Water Shortages Threaten 102 Bases
Water shortages already impact some military bases across the US, where water supplies are exceeded or approaching capacity. Even areas where water is considered abundant may face shortages, such as Fort Bragg, NC.
China Blames US for Hong Kong Election Results
Following the overwhelming pro-democracy vote in Hong Kong, China is accusing the US of meddling in its internal affairs.
Longer Military Obligations Considered for Academies
Senators are looking to extend the eight-year service obligation for graduates of US service academies, noting a 20 percent cost hike per graduate since the obligations were last adjusted in 1996.
Norquist to Give Update on DoD Audit
Department of Defense Comptroller David Norquist is scheduled to testify before the House Armed Services Committee this week to discuss the progress of the Pentagon’s audit.
Self-Driving Cars in Terrorists’ Future Also
The future is bright for self-driving cars, but credible reports out of Finland show terrorist groups considering how autonomous vehicles can replace suicide bombers and conduct ramming attacks.
Might Robot Warships Trump 355 Ships?
The well-received NavSec nominee tells confirmation hearings robot warships might yield more capacity than a 355-ship Navy.
Spencer Is Trump’s Nominee for NavSec
Richard Spencer, Trump’s new choice for Navy Secretary is a Former financial industry executive and Marine Corps captain.
