VIENTIANE, Laos — Citing a recent American arms sale to Taiwan, China rejected U.S. Secretary of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s invitation to meet with his top Chinese counterpart Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun at a high-profile summit for Asian military leaders in Laos on Wednesday, two senior defense officials confirmed late Tuesday night.

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The university posted an ad on Instagram titled “Turning the Page,” in which UT Austin proclaimed to be the best university in Texas to help integrate veterans into civilian…

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If DOGE decides to inspect the Marine Corps, how will the Marine Corps be rated?

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The admiral’s remarks are the latest admission that stocks of critical munitions are a growing concern due to fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Deep in the farmland of North Dakota sits an ominous and massive concrete pyramid, with large circles on all four faces. It wasn’t built by an ancient civilization or aliens; it was built by the U.S. Army, and it played a pivotal part in the Cold War. 
The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex is located near Nekoma, North Dakota, closer to the Canadian border than to its nearest U.S. city, Grand Forks, which is about 100 miles away.

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Deliberation and debate across the world continue apace on the question of what Donald Trump’s victory means for global security. In Europe, discussions appear to have already attained a frenetic pitch. Leaders in Brussels and other capitals visibly fret over the possibility that the United States may withdraw its support for Ukraine or perhaps leave NATO altogether. Adding to these worries is the likelihood that the Trump administration may initiate a trade war with the European Union, an act that could lead to further instability.

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Tens of millions of Americans breathed a sigh of relief when President Donald J. Trump defeated VP Kamala Harris – rightfully believing that the peace and global stability of Trump’s first term would return.

The leader of the Defense Department organization charged with investigating reports of “unidentified anomalous phenomena” laid out findings related to two high-profile incidents and another that he said hasn’t received as much attention from the public.
The presentation by Jon Kosloski, director of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), came during a congressional hearing Tuesday with members of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, Aug. 30, 2021.
The lack of accountability in the military under the Biden administration is well known. Enter Afghanistan 2021.
Afghanistan was such a disaster not only due to the preventable loss of thirteen brave Americans at the Abbey Gate but also because of the message of weakness heard around the world. The results of that message are clear for all to see:

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The explosion of the Middle East.
An increasingly militaristic China.
America’s wide open Southern border.

There’s a reason “Disney magic” is a household term. Recently, everyone’s favorite mouse gave one U.S. Army family an incredible gift, and we’re confident — some new core memories.
Disney’s Senior Manager, Communications, Disney Experiences (and U.S. Navy Captain, Retired!) Cappy Surette, shared on the Disney Parks Blog:
“As we continue to recognize National Veterans and Military Families Month, we were honored to host a special U.S.

HMS Mersey gets a speedy special delivery at se

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A former police officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for striking a homeless man with his baton roughly 45 times within a minute at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center in California, the Justice Department announced.
“These actions are unacceptable and are not tolerated at VA,” said VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes in a statement to Task & Purpose.

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BFBS Forces News’ Ukraine correspondent S

In response to Freedom of Information requests by Army Technology, the UK government declined to name the AI, citing public interest clauses.

Beretta’s 92 series of handguns became iconic through the 1980s and 1990s. The 92F model was prominently featured as the hero gun in Lethal Weapon and Die Hard (both of which are Christmas movies) and its Italian styling quickly cemented the 92’s appearance in the public eye. The state of Illinois even uses the outline of pistol in its official Concealed Carry Prohibited Area Sign. Of course, the Beretta 92 also made a name for itself as the official sidearm of the U.S. military in the form of the M9 pistol.

India is set to increase its defence budget in the coming years, with projected spending reaching $415.9bn between 2025 and 2029.

Thales has secured a contract from the NATO NSPA to deliver its ForceShield air defence system to the Portuguese Army.

AUKUS partner nations have signed the HYFliTE project arrangement under the Pillar II initiative to advance their hypersonic capabilities.

PALAWAN PROVINCE, Philippines — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joined his top counterparts at the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command headquarters in Palawan on Tuesday, where he observed a demonstration of uncrewed surface vessels their militaries are currently developing and discussed other bilateral technology-driving activities that are being conducted from the base.
“Our cooperation continues to grow. That means deepened information-sharing, combined maritime activities, joint training and capacity building.

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One thousand days have now passed since Russian

If you’re reading this, the analytics behind this website tell me there’s a good chance you’ve served in the military, read a lot about the military and may even be in the military right now.
You also probably like to keep up with military recruiting ads, and you might have seen that the Marine Corps — the undisputed kings of moto-TV commercials — came out with its latest recruiting blitz on Nov. 7, a campaign called “Made For This.” It’s very Marine, with dress blues and rifles, patrolling platoons, fast roping, explosions, and orchestra music.

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The champions join the tournament with a tough

James Graham Wilson, America’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan (Cornell University Press, 2024) On May 11, 1987, Secretary of State George Shultz celebrated the 40th anniversary of his department’s iconic Policy Planning Staff by convening 11 of its former directors for an Open Forum at the State Department. George Kennan, who in 1947 had become the inaugural director of “S/P,” as the office is known in Foggy Bottom’s acronymic vernacular, delivered a typically morose assessment of the world situation.

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TIAG Industries is a winner in the Innovation category in the 2024 Army Technology Excellence Awards.

The numbers that tell the tale of the 1,000 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine point to war at an unprecedented scale in modern times.

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President-Elect Donald Trump just confirmed Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton’s claim from November 8.
Trump said it’s “TRUE” that he is prepared to declare a national emergency as soon as he takes office, and use the military “to reverse the Biden invasion through a mass deportation program.”
Of course, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has promised not to cooperate with “federal roundups, except for violent offenses” because of Connecticut’s status as a sanctuary state.

As most military families are acutely aware, when a parent serves – the whole family is impacted. With the only constant being change, it’s not uncommon for feelings of isolation to surface, especially in children, with frequent moves, being far from family, and constantly being “the new kid.”
Since 1996, Sesame Street for Military Families has helped children and families in the military community with programming specifically aimed toward relevant topics that are unique to military life.
“Feeling isolated can happen to anyone, but this is especially true for our military families.

The annual Army-Navy football game is a hotly anticipated matchup between the Army Black Knights from the U.S. Military Academy and the Navy Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy. Each year, the two schools debut a special uniform that the players will wear for the rivalry event. In previous years, tribute has been paid to legendary Army units and historic Navy achievements. For the 2024 Army-Navy Game, the ranked and undefeated Black Knights will wear uniforms to commemorate the 101st Airborne Division’s “Rendezvous with Destiny” at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.