Convoy Heads to Texas-US Border Standoff
A protest convoy warning of a migrant “invasion” at the US-Mexico border left Virginia on Monday and is making its way toward Texas hoping to pick up active and retired law enforcement and military veterans among others to pressure the federal government regarding a standoff with the Texas National Guard.
Navy Lowers Requirements for Enlistees
The US Navy will now allow those without a high school diploma or GED to enlist as long as they reach a certain score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test. The service hopes these new standards will attract more prospects during its recruiting crisis.
Kaine Questions Biden’s Bombing Authority
A growing number of bipartisan lawmakers is questioning President Joe Biden’s legal authorities to conduct missile strikes on Yemen’s Houthis.
Who Has the Strongest Military in the World?
Global Firepower’s 2024 Military Strength Rankings are out, and the United States tops the list.
Academies Teach Loyalty to Constitution
At a time when trust in traditional institutions is eroding, the academies are teaching the next generation of military officers that their loyalty must be focused on the nation’s democratic underpinnings rather than on any individual.
Navy Settles Lawsuit Over Potomac Testing
A lawsuit against the US Navy regarding weapons testing on the Potomac River has been settled. The Navy will be required to obtain a Clean Water Act permit to minimize the pollution impacts from its weapons testing at Dahlgren, VA.
US Moon Landings Set Back 2 Years
Despite a flawless launch Monday by United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket, the first NASA-financed commercial lunar landing craft suffered a mission-ending fuel leak soon after launch. The malfunction of Astrobotic Technology’s lander, Peregrine, set back NASA’s lunar landing schedule by at least two years.
Analysis: Spending on UAS to Surge
Unmanned aerial systems will continue to be one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the world aerospace industry. Recent analysis estimates military UAS research spending is expected to be $71.8 billion over the next decade.
Secret Space Plane Launched Again
DoD’s secret X-37B space plane blasted off last week on another secretive mission. As in previous missions, the reusable, unmanned plane resembling a mini space shuttle carried classified experiments.
DoD Contracts Awarded Dec. 26-29
The US Department of Defense awarded these contracts in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from December 26-December 29, 2023.
