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Navy officials fired the commander of the service’s San Diego-based ethics and leadership-focused professional schools Wednesday due to a “loss of confidence,” the service said in a release.
Capt. Lester Brown, Jr. was relieved of his duties as Navy Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego’s commanding officer. He had assumed command in September 2022.
Officials did not immediately say why Brown was relieved other than for a “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” phrasing used in nearly all public announcements of a military leader’s firing.

A Space Force effort dedicated to improving partnerships between the military and commercial space industry has added five new vendors to its cohort and will soon begin supporting two additional mission areas, the service announced Wednesday.
Companies that are part of the Space Force’s Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) will now be able to share and receive information at the top secret security clearance level for the service’s space domain awareness (SDA) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, according to officials.

Retired Navy Rear Adm. Timothy Gallaudet is one of multiple witnesses set to testify at a congressional hearing next week about government transparency concerns and reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) that could endanger U.S. national security. 
Two sources familiar with the plans, who requested anonymity to discuss the hearing before it’s held, told DefenseScoop on Wednesday that it will be led by Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Nov. 13.

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Soldiers and spouses who are trying to leave abusive partners can now get away from dangerous situations faster with the help of immediate funds from an Army-affiliated non-profit.
Under a new policy from Army Emergency Relief, which provides financial assistance and loans to soldiers for a variety of emergencies, soldiers and Army spouses can access up to $1,500 for transportation, temporary lodging, food and necessary personal items – all resources that could give victims who are financially dependent or being financially manipulated, a way out.

The Army is still determining how best to wage electronic warfare at echelon with various platforms.
A series of events will help officials determine what the concept of employment for EW will be at the division level and what programs of record will look like.

A Marine recruit going through the Corps’ West Coast boot camp was recently caught after making a dash for freedom, a Marine Corps official confirmed.
The recruit was apprehended on Monday by San Diego Harbor Police at San Diego International Airport, said Steve Posy, a spokesman for Marine Recruit Depot San Diego, California.
“The recruit was returned safely to the MCRD Provost Marshall’s Office,” Posy told Task & Purpose. “We take this matter seriously as the safety and welfare of our recruits and permanent personnel is of the highest priority.

Hensoldt, German defence contractor, has reported €1.37bn ($1.47m) revenue for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 21.3% increase.

Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract to supply Iron Fist APS for the US Army’s Bradley M2A4E1 infantry fighting vehicles.

Global reaction to the US election and a return to the White House of President Donald Trump has been mixed, although Ukraine could lose out.