Defense & national security
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Defense & national security
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NATO fighter jets, Russian planes scrambled off the coast of Norway and over the Baltic Sea for 'not following international norms'
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Italian and Norwegian fighter jets on Tuesday responded under NATO authority to several Russian aircraft's “non-compliance with international norms.” NATO Allied Air Forces announced Thursday that the Italian Air Force intercepted a Russian Coot-A aircraft over the Baltic Sea and that the Norwegian Air Force “took off to identify multiple Russian aircraft flying in international airspace off the coast of Norway.” A Russian aircraft was detected and intercepted…
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The Pentagon's UFO Office has received more than 700 reports in the past year
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The Pentagon's UFO Office has received more than 700 reports, a newly declassified assessment reveals. This comes amid a dramatic increase in eyewitness sightings and testimony, and the list continues to grow, with former Pentagon officials claiming the US has technology far beyond human capabilities. It's happening while you're doing it. The All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) received 757 reports of unidentified incidents.
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What we're looking forward to:
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- president biden Plans to meet with Chinese leaders on Saturday Xi Jinping beside Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit In Lima, Peru.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin I am leaving today for a 9 day trip. Australia, Philippines, Laos, Fiji.
- DHS Secretary Alejandro MayorkasDirector of the FBI christopher rayand Brett HolmgrenActing Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, testify about global threats It will be heard next Wednesday before the House Homeland Security Committee and again Thursday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Read something different than The Hill.
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Gabbard's choice baffles national security experts
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Tulsi Gabbard's support for national security leakers and elevating Russian-backed rhetoric comes after President-elect Trump nominated her for the country's top intelligence post. As a result, it has become the subject of new surveillance. If confirmed as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Gabbard will…
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Happenings in and around the defense industry:
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- of Center for Strategic and International Studies will be held It's 2024 Korea-US Strategic Forum at 9am
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News reported by other media outlets:
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- Kings of the campus: What are some military instructors doing? use influence to target prey About university cadets (Military.com)
- Secretary of Defense Austin Last visit to Asia amid uncertainty (military era)
- ukraine Prioritize security, not territoryas Trump pushes for ceasefire negotiations (new york times)
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Two important stories about The Hill today:
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Republican senators: Gates' nomination for attorney general is in serious trouble
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Republican senators have warned that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) could be nominated by President-elect Trump to be attorney general. read more
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President Trump's press secretary: 5 candidates
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Speculation is swirling within Mar-a-Lago and throughout the media world as President-elect Donald Trump takes on cabinet positions ahead of Inauguration Day. read more
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Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
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- Does Pete Hegseth want to shake up the Pentagon? Good luck!
- Biden's escalation paralysis leaves Ukraine in ruins
- Is it time for Trump to drain the Iranian quagmire?
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Everyone is being pushed too hard. See you next week!
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