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Defense Daily
- Information Trust Startup PeakMetrics Raises $6 Million In Series A Round
- PeakMetrics, which applies artificial intelligence to discern whether narratives online are being synthetically generated and what is driving them, last week said it raised $6 million in a funding ...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-10 19:52:37
- Navy To Cut Off Boise Sub After Years Of Maintenance Delays
- The Navy last Friday announced it decided to finally inactivate the Los Angeles-class USS Boise (SSN-764) attack submarine after nearly a decade of maintenance delays and backlogs. The decision is ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-10 19:09:39
- U.S. Razorback UUV Launched From French Sub
- The U.S. and French navies recently demonstrated interoperability by launching a U.S. Razorback Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) from a French nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN). In the operatio...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-10 18:57:43
- Defense Watch: EA-37s in Wargame, Laser Use OK’d, Army ADOC, UAS Award, FMD Chief Back
- More EA-37Bs? The Air Force’s EA-37B saw its first combat use in Operation Epic Fury, according to U.S. Central Command, and the service’s fiscal 2027 budget requests $660 million for […]...
- — Defense Daily Staff 2026-04-10 18:30:23
- Army Plans ISV-Heavy Competition, May Procure Over 600 Platforms
- The Army is moving ahead on its effort to field a larger version of its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), detailing plans for rapid prototyping and an aim to eventually procure […]<img width="964...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-04-09 21:35:56
- Lockheed Martin Says $4.8 Billion Army PAC-3 MSE Award Will Accelerate Production
- A day after the Army on April 9 awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $4.76 billion contract to produce an unspecified number of Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles, ...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 21:33:48
- HII Signs MoU with Second Physical AI Firm To Expand Shipbuilding Automation
- HII [HII] this week signed its second memorandum of understanding (MoU) with another “Physical AI” firm as it ramps up efforts to increase production through more automation. The April 6 [̷...
- — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 21:02:07
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- Kiley brings comms aide back to the Hill
- Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif. ) is bringing a former communications staffer back to Capitol Hill after more than a decade in the private sector. Bailey Hall has joined Kiley's office as communication...
- 2026-04-10 20:17:02
- Veteran Risch aide plugs into energy company
- A longtime aide to Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) is leaving the Senate for a role in the private sector. Ayla Neumeyer has joined Constellation Energy Corp. as a senior manager of federal government a...
- 2026-04-08 19:50:58
- House staff salaries fall after reaching record highs
- House staff salaries declined in 2025 after reaching record highs the year prior, marking the first year-over-year drop in a decade. The median House staff salary fell to $74,061 in 2025, down 3. 7...
- 2026-04-06 18:40:06
- Lawmakers didn't always play it straight on April 1
- Lawmakers once marked April Fools' Day with amusing press releases but seem to have lost their sense of humor in recent years. Members of Congress have used April 1 press releases to highlight insi...
- 2026-04-01 20:38:56
- “All in” on lobbying: sportsbooks ramp up spending
- As millions of Americans placed bets on sporting events in the past year, sportsbook firms placed their bets on Capitol Hill. The rise of online sports betting platforms has pushed the activity int...
- 2026-03-30 17:35:17
WSJ Op-eds
- Why AI Is Like a Gold Mine
- Some tech stocks pay off eventually, but only after a long period of volatility.
- — Andy Kessler 2026-04-12 19:00:00
- The Truth About the Cuban Blackouts
- The island nation’s economic crisis is caused by a hard-currency shortage.
- — Mary Anastasia O’Grady 2026-04-12 18:58:00
- Studies Suggest Red Meat May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
- At least for people who carry the APOE4 genetic variant, a juicy steak could keep the brain healthy.
- — Allysia Finley 2026-04-12 15:44:00
- Trump Blockades the Blockaders in Iran
- The regime made its nuclear intentions clear in 21-hour negotiations.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-12 21:56:00
- The Eric Swalwell Standard
- Don’t expel him from Congress. Let California voters have their say.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-12 21:38:00
- Hungarians Oust Viktor Orbán
- The Putin-Trump ally loses in a landslide as statist policies fail.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-12 21:33:00
- Trump Is Making the Best of ObamaCare
- His latest proposed reform would let marketplace customers see doctors outside the network.
- — John C. Goodman 2026-04-12 19:06:00
The Diplomat
- Is the US Overlooking Turkmenistan in Its Iran Strategy?
- Securing access agreements for Turkmen facilities would be of clear utility to Washington, but it is unclear whether Ashgabat would be willing to take the risk.
- — Michael Hilliard 2026-04-10 20:00:00
- Southeast Asia’s AI Dilemma
- The region faces the modern iteration of a question that has plagued every industrial revolution: who owns the machine, who works it, who extracts the surplus, and who bears the cost?
- — Govand Khalid Azeez 2026-04-09 19:49:00
- Thailand Announces Further Asset Seizures in Widening Scam Probe
- The assets were connected to a network surrounding the South African businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who is wanted on fraud and money laundering charges.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-10 05:38:00
- Few Safe Harbors: Migrant Workers Vulnerable in Southeast Asia’s Fishing and Seafood Industries
- Labor conditions aboard the region's poorly regulated fleet of fishing trawlers are a cause for continuing alarm.
- — Benjamin Harkins 2026-04-10 01:39:00
- Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Could Visit Russia Soon, Kremlin Says
- The trip could involve discussions about energy purchases from Russia to help shore up Indonesia's domestic fuel supply.
- — Sebastian Strangio 2026-04-10 01:14:00
- India’s Hormuz Dilemma Is Not Yet Over
- New Delhi, which supports UNCLOS, is reportedly uncomfortable with Iran’s plan to levy a toll on every ship that passes the Strait of Hormuz.
- — Rushali Saha 2026-04-09 18:13:00
- China’s Divergent Strategy: Modernizing vs. Stabilizing Energy Infrastructure in Central Asia
- Beijing has not taken a one-size-fits-all approach to its engagement with the energy sectors in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- — Mehrona Bozorova and Milana Moldosheva 2026-04-09 16:27:00
European Security & Defence
- Submarine Acquisition Programmes in NATO
- <img width="300" height="210" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_Idaho_SSN-799_20240621-Kopie-300x210.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="The Virginia (SSN-774...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-13 08:15:53
- Automate supply chain visibility
- <img width="300" height="300" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Supply_Chain_Visibility_Visual_Animated_Square-Kopie-300x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt=...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-13 07:24:36
- Hybrid Communications and NATO’s Imperative for Innovation on the Eastern Flank
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NATO-and-hybid-comms-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="NATO and Hybrid Comms. [P...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-11 22:00:36
- Hanwha Aerospace Secures Follow-On K9 Howitzer Contract with Finland
- <img width="300" height="184" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-1-1-300x184.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Son Jae-il, President & CEO of Hanwha ...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-10 06:17:56
- HENSOLDT UK secures two contracts with SRT for 50 coastal surveillance radars
- <img width="300" height="205" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260409_HENSOLDT-UK-coastal-surveillance-radar-300x205.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="HENS...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 12:02:09
- Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SAR-1906-Sahil-Guvenlik-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo © Damen Shipyards G...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 11:17:40
Politico Defense feed
- What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about
- The president’s tirade against NATO chief Mark Rutte stemmed from his frustration that allies wouldn’t let the U.S. access military bases for attacks against Iran.
- — By Eli Stokols, Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-04-09 21:46:47
- NATO chief insists Europe is ‘scrambling’ to help with Iran war after latest Trump attacks
- The head of the alliance tried to thread the needle between an irate U.S. president and NATO members who feel unfairly maligned.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-04-09 17:15:21
- ‘Seems like losing’: What the US hasn’t won in Iran
- As negotiations begin this weekend in Pakistan, the war has reaffirmed Iran’s regional significance.
- — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2026-04-08 22:07:42
- Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in region
- The Defense Secretary repeatedly referred to the U.S. military operation in the past tense.
- — By Leo Shane III 2026-04-08 13:03:03
- Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations
- Defense officials are expanding a list of strike options.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-04-06 22:45:00
- NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance
- The president has grown increasingly furious with the decades-old alliance amid the war in Iran.
- — By Aaron Pellish 2026-04-03 19:47:09
- One pilot rescued after fighter jet crash in Iran
- The second crew member’s fate is unknown.
- — By Jack Detsch and Paul McLeary 2026-04-03 15:29:14
CGTN-China politics
- Poll on Japan downgrading its description of relations with China
- Poll on Japan downgrading its description of relations with China
- 2026-04-10 12:55:55
- Hungary's Tisza party wins majority as over 98% votes counted: NEO
- Hungary's opposition party Tisza, led by Peter Magyar, defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition by securing a majority in Sunday's parliamentary elections, according to preliminary r...
- 2026-04-13 02:27:14
- Top Chinese legislator meets visiting Portuguese parliament speaker
- China's top legislator Zhao Leji and speaker of the Portuguese parliament Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco on Wednesday held talks in Beijing, where they reached an agreement to promote practical cooperati...
- 2026-04-09 01:01:09
- Russia: Long-term peace in Iran must be secured
- Russia: Long-term peace in Iran must be secured
- 2026-04-08 23:00:38
- White House may punish 'unhelpful' NATO allies over Iran war
- US President Donald Trump and his team are considering a plan to punish some NATO allies Trump believes were unhelpful during the US-Israeli war with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wedne...
- 2026-04-09 00:51:45
- US-Iran talks fail to reach deal due to US 'excessive demands'
- Negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan, have concluded without an outcome as the "excessive demands" of the US hindered a common framework and agreement, Iran's semi...
- 2026-04-12 01:33:30
- Chinese economy off to solid start, group chaired by Premier Li finds
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday convened a symposium with experts and entrepreneurs to seek their opinions on the current economic situation and work for the next stage.
- 2026-04-10 14:36:25
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Containing oil spills may be impossible in Middle East war zone, experts warn
- Steamship Mutual and ITOPF call for safety drills and heightened watchkeeping to limit potential damaage
- — Paul Peachey 2026-04-13 07:50:24
- Sweden keeps heat on Russia-linked ships with fourth detention in a month
- The master of the bulk carrier admitted a deliberate spill before the vessel was released
- — Craig Eason 2026-04-13 07:38:28
- Vitol boss pays tribute as co-founder Jacques Detiger dies at 91
- Dutch oil trader oversaw a significant expansion of the business when he became CEO in 1976
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-13 07:33:32
- Rising Russian military presence sees Estonia drop shadow fleet tanker detentions
- The danger of military escalation is too great, says naval chief
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-13 07:15:01
- Chinese bulker owner dives deeper into tankers with $350m newbuilding deal
- Yangpu Zhongxin Shipping is contracting up to five ships at compatriot yard
- — Irene Ang 2026-04-13 07:05:36
- What now for shipowners as US blockage adds to Hormuz chaos and confusion?
- No clarity yet on the scope and enforceability of President Trump’s bid to stop Iranian loadings
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-13 06:37:57
- Before the blockade: Trio of VLCCs make it out of Gulf as Pakistan sends in tankers
- Vessels reposition before start of US actions around Strait of Hormuz
- — Gary Dixon 2026-04-13 06:23:20
EveryCRS Appropriations
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-06 05:00:00
- Defense Primer: Defense Appropriations Process
- 2026-02-11 05:00:00
- Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-17 05:00:00
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-23 05:00:00
- Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Programs and Appropriations (FY2012-FY2026)
- 2026-02-24 05:00:00
- Overview of FY2026 Appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS)
- 2026-02-25 05:00:00
- National Park Service: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-02-27 05:00:00
TechCrunch
- The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business
- Kepler Communications is flying 40 GPUs in Earth orbit. And its latest customer is Sophia Space.
- — Tim Fernholz 2026-04-13 07:01:00
- Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
- The report is particularly surprising since the Department of Defense recently declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-04-12 21:14:38
- Apple reportedly testing four designs for upcoming smart glasses
- These glasses are a step back from an ambitious plan that once called for Apple to launch a variety of mixed and augmented reality devices.
- — Anthony Ha 2026-04-12 19:58:42
- X says it’s reducing payments to clickbait accounts
- X is cutting back on payments to accounts that are “flooding the timeline” with clickbait and rapid-fire news aggregation, according to its head of product Nikita Bier
- — Anthony Ha 2026-04-12 17:02:20
- TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent?
- Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-04-12 16:06:00
- From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms
- The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
- — Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek 2026-04-12 15:07:08
- At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude
- Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference.
- — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-12 15:00:00
Space.com
- From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
- Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-04-12 13:00:00
- 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
- The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-04-12 21:33:12
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis
- On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.
- — Space.com Staff 2026-04-11 13:05:39
- SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)
- Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 15:02:54
- Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success
- NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 10:00:00
- Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
- NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.
- — Mike Wall 2026-04-11 05:55:50
- NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo
- Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-04-11 04:09:26