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Defense Daily
- Air Force Mulls Draft Solicitation On Future Air Operations Center Weapon System
- The Air Force is looking to issue a draft request for proposals in September and a final one in January on a Next Generation Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System […]<img width="1200" hei...
- — Frank Wolfe 2026-08-25 13:40:46
- Auriga Fires Containerized Electromagnetic Launcher In First Field Test
- Auriga Space recently completed more than a dozen test fires of its containerized electromagnetic launcher at a private range in the Mojave desert, shooting different unguided, unpowered projectile...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-25 13:37:18
- Army Begins Assessing Counter-Drone Technology To Aid Countermine Efforts
- FORT BRAGG, N.C.—An ongoing experimentation effort by the Army examining new technologies to effectively and safely breach minefields and other obstacles has added a counter-drone system to the m...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-24 21:22:36
- Army Eyes Deal To Boost GMLRS Production To 19,000 Rockets Annually Between FY ‘28-’34
- The Army has reiterated plans to boost Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and begin building just over 19,000 rockets annually beginning in fiscal year 2028, laying out the scope […...
- — Matthew Beinart 2026-08-24 21:12:46
- Defense Department Invests $750 Million To Help Secure Access To Rare Earth Materials
- The Defense Department on Monday said it is investing $750 million with a new special purpose vehicle, US SIIE, LLC, that will purchase rare earth carbonates mined and processed in […]<img wi...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-24 21:07:27
- Navy Unveils New AIM-424 Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile
- The Navy this weekend revealed it and RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon are developing a new AIM-424 Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM), dubbed the Malice. The new missile was first reported by Aviation [&...
- — Rich Abott 2026-08-24 20:26:50
- Interview with Col. Burges and Col. Monaghan on Recent Army Sandhills Autonomous Mine Clearing Family of Systems Demo
- Defense Daily’s Cal Biesecker was at Fort Bragg, N.C., on August 21 to observe the Army’s ongoing development and experimentation of autonomous technologies for use in clearing minefields and o...
- — Cal Biesecker 2026-08-24 20:19:52
LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest
- AP Top 25 schools count 100 alumni in Congress
- At least 100 current members of Congress can have high hopes for this college football season. That's how many attended a school represented in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll, accordin...
- 2026-08-24 18:27:13
- King brings Big Law counsel back to Senate
- Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) has brought a Big Law attorney with prior Hill experience onto his legislative team. William Scheffer has joined King's office as counsel, handling judiciary, firearms, l...
- 2026-08-20 19:20:30
- GOP commands the congressional mail tab
- House Republicans continue to dominate spending on franked mail in 2026. First-quarter disbursement data show that Republican House members have spent roughly $1. 09 million on franked mail so far ...
- 2026-08-17 18:09:13
- Cyber specialist logs on to Gallagher's comms team
- Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif. ) has hired a cybersecurity communicator from the Department of Energy to lead his press operation. Marissa Martinez has joined Gallagher's office as communications ...
- 2026-08-13 19:38:32
- Ballard Partners extends its K Street dominance
- Ballard Partners is pulling away from the rest of Washington's lobbying industry. Ballard Partners reported a record $30. 37 million in lobbying revenue in the second quarter, outperforming its the...
- 2026-08-10 18:14:48
WSJ Op-eds
- Pepper…and Salt
- 2026-08-25 04:00:00
- Trump Unleashes Scott Bessent on Iran
- The President redoubles the economic pressure on the regime amid signs it’s working.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-24 21:43:00
- South Carolina vs. the 26th Amendment
- Voting laws can’t favor seniors, a court says. Will the Justices agree?
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-24 21:42:00
- Trump to Ford Motor: Drop Dead
- A 50% tariff on autos and parts from Canada would punish U.S. companies.
- — The Editorial Board 2026-08-24 21:42:00
- Trump Escalates His Trade War With Canada and His Sanctions War with Iran
- The President threatens a 50% tariff on cars and parts from Canada, while the U.S. Treasury launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran.
- — WSJ Opinion 2026-08-24 21:38:00
- Make American Magnesium Again
- China has taken over the industry, but we know how to extract the vital metal from seawater.
- — Elise Stefanik 2026-08-24 21:37:00
- Let the Bond Market Speak
- Rising interest rates are a signal of trouble ahead. Artificially suppressing it heightens the danger.
- — Stanley F. Druckenmiller 2026-08-24 21:27:00
The Diplomat
- A Golden Chance to Protect the Pacific’s ‘Blue Corridors’
- If Albanese is serious about a Pacific COP, he must heed the region’s call on oceans.
- — Dermot O’Gorman and Alfred Ralifo 2026-08-25 14:53:00
- How an Election in Okinawa Will Impact East Asian Security
- Incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki is known for his staunch anti-U.S. base sentiment. His re-election bid will ripple through the alliance and beyond.
- — Zhenlin Cui 2026-08-25 14:25:00
- Taiwan: A Growing Economic Partner for the EU in Troubled Times
- EU-Taiwan relations increasingly resemble a form of functional strategic partnership, despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition.
- — Jun-Rong Lin and Philippe Le Corre 2026-08-25 13:54:00
- India’s Gen Z Protests: When Youth Rage Becomes a Beacon of Hope
- India's Gen Z protest undeniably reopened democratic spaces that had shrunk over the past decade.
- — Satish K Jha 2026-08-25 12:57:00
- What the Latest ‘2+2’ Dialogue Tells Us About China-Indonesia Relations
- China wants more influence in Indonesia’s defense sector. Jakarta should make sure that also suits its national interests.
- — Febry Triantama 2026-08-25 13:04:00
- Pakistan Passes Legislation to Formalize New Military Command Structure
- It operationalizes structural changes that have been unfolding within the armed forces over the past year.
- — Umair Jamal 2026-08-25 08:16:00
- China’s ‘Three-Anti’ Legal Framework in Action
- A suite of laws to counter foreign sanctions, intervention, and long-arm jurisdiction is impacting both cross-border business and geopolitical competition.
- — Xing Jiaying 2026-08-25 12:22:00
European Security & Defence
- Patria partners with Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Patria-partners-with-Ukrainian-drone-manufacturer-General-Cherry-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-25 16:19:53
- Availability of Systems in Europe’s Defence Acceleration
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Leopard-2-Panzer-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bundeswehr Leopard 2 of Panze...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-25 10:56:03
- 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 2026-08-25 03:46:36
- Why reliable weather data still decides missions on the frontline
- <img width="300" height="225" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Why-reliable-weather-data-still-decides-missions-on-the-frontline-Kopie-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual ...
- — ESD 2026-08-25 03:45:29
- Israel Receives its Second KC-46 Pegasus
- <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SECOND-KC-46-IN-IRSEAL-300x200.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Last week Israel reveived is...
- — Dorothee Frank 2026-08-24 10:23:31
- Real Underwater World Events Underline RN Atlantic Bastion Underwater Warfare Requirement
- <img width="300" height="170" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1-ESD-Bastion-DYMON-NATO-CC-MoD-26-a-300x170.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="A NATO submarin...
- — Thomas Liebe 2026-08-23 21:00:40
Politico Defense feed
- The Iran war is already on November ballots
- The conflict’s economic impacts — and not its foreign policy consequences — could sway voters.
- — By Leo Shane III and Jerry Wu 2026-08-25 16:34:47
- Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
- The decision to end annual military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea is unlikely to affect security on the world’s most militarized border.
- — By Paul McLeary 2026-08-18 21:30:00
- Xi Jinping will skip UN ahead of Trump summit
- Xi will forego an opportunity to speak at the U.N. General Assembly the same week that he’ll meet with President Donald Trump in Washington.
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-17 16:56:08
- Top US Middle East commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
- Adm. Adam Cooper met with those on board the Abraham Lincoln.
- — By Associated Press 2026-08-16 13:11:20
- Trump has a plan to break China’s mineral grip. It needs workers first.
- A White House spending pledge is no "quick fix" in reviving a worker-starved sector that’s key to challenging China’s global monopoly on critical minerals
- — By Phelim Kine 2026-08-14 21:21:00
- Trump demands threaten Navy's progress
- The president’s interest in the service has brought it more attention but could also be its downfall.
- — By Paul McLeary and Leo Shane III 2026-08-14 21:00:00
- Republicans fear Hegseth’s Democrat brushoff could backfire
- GOP lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to change course, or risk alienating Democrats whose votes could prove critical for a record-breaking defense budget.
- — By Mark Satter and Connor O'Brien 2026-08-12 21:00:00
CGTN-China politics
- China: Stable Korean Peninsula benefits all parties
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula and a political settlement of the peninsula issue are in the interest of all parties.
- 2026-08-19 11:37:37
- Canada to unveil retaliatory measures against US after talks collapse
- Canada to unveil retaliatory measures against US after talks collapse
- 2026-08-24 23:07:28
- UN chief voices grave concern over US sanctions on top ICC officials
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the imposition of US sanctions against two top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), said his spokesperson on Wednesday.
- 2026-08-20 03:13:12
- Chinese premier meets Ecuadorian president
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday met with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing.
- 2026-08-19 12:24:08
- China says EU's probe into e-commerce giant JD.com unlawful
- China's Ministry of Justice on Wednesday said that the European Union's (EU's) recent cross-border investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation has cons...
- 2026-08-19 14:39:54
- Carney: Canada now 'at war,' to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that Canada was "at war" over trade with the United States and that, starting September 8, the country would impose tariffs on imports of US ste...
- 2026-08-23 01:04:25
- Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament
- Kazakhstan holds election for new unicameral parliament
- 2026-08-23 02:00:20
TradeWinds - maritime shipping news
- Adnoc L&S splashes out $444m on two additional LNG carrier newbuildings in China
- Company boosts orderbook at Jiangnan to six LNG carriers, securing super-low prices
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-25 16:10:38
- Hoegh Autoliners returns to China for six new car carriers
- Company steps back from ammonia-ready engines with new LNG dual-fuel order
- — Paul Peachey 2026-08-25 15:59:55
- Adnoc L&S targets four tanker segments as Hormuz crisis drives wider buying spree
- Abu Dhabi-based owner sends out snap purchase enquiry to hunt for older VLCCs, suezmaxes and LRs
- — Harry Papachristou,Lucy Hine,Andy Pierce 2026-08-25 15:57:12
- BW LPG’s Indian venture offloads elderly VLGC for $37m profit
- Vessel has been sold for $4m more than it was bought for 13 years ago
- — Gary Dixon 2026-08-25 14:37:30
- LNG charter rates crumple to single figures as sub-letter takes bait
- Levels hold out in east, but for how long?
- — Lucy Hine 2026-08-25 14:34:39
- Danish Ship Finance portfolio falls to $3.4bn as clients repay loans
- Lender sees loan demand to benefit from newbuilding activity
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-08-25 13:58:42
- Klaveness Combination Carriers enjoys ‘sweet spot’ as boss expects more volatility
- CEO Engebret Dahm sees strong product tanker and bulker markets
- — Jonas Walsgård 2026-08-25 13:41:45
EveryCRS Appropriations
- National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations
- 2026-05-26 04:00:00
- National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-27 04:00:00
- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education: FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-05-28 04:00:00
- National Park Service (NPS) Appropriations: TenYear Trends
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations
- 2026-06-03 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-15 04:00:00
- Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills
- 2026-06-16 04:00:00
TechCrunch
- SpaceX will build a second, $100B ‘Starbase’ spaceport in Louisiana
- The company says it will start construction in 2027 and that a Starship rocket could take flight as soon as 2029.
- — Sean O'Kane 2026-08-25 18:26:55
- Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit
- Each year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 will be no different!
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-08-25 18:22:50
- Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
- If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 1...
- — TechCrunch Events 2026-08-25 18:01:30
- Claude Cowork finally remembers what you told the app in chat
- Anthropic is giving Claude a shared memory across chat and Cowork, so users no longer have to repeatedly brief the AI on projects, preferences, and other context.
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-25 17:50:33
- Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich
- Germany's autonomous vehicle regulations have made it a hotspot for autonomous vehicle testing and eventual commercial robotaxi deployment.
- — Kirsten Korosec 2026-08-25 17:32:03
- Life360 expands pet tracking with new $8 scannable tags and zoomie alerts
- Life360’s new $7.99 scannable pet tags alert families when a lost pet is found and share its last known location, while new care-tracking features help households keep tabs on feeding, walks, med...
- — Sarah Perez 2026-08-25 16:35:00
- That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
- Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
- — Amanda Silberling 2026-08-25 15:48:38
Space.com
- Starbase Louisiana: SpaceX announces enormous $100 billion Starbase launch site
- A new spaceport will bring 10 launch pads to Louisiana's Gulf Coast and support thousands of Starship launches per year.
- — Josh Dinner 2026-08-25 18:34:54
- The bubbling surface of doomed supergiant star Betelgeuse has been revealed like never before
- Betelgeuse may be a well-known and often-studied stellar object, but that doesn't mean astronomers aren't capable of capturing this doomed star in a completely new light.
- — Robert Lea 2026-08-25 18:00:00
- The Roman Space Telescope will reveal the universe in a way the JWST and Hubble cannot
- "The images it captures will be so large there is not a screen in existence large enough to show them."
- — Monisha Ravisetti 2026-08-25 17:05:25
- Sun fires powerful M6.9 solar flare and CME toward Earth — could it boost northern lights chances this week?
- A restless Earth-facing sunspot has been firing off a barrage of powerful solar flares — and now a CME could be heading our way.
- — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-08-25 14:50:50
- On this day in space! Aug. 25, 1997: NASA launches Advanced Composition Explorer to track solar wind and so much more
- On Aug. 25, 1997, NASA launched the Advanced Composition Explorer, or ACE satellite to study energetic particles traveling through space, including solar wind and space weather. Here's why it matte...
- — Tariq Malik 2026-08-25 14:00:00
- Astronauts make history repairing the ISS | Space photo of the day for Aug. 25, 2026
- ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon complete a spacewalk on Aug. 18, 2026.
- — Chelsea Gohd 2026-08-25 14:00:00
- Polish startup Ares Shield hired to protect data center satellites with high-power microwave weapons
- Florida-based Lonestar Data Holdings has contracted Polish startup Ares Shield to provide protection for its off-Earth data centers, in a deal worth up to $6 million.
- — Mike Wall 2026-08-25 13:00:00