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Defense Daily

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
Army Orders $4.8 Billion In Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSEs: The Army on April 9 awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $4.76 billion contract for production of an unspecified number of Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) 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 [&#823...; — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 21:02:07
Ultra Maritime Nabs Navy Sonobuoys Contract: Ultra Maritime won a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the Navy for its AN/SSQ-125B sonobuoys, the company revealed Monday. According to a company statement, this sole source firm-fi...; — Rich Abott 2026-04-09 20:23:00
In-Space Maneuverability Startup Portal Raises Series A As It Shifts Into Production Mode: Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in a Series A round to accelerate its progress building maneuverable spacecraft as the startup grows its team and expands manufacturing capacity. The ra...; — Rachel Jewett 2026-04-09 20:15:57
AEVEX Looks To Raise Around $300 Million In IPO; Generated $433 Million In 2025 Sales: AEVEX Corp. on Thursday launched its initial public offering (IPO) that aims to raise between $278 million and $310 million as the developer and manufacturer of autonomous loitering munitions, unma...; — Cal Biesecker 2026-04-09 20:02:12
Report Advises Air Force To Rebuild Strategic Attack Capacity: A wargame conducted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies suggested that a stand-in, penetrating force of the future Boeing [BA] F-47 stealth fighter for counter air and the Northrop [&#8...; — Frank Wolfe 2026-04-09 18:49:51

LegiStorm Caught Our Eye Digest

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
Fulcher bolsters staff with USDA hire: A veteran staffer is returning to Capitol Hill after more than a decade away. Bob Bolster has joined Rep. Russ Fulcher's (R-Idaho) staff as legislative director after serving as branch chief of le...; 2026-03-27 18:51:50

WSJ Op-eds

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
Budapest Isn’t a Shining MAGA City on a Hill: Hungarians turn out to be pretty European, and Orbán is more opportunist than he is revolutionary.; — Joseph C. Sternberg 2026-04-09 17:09:00
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
U.S. Fiscal Reality: Medicaid Rises 10%, Defense Only 4%: How about using reconciliation 2.0 for more Medicaid reforms?; — The Editorial Board 2026-04-09 21:46:00
Religion Belongs in American History Class: Teachers tend to avoid the topic of faith. A new Utah law aims to remedy that problem.; — Todd Weiler 2026-04-09 21:19:00

The Diplomat

India Upgrades Military Infrastructure in the Northeast on War Footing: External threats have prompted India’s enhanced military presence and upgradation of infrastructure along the Siliguri Corridor and in the Northeast.; — Rajeev Bhattacharyya 2026-04-09 04:24:00
Stakes Rise for Pakistan as it Prepares to Host US-Iran Face-to-Face Talks: If talks progress and the war ends with a permanent solution, Pakistan will emerge as a crucial player in West Asia. If not, it can expect turmoil.; — Abdul Basit 2026-04-09 10:11:00
Decorated Soldier Charged in Australia War Crimes Case: The controversy over Roberts-Smith being charged for his alleged actions is rooted in a politically polarized failure to understand the importance of rules of engagement in conflict zones.; — Grant Wyeth 2026-04-09 13:09:00
New Zealand’s Climate Plan Challenged in High Court: At the heart of the judicial review is the government’s removal of dozens of climate policies that had formed part of New Zealand’s first emissions reduction plan.; — Olya K-Mehri 2026-04-09 12:31:00
The Iran War, ASEAN and Global Supply Chains: A logistics specialist discusses the nuts and bolts of getting goods to market as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues into its second month.; — Luke Hunt 2026-04-09 07:22:00
China’s Economic Sanctions Against Japan: An Assessment: Beijing makes a strategy shift.; — WATANABE Mariko 2026-04-09 09:11:00
The Gas Inside Your AI Chip: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off a key source of helium, threatening the global semiconductor supply chain.; — Alvin Camba 2026-04-09 07:09:00

European Security & Defence

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
Typhoon test fires game-changing low-cost weapon to counter UAS theats: <img width="300" height="200" src="https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RS273304_DP168270-Kopie-300x200.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="[Photo courtesy BAE System...; — Thomas Liebe 2026-04-08 09:41:59

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

Xi urges breakthroughs in service sector's high-quality development: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector.; 2026-04-08 05:19:09
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
Nuclear power plants, nearby areas must never be attacked: IAEA chief: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that nuclear power plant sites or nearby areas must never be attacked, following a fourth strike near Iran's nuclear power...; 2026-04-04 14:17:27
Regional institute: China key supply hub in ASEAN+3 production network: China has become a primary hub in the production network of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea, the Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research ...; 2026-04-07 02:13:04
Cooling halted at Fukushima Daini nuclear plant after pump malfunction: The operator of the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant, a facility currently being decommissioned, said Sunday it suspended cooling of a spent fuel pool after a pump malfunction triggered an alert.; 2026-04-06 04:09:56
Experts on US-Iran ceasefire: Turning point or temporary buffer?: Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump and will hold negotiations in Pakistan. The ceasefire came sh...; 2026-04-08 15:04:49
Who will control the Strait of Hormuz?: Behind the scenes, negotiations are taking shape, one that could redefine who controls the world's most important oil chokepoint; the Strait of Hormuz.; 2026-04-08 23:00:00

TradeWinds - maritime shipping news

World’s largest newbuilding project on track despite Middle East war, say shipyards: Shipbuilders and charterers signal demand resilience despite Middle East disruption; — Irene Ang,Huaqing Ma 2026-04-09 21:39:45
Vale inks pioneering deal for ethanol-fuelled bulker giants: Mining major signs charter deal with Shandong Shipping for two very large ore carriers and options for more; — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-09 19:55:47
Another day, another record for Breakwave tanker ETF as year-to-date surge surpasses 684%: ETF allows nearly pure investment in Middle East-to-Asia VLCC futures; — Eric Priante Martin 2026-04-09 19:10:44
Tough year for stocks? Not for shipping, as equities soar 30%: ‘A lot more eyes on the sector’ led to strength before and after outbreak of Iran war; — Joe Brady 2026-04-09 14:37:29
Ceasefire to put a ceiling on secondhand tanker price rises, analyst says: Eva Tzima believes investors will not risk buying at today’s elevated levels; — Gary Dixon 2026-04-09 13:54:59
France to double penalties for shadow tanker offences: Crackdown on ships that fail to fly a valid flag or refuse to comply with orders; — Gary Dixon 2026-04-09 13:43:07
Greek shipowner Harry Vafias breaks back into VLCC space after two decades away: Order in South Korea takes the owner’s newbuilding catalogue to $1.3bn, sources say; — Irene Ang,Andy Pierce 2026-04-09 12:50:09

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

Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier plans to investigate OpenAI for its alleged harm to minors, potential to threaten national security, and its possible link to a shooting at Florida State Uni...; — Amanda Silberling 2026-04-09 22:13:26
ChatGPT finally offers $100/month Pro plan: OpenAI announced on Thursday something that power users have been asking for: a $100/month plan. Previously, subscriptions jumped from $20 to $200 per month.; — Julie Bort 2026-04-09 21:29:11
EFF is the latest organization to leave X: The EFF follows the departure of various news organizations and others who no longer find X a viable source of traffic.; — Sarah Perez 2026-04-09 21:26:18
What founders can learn from Anjuna’s layoffs and recovery: In 2021, Anjuna Security was growing fast, hiring aggressively, and chasing a market that seemed limitless. By the end of that year, the venture-backed cybersecurity company had scaled to around 75...; — Maggie Nye, Isabelle Johannessen 2026-04-09 21:17:30
Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs: All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV.; — Kirsten Korosec 2026-04-09 21:01:36
Florida AG announces investigation into OpenAI over shooting that allegedly involved ChatGPT: ChatGPT had reportedly been used to plan the attack that killed two and injured five at Florida State University last April. The family of one victim has said that they plan to sue OpenAI over the ...; — Lucas Ropek 2026-04-09 20:11:55
StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over ‘deceptive’ ticket pricing: The consumer protection agency says the company violated the FTC Act and its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by "deceptively" advertising ticket prices on its website without clearly disclosing up...; — Aisha Malik 2026-04-09 20:04:12

Space.com

The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict: 'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.'; — Jeff Spry 2026-04-09 21:00:00
Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station: A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.; — Tereza Pultarova 2026-04-09 19:49:23
'It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried: In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely; — Chelsea Gohd 2026-04-09 17:32:01
A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know: The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.; — Anthony Wood 2026-04-09 17:00:00
Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight: A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.; — Daisy Dobrijevic 2026-04-09 17:42:43
1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.; — Anthony Wood 2026-04-09 16:00:00
NASA astronaut Leland Melvin makes a cartoon cameo in latest episode of Disney+'s 'Hey A.J.!': 'I’m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.'; — Jeff Spry 2026-04-09 15:30:00