Defense &
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Defense &
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Prime Minister Netanyahu denies visiting Cairo while promoting ceasefire in Gaza
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A spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday denied reports that the Israeli prime minister was visiting Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and a hostage release agreement. The Biden administration has said ceasefire talks in recent days have been “productive,” but there has been little word from the Israeli side that it will move forward toward a ceasefire that would lead to liberation…
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Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel will occupy Syria's border area for the time being
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that his army would for now occupy territory it captured across the border in Syria. Netanyahu said in a video address from Mount Hermon during his visit that he was meeting with the defense minister and other Israeli officials under a state of emergency to discuss Israel's future security. “Its importance to Israel's security is only increasing…
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Two people charged with drone attack on US soldiers in Jordan
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The United States on Monday indicted two Iranian officials in connection with a plot involved in a deadly drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in January in Jordan. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has identified Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, 42, a U.S.-Iranian national living in Natick, Massachusetts, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi (also known as Mohammad Abedini), 38, a resident of Tehran, Iran. (years old) was indicted. Both are accused of conspiring to export advanced technology from the United States.
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What we're looking forward to:
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- The Senate is scheduled to vote on the annual bill. National Defense Authorization Act tomorrow.
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Read something different than The Hill.
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Officials say drone sightings are a combination of 'legal' drones, other aircraft and stars
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Federal officials said in a statement Monday that recent drone sightings have included a combination of “legal” drones, other aircraft and stellar objects. “After examining technical data and information from concerned citizens, we assess that previous sightings include a combination of the following:
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Happenings in and around the defense industry:
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- of atlantic council will have “NATO perspective: Strengthening resilience within the Alliance” with Angus Lapsley, NATO Assistant Secretary-General for Defense Policy and Planning. Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council. 9 a.m., Estonian Ambassador to the United States Krisjan Prik
- of Center for Strategic and International Studies LookWe will be holding a conference on “Security and Resilience:”. The strategic future of submarine cables9:30 a.m.
- a House of Representatives Department of Homeland Security Subcommittee will be held Public hearing regarding “”Explore Polar Security Cutter: Coast Guard Acquisition Update” 10 a.m.
- of New American Security Center will have Virtual briefing session on “”Irregular wars in the era of great power competition” 10 a.m. meeting with Christopher Meyer, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict.
- of Center for Strategic and International Studies will also host Lecture on “Department of Defense” 2024 China Military Power Report” with Elie Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs. 1 p.m. Michael Chase, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia
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News reported by other media outlets:
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- air force Efforts to further increase diversity have stalled There may be overtime between executives (Military.com)
- “The Navy wasted $1.84 billion.”: GAO condemns cruiser rehabilitation efforts (defense one)
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Two important stories about The Hill today:
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Congress reaches agreement to avoid government shutdown
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Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan agreement to continue funding the government past the looming Dec. 20 government shutdown deadline. The law has come into force… read more
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DHS overhauls H-1B visa program
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The Biden administration on Tuesday announced rules clarifying who can apply for H-1B work visas. The H-1B work visa is an important program for attracting international talent. read more
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Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
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- Protecting submarine cables from sabotage without causing storms
- Is Luigi Mangione a new type of loner?
- Can AI war games predict the next Pearl Harbor?
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Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!
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