News
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to deploy to Europe this week
The deployment, the Eisenhower’s first in more than two years, has long been planned. But it comes at a time of rising uncertainty in the region following the large-scale attack on Israel Oct. 7 by the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel’s retaliatory strikes.
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters region
President Joe Biden on Oct. 10 condemned the militant group Hamas for “sheer evil” for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy at NATO defense ministers meeting seeking more support to fight Russia
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at NATO for Oct. 11 meetings with alliance defense ministers to further drum up support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
Tuberville says former CIA director threatened him over abortion fight
Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville filed a formal complaint against former Central Intelligence Agency director Michael Hayden for threatening his life in a social media post over the ongoing nominations fight between the lawmaker and the Pentagon.
Business
Polaris pitches electric offroad vehicle to meet zero-emission goals
Polaris’ newest all-electric offroad vehicle is on the production line, ahead of a mandate for the federal government to move to zero-emission vehicles in the coming years.
Teledyne launches latest Black Hornet nano-drone with upgraded sensors
Teledyne FLIR Defense is betting big on a drone so small it can fit in a soldier’s hand.
Shield AI unveils V-Bat Teams drone swarm tech, with eye to Replicator
California-based defense technology firm Shield AI on Oct. 9 launched a new drone swarming capability called V-Bat Teams — one it hopes the Defense Department might use for programs such as its Replicator initiative.
GM Defense, Anduril team up on emerging battlefield needs
GM Defense, a maker of defense mobility equipment including tactical trucks, and Anduril Industries, a developer of unmanned and autonomous systems, said they are teaming up to work on emerging needs in the battlefield.
Turkey’s Baykar to spend $100 million on Ukraine production plant
Turkey’s leading drone maker, Baykar, will invest $100 million for three projects in Ukraine, including a production units for its Bayraktar TB2 attack drone, the company’s top executive said.
Defense
The fate of Army Special Operations Forces
America’s next combat operation is likely to prove irregular, but the Army is looking to make cuts to its lead force for that mission.
Air Force announces more oversight, training to curb domestic violence
It’s the Department of the Air Force’s latest attempt to reform how domestic abuse is handled, but critics say more could be done to address the problem.
Beyond 2030: How Army Futures Command is adapting its approach
The U.S. Army five years ago established a new four-star command, shifting billions of dollars to fund it and basing it in a tech-centric city.
B-52 pilots test new instruments to make BUFF flying easier
As the B-52 fleet prepares for new engines, radar, and other tech upgrades, a team of test pilots and engineers at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., wants to make the aging bomber easier for crews to operate.
Veterans
Pentagon leader selected as new Veterans Affairs chief of staff
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on Oct. 10 announced a key Pentagon official to serve as his chief of staff, filling another open leadership post at the department.