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US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites.
Some Ukrainian troops are still using Soviet methods, despite US training
One year into conflict, younger officers still strain against older leaders’ ways, military experts note.
Russia nearly shot down British spy plane near Ukraine, leaked document says
The incident occurred months before a Russian fighter collided with an American MQ-9 drone over the Black Sea.
Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells
As the United States and other backers scramble to manufacture or buy more shells for Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are choosing targets carefully.†
Business
Air Force seeks industry input for next-gen ICBM reentry vehicle
The new reentry vehicle will be mounted on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, with the goal of awarding a contract in fiscal 2026.
Northrop Grumman developing military communications satellite for 2025 launch
The company’s Protected Tactical Satcom satellite will be built on an ESPAStar-HP bus.
BAE transitioning first set of multi-chip prototypes into EW systems under DOD’s SHIP program
With the delivery of the first set of prototypes, “the pendulum is swinging back to onshoring our own domestic capabilities,” Heidi Shyu, under secretary of defense for research and engineering, told reporters.
Finland to buy Israelís David’s Sling air defense system
The Finnish Ministry of Defense plans to buy the David’s Sling air defense system in a $316 million (U.S. $345 million) deal announced just one day after Finland joined NATO.
India awards contracts for Akash and BrahMos missiles, plus more ships
India’s Defence Ministry is buying two types of missile systems and multiple warships through several contracts awarded last week.
Israel says signs $400 million deal to sell Greece anti-tank missiles
Israel signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, Israel’s Defence Ministry said on April 10, just days after reaching a similar-sized deal to provide air defenses to newly-inducted NATO member Finland.
Defense
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges
At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022, the highest percentage in at least 10 years, Military Times has learned.
DOD’s highest-ranking trans official: ‘Ostracizing anybody’ will hurt military readiness
Shawn Skelly was a Navy commander working to help fend off roadside bomb attacks when she came to a realization about herself — one that meant her career in the military was over.
Veterans
Remains of corporal killed in Korean War identified
Scientists have identified the remains of a 20-year-old Army corporal listed as missing in action during the Korean War.
Former Green Beret, Oath Keeper sentenced in federal weapons case
Retired Green Beret Jeremy Brown was sentenced on charges related to a federal investigation into his alleged involvement in the Capitol riot.
VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs stopped using a 2017 law that reduced civil service protections for employees because of numerous legal decisions against it.