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Stories from around the Department of Defense

Joint Statement Between President Mulino, Panama Canal Authority Administrator, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Following April 8th, 2025 Bilateral Meeting: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Mulino and Panama's canal authority administrator released a joint statement reaffirming a mutual commitment to address shared security challenges.; — Press Operations 2025-04-09 00:18:19
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg Issues Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Initiative Organizational Review: Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg's directive launches one of the most ambitious efforts in decades to modernize how the Department is organized and operates.; — Press Operations 2025-04-08 20:56:00
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg Issues Memo on Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Incentive Implementation: The Defense Department is expanding its approach to workforce optimization — broadening the aperture from right-sizing and structural efficiencies to also supercharging the civilian workforce.; — Press Operations 2025-04-08 20:51:58
Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Egypt's Minister of Defense, General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr to affirm the strong partnership between the United States and Egypt.; — Press Operations 2025-04-08 19:07:00
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Statement on COVID-19 Return to Service: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell issued a statement on COVID-19 return to service.; — Press Operations 2025-04-07 22:03:00
Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman about progress on U.S. operations to degrade Houthi capabilities and uphold freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.; — Press Operations 2025-04-07 19:17:49
Readout of Senior DOD Officials' Meeting With Ecuadorian Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior: Senior Defense Department officials met with Ecuadorian Minister of Defense Gian Carlo Loffredo Rendon and Minister of Interior John Reimberg at the Pentagon.; — Press Operations 2025-04-07 16:37:41

Multimedia driven stories and information about Defense Department programs

The Heart of the Matter: Test Yourself on America's Oldest Medal: Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart.; — Press Operations 2025-01-14 18:09:00
We Prepare. You Should, Too.: Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.; — Press Operations 2025-01-09 17:02:00
DOD in Photos 2024: DOD in Photos focuses in on the people and activities of the Defense Department around the world while highlighting the extraordinary work of military photographers who capture it all.; — Press Operations 2024-12-19 15:31:00
Military Units: Space Force: The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force.; — Press Operations 2024-12-12 17:27:00
Celebrating Holiday Troop Traditions: Not even Santa can escape our radar. And tracking him is only one of the many ways troops celebrate the holidays.; — Press Operations 2024-12-10 22:19:00
Remembering Pearl Harbor: On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and propelled the nation into World War II.; — Press Operations 2024-12-03 19:38:00
Land vs. Sea: Test Your Army-Navy Game Knowledge: Who will "sing second" this year? See how much you know about one of the oldest college football rivalries.; — Press Operations 2024-12-03 07:42:00

Speeches

Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks during the 80th Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo Jima.; — Press Operations 2025-03-29 13:00:00
Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered): Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered opening remarks at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels.; — Pete Hegseth 2025-02-12 16:32:00
Farewell Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (As Delivered): Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gave farewell remarks at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.; — Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-17 21:57:48
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden (As Delivered): Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of President Biden; — LLoyd J. Austin III 2025-01-16 22:53:00
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the Defense Innovation Board's Public Meeting: Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks gave remarks at the Defense Innovation Board's public meeting.; — Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-13 23:16:00
Keynote Address by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition" (As Delivered): Deputy Defense Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks gave a keynote address about "Outpacing the PRC: Lessons Learned for Strategic Competition."; — Kathleen H. Hicks 2025-01-10 18:29:00
Remarks by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III After His 25th and Final Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered): Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered remarks following the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.; — Lloyd J. Austin III 2025-01-09 19:26:00

U.S. Department of Defense Contracts valued at $7.5 million or more

Contracts for April 8, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-08 21:00:14
Contracts for April 7, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-07 21:00:08
Contracts for April 4, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-04 21:00:36
Contracts for April 3, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-03 21:00:25
Contracts for April 2, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-02 21:00:06
Contracts for April 1, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-04-01 21:00:42
Contracts for March 31, 2025: Today's Defense Department contracts valued at $7.5 million or more are now live on Defense.gov.; — Press Operations 2025-03-31 21:00:09

Defense Daily

Ahead Of Potential Tariff Concerns, Space Force Began Assessing Supply Chain In Wake Of COVID: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The Space Force is assessing its supply chain risks and vulnerabilities more comprehensively after initially looking at the piece parts, which has put the service in a bet...; — Cal Biesecker 2025-04-08 23:59:35
U.S. Space Command, SpaceWERX Sponsoring Space Maneuver Challenge: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—As part of its efforts around sustaining operations in space amid a war, U.S. Space Command and the Space Force’s innovation arm are co-sponsoring a $19 million challeng...; — Cal Biesecker 2025-04-08 21:24:17
EUCOM Chief, HASC Leaders Agree U.S. Should Maintain Troop Levels In Europe: The head of U.S. European Command agreed with the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the U.S. should not reduce its troop presence on the continent, […]; — Matthew Beinart 2025-04-08 21:11:27
Lozano: Army Looking To AI, Autonomy Capabilities For Contribution to Golden Dome: The Army’s contribution to the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome for America” missile defense project will include looking at artificial intelligence-driven capabilities to enable remote ...; — Matthew Beinart 2025-04-08 21:08:45
Bollinger Delivers First Three Counter-Mine Unmanned Surface Vehicles To Navy: Bollinger Shipyards recently delivered the first three Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USVs) to the Navy. The Navy plans to use the MCM USVs as a key part of […]; — Rich Abott 2025-04-08 20:30:21
Space Force Contracts With Astroscale For On-Orbit Refueling Demonstration: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Astroscale U.S. has contracted with the U.S. Space Force to conduct the first ever refueling missions of Defense Department assets in space, and the first time hydrazine r...; — Cal Biesecker 2025-04-08 19:52:57
L3Harris and BAE Systems Pitching Funding Add for Four EA-37Bs By FY 2027: The sixth EA-37B by L3Harris Technologies [LHX] and BAE Systems is to arrive in Waco, Texas this month for integration of BAE’s electromagnetic warfare system, as the companies pitch the U....; — Frank Wolfe 2025-04-08 18:53:34

LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest

Some House staffers of retiring members saw big raises: Some former House members saw big increases to their median staff salary in 2024. Only 43 House offices paid a median staff salary of $90,000 or more, according to congressional data. That figure ...; 2025-04-07 16:25:53
Former DeSantis staffer joins Capitol Hill: Allison Cantrell, a former Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla. ) aide, has joined the House Foreign Affairs Committee as a professional staff member. Most recently, she spent over a year as a policy associa...; 2025-04-04 17:45:10
Kennedy press secretary joins DHS: Paloma Chacon has joined the U. S. Department of Homeland Security as a deputy press secretary after more than three years in Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La. ) office. Chacon most recently served as K...; 2025-04-02 17:52:33
House Democrats dwarf Republicans in town hall events: House Democrats have significantly outnumbered House Republicans in town hall events so far in 2025. From Jan. 1 to March 31, House Democrats have held 376 town hall events, more than doubling the...; 2025-03-31 16:21:14
Malliotakis staffer races up the ranks: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N. Y. ) has promoted longtime staffer Anthony Raisley to communications director, marking his latest step up the office ladder. Raisley, who has been with Malliotakis' o...; 2025-03-28 17:47:11

WSJ Op-eds

Trump’s Triple Win at the Supreme Court: The Justices tell lower courts to stay in their proper judicial lane.; — The Editorial Board 2025-04-08 21:39:00
The House GOP’s Latest Suicide Test: Passing the Senate’s budget outline doesn’t prevent spending cuts.; — The Editorial Board 2025-04-08 21:34:00
Why Musk vs. Navarro Matters: The fight reflects the competing factions in Trump’s coalition.; — The Editorial Board 2025-04-08 21:32:00
‘Vote Pairing’ Is Better Than Proxy Voting: Kudos to Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for a creative solution.; — The Editorial Board 2025-04-08 21:31:00
The Republicans Who Forgot Their Economics: These senators once lauded the benefits of free trade. They’d better find their old convictions soon.; — Barton Swaim 2025-04-08 15:56:00
Obama Has Some Advice for the Post-Obama Democrats: The party has lost its grasp on ethnic minorities, young people and blue-collar voters. Why?; — Jason L. Riley 2025-04-08 20:49:00
Trump Must Deregulate U.S. Energy to Unleash AI Dominance: America’s vast natural gas reserves can power data centers and help it win the AI race with China.; — Nick Kumleben 2025-04-08 20:49:00

The Diplomat

Shocked by Trump, Australia Must Double Down Its Relations With Asia: The U.S. president's indiscriminate tariff offensive has resolved a long-running debate about where the country's future lies.; — Philipp Ivanov 2025-04-09 01:20:00
Thai Court Denies Bail for American Academic Accused of Defaming Monarchy: Paul Chambers of Naresuan University, a leading academic authority on the Thai military, has been deemed a flight risk and imprisoned pending trial.; — Sebastian Strangio 2025-04-09 00:26:00
‘Not Just Drowning’: Gujjar Community Demands Justice Over Suspicious Deaths in Kashmir: The mysterious deaths of two Gujjar men add to previous allegations of torture, abuse, and even murder at the hands of the police in Kashmir.; — Sajad Hameed and Rehan Qayoom 2025-04-08 19:07:00
Kazakhstan and Europe: Building the Backbone of a Resilient Global Economy: “While geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions may have discouraged others from collaborating, Kazakhstan understands that the road ahead is one we must walk together.”; — Roman Vassilenko 2025-04-08 16:10:00
Karakalpak Refugees Find Asylum in the US: An interview with Tleubike Yuldasheva, Ziuar Mirmanbetova, Raisa Khudaibergenova, and Zhangeldi Zhaksymbetov.; — Catherine Putz 2025-04-09 06:28:00
Taiwan’s Youth Are Not Defeatist — and The Data Proves It: A wide body of academic surveys with nationally representative samples shows Taiwanese people’s willingness to fight to defend their homeland, including those under 30.; — Wen-Chin Wu and Hsin-Hsin Pan 2025-04-08 15:33:00
Rabuka’s Support for Trump Doesn’t Earn Fiji Reprieve From US Tariffs: Recent developments should draw attention to the moral costs of Rabuka’s decision to unreservedly embrace both Trump and Israel.; — Merewalesi (Mere) Nailatikau 2025-04-08 15:00:00

European Security & Defence

The development of unmanned systems in Ukraine: <img width="300" height="235" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pic-2-SHARK-M-300x235.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom...; — ESD 2025-04-09 08:40:29
European security in the Balkan neighbourhood: <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KFOR_KFOR-PAO-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom...; — ESD 2025-04-09 08:18:39
Europe’s tentative first steps toward strategic autonomy: <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EC_European-Commission-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; marg...; — ESD 2025-04-09 07:49:10
Malloy Aeronautics T-150 quadcopters to support UK Carrier Strike Group: <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/T-150-BAE-Systems-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bo...; — Peter Felstead 2025-04-08 18:26:06
KNDS France and Metlen team to offer VBCI Philoctetes to Greece: <img width="300" height="204" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/VBCI-Philoctetes-KNDS-France-300x204.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block...; — Peter Felstead 2025-04-08 17:34:49
UAV maker Tekever opens new arm in Ukraine to enhance frontline support: <img width="300" height="169" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AR3-Tekever-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin-bottom: ...; — Peter Felstead 2025-04-08 16:30:22

Politico Defense feed

Top commander, in potential clash with Pentagon, warns US troops should stay in Europe: His comments follow reports that the Defense Department is considering removing thousands of servicemembers from the continent.; — By Connor O'Brien 2025-04-08 15:58:54
Trump, Hegseth promise record $1 trillion Pentagon budget: The surprise announcement comes as the Defense Department prepares to lay off tens of thousands of civilians.; — By Paul McLeary, Joe Gould and Connor O'Brien 2025-04-08 02:37:29
NASA may consolidate major facilities due to Trump cuts: But the space agency doesn't expect mass layoffs, the acting administrator says.; — By Sam Skove 2025-04-08 01:17:06
Trump fires a top US military official to NATO: Conservative media has targeted Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield for comments she made about diversity.; — By Paul McLeary and Jack Detsch 2025-04-07 20:04:11
Democrats slam Trump for golf event amid tariff turmoil, dignified transfer of US soldiers’ remains: The president attended a “LIV Dinner” on Thursday night.; — By Ben Johansen 2025-04-04 20:09:24
Trump's tariffs threaten US weapons production: The program could make it more difficult for America to produce weapons — and keep allies.; — By Paul McLeary and Joe Gould 2025-04-03 21:59:00
DOD watchdog launches investigation into Hegseth’s Signal use: The inquiry will examine whether the Pentagon chief violated the agency’s standards for sharing classified information.; — By Jack Detsch 2025-04-03 19:15:37

CGTN-China politics

Experts on Trump's tariff policy: U.S. is stoking international panic: After U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on sweeping tariffs, experts expressed concern over Trump's latest move, warning it could possibly drive up inflation, backfire on the U.S. economy ...; 2025-04-04 11:03:38
Taiwan region's youth delegation wraps up mainland visit: They set off from Taiwan on March 28, participated in a cross-Straits Confucius cultural exchange event, and visited places including Tai'an and Zaozhuang in the eastern province of Shandong.; 2025-04-05 14:11:14
Mexico reacts to U.S. tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs will have some of its greatest impacts on the country’s largest trading partners.; 2025-04-03 22:05:39
Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs: New Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, on Thursday filed what it said was the first lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the U.S. president ...; 2025-04-04 03:02:17
S. Korea's constitutional court upholds President Yoon's impeachment: S. Korea's constitutional court upholds President Yoon's impeachment; 2025-04-04 02:23:02
China unveils plan to accelerate agriculture, modernize rural areas: China has unveiled a plan to accelerate building up its strength in agriculture for the 2024-2035 period.; 2025-04-07 14:48:56
China vows to 'fight to the end' after fresh U.S. tariff threat: The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said the country will "fight to the end" after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional tariff of 50 percent on Chinese goods.; 2025-04-08 06:43:17

TradeWinds - maritime shipping news

Venture Global advances LNG newbuilding tender with South Korean yards: Ambitious liquefaction developer and shipowner keen to wrap up orders by end of June; — Lucy Hine 2025-04-09 08:36:46
Container ships and car carriers feel the pain as US tariffs enter force: Analysts identify data points indicating trouble for consumer shipping sectors; — Gary Dixon 2025-04-09 08:18:33
Global turmoil and tariffs reshaping global shipping, says Munich Re: World’s largest reinsurer says splits in the global order is top of the list of trends affecting the maritime sector in 2025; — Paul Peachey 2025-04-09 08:03:54
US agency signals watering down of Chinese port fees proposals: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says not all measures will be implemented; — Gary Dixon 2025-04-09 07:20:44
Norden promotes former big oil executive Anne Jensen to group COO: Jensen has worked for the Danish owner-operator since January last year; — Holly Birkett 2025-04-09 07:14:24
Shell linked to term charters of Chinese-built Celsius tankers amid Trump tariffs ‘idiocy’: Brokers report three-year deals for scrubber-fitted modern vessels; — Gary Dixon 2025-04-09 06:58:58
Iran seizes third tanker in under 10 days in oil smuggling clampdown: State media says unnamed ship was intercepted in Middle East Gulf; — Gary Dixon 2025-04-09 06:32:24

EveryCRS Appropriations

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2025 State of Play: 2024-09-27 04:00:00
FY2025 Appropriations Status: In Brief: 2024-09-30 04:00:00
Agricultural Conservation: FY2023 and FY2024 Appropriations: 2024-10-01 04:00:00
Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2025 (Division A of P.L. 118-83): 2024-10-07 04:00:00
Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025: 2024-10-10 04:00:00
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2025 Budget and Appropriations: 2024-10-16 04:00:00
Energy and Water Development Appropriations for Nuclear Weapons Activities: In Brief: 2024-10-24 04:00:00

TechCrunch

Governments identify dozens of Android apps bundled with spyware: The advisories say the spyware apps are used to target members of civil society who may oppose China’s state interests.; — Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-04-09 10:00:00
A 25-year-old police drone founder just raised $75M led by Index: If you ever call 911 from an area that’s hard to get to, you might hear the buzz of a drone well before a police cruiser pulls up. And there’s a good chance that it will be one made by Brin...; — Charles Rollet 2025-04-08 22:44:27
Instagram is beefing up its search to compete with TikTok: Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the company is looking to improve the app’s search functionality, admitting this is an area where Instagram could do more to compete. The remarks, made on a r...; — Sarah Perez 2025-04-08 21:34:36
Deep Cogito emerges from stealth with hybrid AI ‘reasoning’ models: A new company, Deep Cogito, has emerged from stealth with a family of openly available AI models that can be switched between “reasoning” and non-reasoning modes. Reasoning models like ...; — Kyle Wiggers 2025-04-08 19:50:12
No, Stripe is not becoming a bank: Last week, details emerged about an application that fintech giant Stripe had submitted for a U.S. banking license. There was a lot of chatter on X about whether this meant Stripe — already t...; — Mary Ann Azevedo 2025-04-08 19:48:11
Inside the EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos: Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto that could start production as soon as next year, according to multiple sources and documents that link the billiona...; — Sean O'Kane 2025-04-08 19:28:04
At last, MrBeast weighs in on the global economic crisis du jour: Your 401k is suffering. The billionaires are fighting. The gamers are imperiled. Not even the penguins on McDonald Island, where no humans reside, have been spared. But at long last, 26-year-old Yo...; — Amanda Silberling 2025-04-08 18:59:28

Space.com

Watch Atlas V rocket launch 1st big batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites today: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch Amazon's first big batch of Project Kuiper broadband satellites today (April 9), and you can watch it live.; — mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) 2025-04-09 10:00:00
Newly discovered comet SWAN25F captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies: The striking Comet SWAN25F photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9.; — daisy.dobrijevic@space.com (Daisy Dobrijevic) 2025-04-09 09:56:04
How Trump's tariffs could shake up the global space industry: Trump-era trade policies could reshape the global space economy, straining transatlantic ties and pushing Europe toward new partnerships and greater autonomy.; — andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones) 2025-04-09 09:00:00
We now know the shape of notorious asteroid 2024 YR4 that dominated headlines recently — it's probably 'suburban,' too: Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a potential Earth threat, likely originated from the main asteroid belt's central region, a surprising origin for Earth-crossing space rocks, a new study finds.; 2025-04-08 21:25:33
How to watch Jared Isaacman's NASA chief confirmation hearing in the Senate on April 9: Trump officially nominated Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut to lead NASA, shortly after taking office.; — tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik) 2025-04-08 21:06:13
Black holes as batteries: Could humanity ever harness the energy of these cosmic titans?: Black holes power some of the most energetic phenomena in the known universe, but could they ever power an advanced human civilisation?; 2025-04-08 21:00:00
NASA's in a 'weird period' right now, acting chief Janet Petro says: Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro says that these are strange times for the space agency.; — brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley) 2025-04-08 20:00:00