News
US sending $725 million more in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send Ukraine a new $725 million package of weapons and other military assistance, the White House said Oct. 14, as the U.S. added to a flurry of aid announcements from European allies this week.
Strikes hit Russian border region, a key staging ground for Moscow
Explosions rocked Belgorod on Oct. 16, wounding three people, a day after shelling set fire to a fuel depot.
EU is moving toward training thousands of Ukrainian soldiers on its own soil
The European Union will train thousands of Ukrainian soldiers on its own soil starting as early as next month under a plan that is expected to be approved Oct. 17 by EU foreign ministers.
Iran plans to send missiles, drones to Russia for Ukraine war, officials say
The increased flow of weapons could help offset steep Russian weapons losses and provide precision-guided munitions like those used in strikes in Ukraine last week.
Business
Aalyria envisions communications revolution for Earth, the moon and beyond
Only recently out of “stealth mode,” ambitious start-up Aalyria is swinging for the stars, literally, with two platforms company officials say will revolutionize communications by enabling rapid land, sea, air and space radio frequency and optical communications out to the Moon and beyond.
Raytheon aims to finish LTAMDS radar prototypes for Army in January
The Army and defense giant are working to reach a congressionally mandated deadline at the end of 2023.
Poland to buy hundreds of SKorean Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers
Poland has completed its negotiations with South Korea to buy close to 300 K239 Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers, with a contract expected to be signed during next week’s visit by Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak to Seoul.
Defense
E. coli found in carrier Abraham Lincoln’s water
E. coli bacteria was found in the potable water aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln last month, but Navy officials said Oct. 14 that they do not believe that was the cause of the ship’s drinking water becoming cloudy and smelly a few weeks ago.
Marine Corps halts surf use of amphibious combat vehicles after mishap
The Marine Corps said one of its new amphibious combat vehicles rolled over in surf during training. No one was hurt.
SHORAD laser weapon will stay in development phase longer than planned
A 50-kilowatt laser weapon version of the Army’s Stryker-based Short-Range Air Defense system will remain a development program longer than planned to ensure it can be produced at a larger scale.
Early planning for B-1, B-2 retirements depends on B-21 progress
Initial planning has begun for the retirement of the B-1 and B-2 bombers, but the game plan depends largely on progress in fielding the B-21 Raideróand on Congress — the Air Force’s bomber program executive officer said.
Veterans
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
The nearly decade-old Veterans Affairs registry to track burn pit illnesses and help veterans get care for those injuries is achieving neither of those goals, according to research from independent health experts, who are recommending major changes to the effort.
Veterans and reservists make up more than 28% of candidates who question 2020 election results
More than a quarter of the candidates on the ballot in November who have publicly denied or raised questions or doubts about the legitimacy of the 2020 election have served or are serving in the military, an analysis by The War Horse has found.
Veterans and Reservists Make up More Than 28% of Candidates Who Question 2020 Election Results
Democratic lawmakers, veterans groups sign letters urging the VA do more to provide abortion services
More than 90 veterans and advocacy groups and 55 Democratic lawmakers signed two letters showing support for efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide abortion services for veterans and urge the agency to do more.
