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Austin announces new Ukraine weapons aid, says Israel also will get what it needs
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Oct. 11 that the U.S. will send another $200 million in new weaponry to Ukraine while also signaling that the Pentagon was gearing up to support Israel in its war against Hamas.
Lawmakers mull deeper military role in Israel as ‘dozens’ of Americans are held hostage by Hamas
Some members of Congress on Oct. 11 left open the possibility of deeper U.S. military involvement in the unfolding war between Israel and Hamas as Americans were killed and taken hostage, and others were struggling to leave a country at war.
Americans in Israeli army reserves are rushing overseas to mobilize
As Israel mobilizes 300,000 reservists, many are American. One New Jersey man left his wife and baby to answer the call-up.
More than 20 Americans were killed in Israel. Here’s what we know so far.
A scholar committed to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. A former intensive-care nurse. A Missouri native who died shielding her teenage son. These are some of the 22 Americans killed in the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. An unknown number of U.S. citizens are also being held hostage by Hamas. It is unclear whether any American citizens have been killed by retaliatory Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Belgium agrees to send F-16s to Ukraine, but not before 2025
The Belgian government said it will provide an undisclosed number of F-16 fighters to Ukraine from 2025, a decision some are calling a compromise between the political factions that make up the country’s ruling coalition.
Army to reassess its Niger mission in the wake of the nation’s coup
The U.S. mission in Niger is in a holding pattern following the Oct. 10 announcement that the removal of the country’s democratically elected president is now designated a coup by the State Department, prompting official suspension of U.S. aid, including equipment and training.
Business
US Army’s test of Lockheed jammer highlights payload adaptability
An aerial electronic jammer the U.S. Army slated for use aboard a reconnaissance and attack drone successfully underwent testing using a turboprop aircraft, an outcome officials said demonstrates the payload’s future battlefield flexibility.
Boeing pitches more upgrades for US Army’s Apache, Chinook helicopters
The U.S. Army is nearing a final decision on whether and how much to invest in Chinook Block II helicopter upgrades, and it’s committed to buying a new engine and the latest software version for the Apaches.
American Rheinmetall exhibits drone-killing robotic vehicle at AUSA
American Rheinmetall introduced what the company said could be the future of short-range air defense, or SHORAD: the Skyranger 30 system, on display at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference.
Boeing flies upgraded AH-64E Apache for first time
Boeing has flown a new version of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter with upgraded capabilities, the company announced Oct. 11 at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference.
Space Force seeks proposals for Project Apollo technology hub
The Space Force is taking applications from companies and universities for the first round of space domain awareness projects at its Colorado Springs, Colorado-based technology hub, Project Apollo.
HII wins $347M contract for up to 200 ‘Lionfish’ small undersea drones
The U.S. Navy’s purchase comes amid a flurry of other activities around the service’s use of unmanned systems.
Defense
Marine unit leaves Kuwait exercise early because of ’emerging events’
The special operations capable Marine Expeditionary Unit faced a change of plans in the days after war broke out between Israel and Hamas.
Here’s how training will change for the Air Force’s newest officers
The Air Force is shaking up its Officer Training School as it looks to prepare a new generation of airmen for an era of increasingly complex, fast-paced military operations.
The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies’ needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what’s available.
Veterans
WWII medic honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
Family and supporters of Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. are also pushing for him to eventually be awarded the Medal of Honor.
When is Veterans Day 2023? History of the federal holiday and why we celebrate
Veteran’s Day 2023 is on Saturday, November 11.