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What menaces November’s elections? Threats of violence driven by misinformation, officials say
This story was originally published by States Newsroom.Republicans on the House Administration Committee at a Wednesday hearing argued that legislation to bar people from voting who are not citizens—something already illegal—is what’s…
US issues new sanctions against Russian influence operators
U.S. officials extended their efforts to disrupt Russian election meddling and other disinformation campaigns on Friday, announcing new sanctions on state-backed media. The RT media outlet is part of continued and coordinated Kremlin…
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs
Boeing’s defense programs are caught in the crossfire after the company workers rejected a new labor contract and went on strike in the Pacific Northwest. Over 30,000 Boeing machinists have stopped working at the company’s…
Pentagon may find itself short of GPS receivers, GAO reports
The U.S. military may soon find itself short of GPS receivers for its weapons and gear, thanks to years of delays in the effort to upgrade to a secure, jam-resistant signal, a government watchdog agency reports.The two-decade-and-counting…
As Air Force mulls next-gen fighter, tanker plans hang in the balance
The U.S. Air Force’s next-generation tanker was once envisioned as a stealthy, penetrating refueling platform. But that idea is changing, experts and industry sources say, amid competing budget priorities and evolving concepts of how the…
Stay ready, leaders tell Pacific Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII—U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific has a new commander—and some fresh warnings from the commandant. Lt. Gen. William Jurney passed the Pacific mantle to Lt. Gen. James Glynn on Thursday in a sunny outdoor…
Defense One Radio, Ep. 162: Europe in a tight spot
Defense One Radio, Ep. 162: Europe in a tight spot - Defense One
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The D Brief: Allies press US on missiles; Boeing workers strike; Israeli SOF hit Syria; Navy’s…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House today, partly in the hopes of convincing President Biden to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons inside Russia as Ukraine prepares for a Russian military newly…
Navy adds $1B to unconventional effort to boost sub production
The U.S. military has added nearly $1 billion to its unconventional efforts to use third parties to kick the nation’s submarine-building industry into a higher gear.On Tuesday, the Navy announced an up-to-$980.7 million contract to…
Northrop might jump back into NGAD competition: CEO
Northrop Grumman might seek to join the competition to build the Air Force’s sixth-generation fighter jet if the service rethinks its original requirements for the platform, the company’s CEO said Thursday.Air Force officials announced this…
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