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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
- On Iran Outcome, Nobody Knows Anything—Yet
- The fog of war is especially thick when there’s no way to see inside the processes that really matter.
- — Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. 2026-04-10 20:25:00
- In Gut We Trust?
- I think Trump shocked his followers with his vulgar, threatening social-media posts about the Iran war.
- — Peggy Noonan 2026-04-09 21:52:00
- Trump’s Perilous Straits
- Americans hate losing wars, and he faces political trouble if he bugs out of Iran.
- — Kimberley A. Strassel 2026-04-09 20:50:00
- Taiwan and the Trump-Xi Meeting
- Xi Jinping tries to cast doubt on U.S. resolve to defend the island.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-10 21:48:00
- The Truth About Medicare Advantage
- About half of seniors use a program that is under Democratic assault.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-09 21:51:00
- Sonia Sotomayor Profiles Brett Kavanaugh
- The Justice says her colleague ‘probably doesn’t really know any person who works by the hour.’
- — The Editorial Board 2026-04-09 21:48:00
- When the Supreme Court Nearly Imposed Anarchy on Oklahoma
- An errant 2020 decision deprived the Sooner State of authority to prosecute many serious crimes.
- — Kevin Stitt 2026-04-10 20:29:00
The Diplomat
- 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
- China-US Trade Relations: Between Engagement and Decoupling
- Survey findings complicate the notion that U.S.-China economic policy presents a binary choice between the two options.
- — Timothy S. Rich 2026-04-09 17:44:00
- Friendly Strangers: How Two Peoples Across the Taiwan Strait Are Drifting Apart
- The populations of China and Taiwan are drifting apart in ways that will be structurally hard to reverse.
- — Peter Chai 2026-04-09 18:34:00
European Security & Defence
- 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
- French Navy further expands CAMCOPTER® S-100 fleet
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CAMCOPTER_S-100_269-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="CAMCOPTER® S-100 [Photo © Schi...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 08:49:42
- KNDS Appoints Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban as Executive Vice President Strategy
- <img width="300" height="160" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/knds-logo-300x160.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo: KNDS]" style="display: block; marg...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 08:04:41
- Hanwha Aerospace Signs MOU with Indra Group for Latin American Defence Cooperation
- <img width="300" height="168" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Photo-2-300x168.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="From left, María Dolores Carrillo Aguilera,...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-09 06:59:14
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
- Chinese spokesperson warns of Japan's military expansion ambition
- A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday warned that Japan's deployment of long-range missiles with so-called "enemy base strike capabilities" has laid bare its ambition for military expansion.
- 2026-04-09 09:22:51
- Melania Trump: I have never been friends with Epstein
- Melania Trump: I have never been friends with Epstein
- 2026-04-09 21:25:09
- Xi Jinping congratulates To Lam on election as president of Vietnam
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday extended congratulations to To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam.
- 2026-04-07 11:28:14
- Japan's move to ease arms export restrictions draws public criticism
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three...
- 2026-04-07 09:42:59
- UN frets over drone attacks in Sudan
- UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.
- 2026-04-07 10:46:55
- Israel seeks Lebanon talks amid Western pressure to save Iran truce
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he was seeking direct talks with Beirut, as Western allies press Israel to rein in continued strikes on Lebanon amid concerns they could j...
- 2026-04-10 01:43:37
- China's success stems from its path, vision and model: spokesperson
- For a country as large as China, there is no shortcut to prosperity, and China's success is the success of the Chinese path, vision and model, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on...
- 2026-04-09 13:55:11
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Growing deepsea miner strikes preliminary deal with US yard in bid to build fleet of ships
- Merger of Odyssey Marine Exploration and American Ocean Minerals Corp creates $1bn player
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-10 19:10:42
- Western Bulk warns of war hit on profit with three ships stranded by Hormuz closure
- High fuel costs and restricted access to cargoes and vessels in the Middle East Gulf will impact profitability, operator said
- — Holly Birkett 2026-04-10 15:36:35
- Hormuz access splits shipping as Singapore and Malaysia diverge
- Legal principle meets pragmatic access as chokepoint risks reshape shipping choices
- — Huaqing Ma 2026-04-10 15:15:57
- Wavelength podcast: Ceasefire confusion in the Middle East
- Plus, Exmar’s new gas carriers, a new Federal Maritime Commission role in the US, and why EU’s stalling on biocides is bad for yards
- 2026-04-10 15:10:48
- Iran war lighting fuse on LNG supply shock and demand destruction, warns Jefferies
- Bank says South Asian countries will probably switch back to coal as exports are cut off
- — Matt Coyne 2026-04-10 14:10:38
- How to regain US maritime dominance? MARAD looks to academy students for the answer
- Maritime administrator launches competition seeking industry change on America’s terms
- — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-10 13:39:21
- Strait of Hormuz closure piles pressure on fertiliser traders to find solutions
- Blockage could affect crop planting seasons in Asia and southern hemisphere
- — Holly Birkett 2026-04-10 13:24:30
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
- How to watch NASA’s Artemis II splash back down to Earth
- NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.
- — Amanda Silberling, Graham Starr 2026-04-10 21:18:09
- Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude
- This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week.
- — Julie Bort 2026-04-10 20:27:52
- Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy
- Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries.
- — Tim De Chant 2026-04-10 19:16:52
- Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
- OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass-casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
- — Rebecca Bellan 2026-04-10 16:41:34
- TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
- SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's softw...
- — Cindy Zackney 2026-04-10 16:38:43
- France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
- France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.
- — Zack Whittaker 2026-04-10 14:39:32
- YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive
- The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month.
- — Aisha Malik 2026-04-10 14:38:43
Space.com
- 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 2026-04-10 19:00:00
- The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like
- A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.
- — Samantha Mathewson 2026-04-10 17:18:28
- Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late
- A rare long-period comet returns after 170,000 years — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.
- — Jamie Carter 2026-04-10 17:00:00
- 'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)
- We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.
- — Jeff Spry 2026-04-10 15:00:00
- NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!
- Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning s...
- — Chris McMullen 2026-04-10 14:56:53
- Artemis 2 spies a crescent Earth above the moon's horizon | Space photo of the day for April 10, 2026
- Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.
- — Anthony Wood 2026-04-10 14:05:52
- Ripples in spacetime may have revealed 1st evidence of tiny black holes born in the Big Bang
- Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.
- — Robert Lea 2026-04-10 13:00:00