News
House drafts bill to strike Iran proxies amid Israel-Hamas war
Rep. Mike McCaul is preparing a draft bill to strike Iran’s proxies amid fears the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate into a broader Middle East war. Iranís threats come as Biden prepares to arrive in Israel on Oct.18. Additionally, the House still lacks a speaker after the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the post brought its business to a halt this month. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Tuesday failed to secure the 217 votes needed for the position.
Chinese jets ramp up incidents with US aircraft, new videos show
The Pentagon on Oct. 17 released more than a dozen previously classified photos and videos of “coercive, high-risk” interactions with Chinese fighter jets that have occurred since early 2022.
Ukraine announces it’s received, and fired, US long-range missiles
Ukraine is now using long-range U.S. missiles, known as ATACMS, on the battlefield.
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert
On Oct. 17, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.
Biden drafts $100 billion foreign aid package, including money for Israel and Ukraine
The hefty proposal, still in the works, is expected to benefit mostly Ukraine.
Business
Defense Innovation Board to study innovation barriers, data economy
The Defense Department’s technology advisory board is launching two studies focused on identifying the practices and policies that impede innovation and improving the way the Pentagon uses and integrates data, from battlefield operations to acquisition processes.
Lockheed wants a rocket motor maker of its own, for GMLRS and more
An in-house source of solid-fuel engines might help boost Ukraine’s supply of the punishing artillery system.
Scientific Systems to develop satellite inspection software for US Space Force
The company, partnered with Stanford University, won a $1.5 million contract under the Orbital Prime program.
Scientific Systems to develop satellite inspection software for U.S. Space Force
Czech Republic enters talks with Embraer for C-390 aircraft deal
The Czech government is entering negotiations to buy an undisclosed number of Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the nation’s military, the Defence Ministry announced Oct. 17.
Defense
KC-135s arrive in Saudi Arabia to replace departed KC-10s
KC-135 Stratotankers have arrived in Saudi Arabia to replace the KC-10s which recently left the region for good after 30-plus years of service.
C-130 pilots test out ‘entirely new’ cockpit for aging ‘H’ models
Pilots at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., are testing out a new cockpit layout for the C-130H transport plane that will replace its analog gauges with glass multifunction displays, digital engine instruments, a new flight management system, autopilot, terrain awareness and warning system and other digital upgrades that should make the aircraft safer and easier to fly.
C-130 Pilots Test Out ‘Entirely New’ Cockpit For Aging ‘H’ Models
USAF says ARRW test provides ‘new insights,’ but offers few specifics
The Air Force conducted another test of the AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) hypersonic missile on Oct. 12, but the service is once again withholding most details.
Air Force Says ARRW Test Provides ‘New Insights,’ But Offers Few Specifics
Veterans
Save Our Allies and other special ops vets to help Americans evacuate Israel
“We’re providing a personal handheld approach to these people that need to get out of the country.”
Best of the bad: What was the best C-ration during the Vietnam War?
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Vietnam War C-rations.
