News
Drone attacks on American bases injured two dozen US military personnel
The groups conducting the attacks are supported by Iran and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Pentagon spokesman said.
US troops were attacked 13 times in Iraq and Syria in past week, Pentagon confirms
U.S. forces have seen attacks in recent days at the al-Tanf garrison in southeastern Syria and the al Asad and al-Harir air bases in Iraq. While the attacks have resulted in only minor injuries, the Defense Department said troops at the bases are repeatedly being targeted.
US agrees to send two Iron Dome batteries to Israel
The Pentagon plans to send Israel two Iron Dome missile defense systems as the country continues to fight the militant group Hamas, according to a U.S. Defense Department official.
Russia presses counter-counteroffensive in northeast Ukraine
Russia is intensifying attacks on the eastern front in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, in some places forcing Ukraine to defend territory liberated a year ago.
Business
Companies lobby Congress to approve $1 billion ‘hedge portfolio’
In an Oct. 24 letter, drafted on behalf of 63 companies, the Silicon Valley Defense Group calls on lawmakers to fully fund the provision.
Airbus and Northrop Grumman shake on pact for UK’s lucrative SKYNET satellite program
Airbus already holds a contract valued at more than £500 million ($610 million) for SKYNET 6A, a future military communications satellite planned for launch in 2025 and based on the manufacturer’s Eurostar Neo telecommunications satellite platform.
How X-Bow plans to break the Northrop-Aerojet ‘duopoly’ on rocket motor production
The New Mexico-based start-up will have its first production line up and running in a few months.
Defense
Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing
Thirteen troops were killed in the attack in August 2021, along with hundreds of Afghan civilians.
US Air Force sending planes to Greece as part of Israel-Hamas response, reports say
The U.S. Air Force is planning to position aircraft at a military base near Athens in connection with the American response to events in Israel, Greek media reported this week.
US Air Force sends more F-16s to Middle East to deter hostilities
An additional squadron of Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons recently arrived in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, the service announced Oct. 24.
Veterans
Army Silver Star recipient from WWII receives French Legion of Honor
When the French diplomat pinned the insignia of France’s highest military service decoration on his chest Saturday, John Gojmerac didn’t mince words about the recognition, or the brutal combat he endured in Italy, France and Germany.
GAO report says whistleblower retaliation on the rise within Veterans Affairs Dept.
Whistleblower retaliation cases increased from 577 cases in 2020 to 736 cases in 2023.
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