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Ukraine to Launch Joint WeaponsProduction with US, Zelensky Says
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to launch joint weapons production in a step that will enable Kyiv to start producing air defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on…
America Needs a National Maritime Strategy
America doesn’t have enough ships and building more takes far too long. A war with any level of attrition in the Pacific could quickly turn catastrophic without sufficient warships, combat…
Breakaway Somaliland Says Will Not Discuss Unification with Somalia
MOGADISHU, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The breakaway region of Somaliland said it has no plans to discuss unity with Somalia, appearing to contradict Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who said he…
Space Force Partners To Craft Global Supply Chain Strategy
WASHINGTON — U.S. Space Force officials will meet next month with industry leaders and key international partners to discuss a strategy for supply chain resiliency. The discussions will be led…
A Stunningly Sudden End to a Long, Bloody Conflict in the Caucasus
Tens of thousands died fighting for and against it, destroying the careers of two presidents — one Armenian, one Azerbaijani — and tormenting a generation of American, Russian and European…
North Korean Leader Urges Greater Nuclear Weapons Production in Response to a ‘New Cold War’
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an exponential increase in production of nuclear weapons and for his country to play a larger role…
DOD Is Taking Steps to Shore Up Industrial Workforce
Keith DeVries, managing director of manufacturing technology for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, said manufacturers’ demand for skilled workers is projected to grow significantly over the next few…
Pentagon Acquisition Chief LaPlante Focused on Boosting Manufacturing
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s acquisition chief said manufacturing needs to be at the top of mind for the U.S. armed services as they look to increase munitions inventories in the…
Plans for Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant Move Ahead as US and Polish Officials Sign an Agreement
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and U.S. officials signed an agreement Wednesday in Warsaw to move forward with the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant as part of an…
New SEC Rules Add Challenges in Uncertain Cyber Insurance Market
With new SEC cybersecurity rules in effect, public companies face increased pressure to implement an enterprise-wide approach to risk assessment, loss mitigation, and incident reporting. Cyber insurance is one part…