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Top Ukrainian official raises concerns about Elon Musk’s ‘manipulation’ of information

Top Ukrainian official raises concerns about Elon Musk’s ‘manipulation’ of information
Top Ukrainian official raises concerns about Elon Musk’s ‘manipulation’ of information

Ukrainian deputy prime minister Olga Stefanishyna is worried that Twitter is becoming “the major source of manipulation” under Musk’s leadership, with Musk himself “test[ing] the manipulation limits he can use.”

Zelensky advisor: ‘Important’ to wait for results of Poland missile explosion investigation

Zelensky advisor: ‘Important’ to wait for results of Poland missile explosion investigation
Zelensky advisor: ‘Important’ to wait for results of Poland missile explosion investigation

“It’s a little bit not right to say that it’s a Ukrainian rocket or a Russian rocket” before Poland reaches the result of its investigation, Zelensky advisor Andrii Yermak told attendees of the Halifax International Security Conference via teleconference.

Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?

Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?
Kahl to Gulf states: Why work with Russia when it is funding Iran?

Speaking in the Gulf, Colin Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, said that Russia’s decision to buy military drones from Iran for the ongoing war in Ukraine will have blowback in the region.

Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system

Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system
Army’s Project Convergence tested space links for TITAN targeting system

Northrop Grumman’s TITAN “pre-prototype” was designed to test only the ability of a ground station to rapidly tap into and disseminate satellite imagery.

US pressure on Israel over defense minister choice puts Netanyahu in a bind

US pressure on Israel over defense minister choice puts Netanyahu in a bind
US pressure on Israel over defense minister choice puts Netanyahu in a bind

Israeli sources say the Biden administration has made it clear to Benjamin Netanyahu, currently working to build a new coalition government following this month’s electoral victory, that it does not want to see Bezalael Smotrich, an extreme right-wing politician, be given the job.

DARPA is playing both sides of the ball with both offensive and defensive hypersonics

DARPA is playing both sides of the ball with both offensive and defensive hypersonics
DARPA is playing both sides of the ball with both offensive and defensive hypersonics

HAWC and Glide Breaker are DARPA’s offensive and defensive hypersonic programs, respectively, and their program managers discuss what’s been done and what’s next.

Lamborn signals continuity in House space focus, toes harder nuclear line

Lamborn signals continuity in House space focus, toes harder nuclear line
Lamborn signals continuity in House space focus, toes harder nuclear line

Pentagon acquisition of space systems needs to be “faster and leaner,” stressed Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., who is expected to chair the House strategic forces subcommittee next year.

Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.

Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.
Ukraine held off Russia for nine months. Here’s what it needs to keep going.

Despite its ingenuity when it comes to available weapons, Ukraine still has a number of requirements it hopes to fill with help from Western nations.

‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force

‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force
‘Critically important’: New White House strategy for cislunar research echoes Space Force

The new strategy represents a first US effort to build a whole-of-government strategy for “advancing scientific, exploration, and economic development activities” in cislunar space.

Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training

Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training
Marine Corps buys 30 more ACVs following rough year of waterborne ops training

The $153 million contract brings the Marine Corps investment in the BAE-made Amphibious Combat Vehicle to more than $2 billion.

Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker

Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker
Naval Iron Dome successfully tested, as Iran hits another tanker

The C-Dome, as it is known, is designed to go on ships and provide the same protection from rockets, missiles and small drones that Iron Dome does on land.

Under shadow of financial losses, Boeing makes sweeping changes to defense biz

Under shadow of financial losses, Boeing makes sweeping changes to defense biz
Under shadow of financial losses, Boeing makes sweeping changes to defense biz

The changes, including halving business divisions, come as Boeing’s defense sector finds itself at a crossroads, with new leadership contending with systemic financial issues tied to its large number of fixed-price contracts with the US government.

UK delays defense spending increase, raising fears 3% GDP target will be axed

UK delays defense spending increase, raising fears 3% GDP target will be axed
UK delays defense spending increase, raising fears 3% GDP target will be axed

“We will continue to maintain the defense budget [to] at least 2 percent of GDP to be consistent with our NATO commitment,” said Jeremy Hunt, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer.

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine
With Slovakian deal, Germany expands three-way ‘Ringtausch’ dance to arm Ukraine

Under the Ringtausch program, Germany has sent newer equipment to Slovakia, Greece, Slovenia and the Czech Republic, with those countries shifting older gear to Ukraine.