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A report recommends US/Western allies "friendshore" defense production to Middle Eastern partners (Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain). This would ease industrial burdens, fill supply chain gaps, and boost collective defense capacity and regional security.
Helsing, a German company, has unveiled its 'Europa' combat drone.
The Pentagon now exempts reservists from yearly flu shots unless on 30+ days active duty, and will only require shots for readiness for all troops. Military won't pay for reservist/National Guard vaccinations.
Oil prices fell from a seven-week high. Investors are re-evaluating expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Oil prices receded from a seven-week peak as investors reconsidered expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Amazon will pay $2.5 billion for allegedly misleading millions into signing up for Prime subscriptions.
Raytheon and Avio USA secured a $26M purchase order for Mk 104 rocket motor engineering. This collaboration enhances Raytheon's Standard Missile production capacity and strengthens the supply chain for solid rocket motors.
Accenture exceeded revenue estimates and announced an $865 million restructuring, adapting to the AI shift.
Geoffrey West, 50, convicted of the 1997 murder of Margaret Berry, is scheduled for execution by nitrogen gas in Alabama on Thursday at 6:00 pm CT. This is one of two US executions set for the day.
Argentina reinstates export taxes on grains & by-products. (Source: Reuters)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet with senior U.S. military leaders next week in Virginia, confirmed by Sean Parnell. This unprecedented, in-person gathering has baffled officials, as worldwide summonses were sent despite secure communication options.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address senior military officers early next week, the Pentagon announced Thursday. No reason was provided, but reports indicate Hegseth ordered all one-star and above command officers to attend a meeting.
Palestinian President Abbas expressed readiness to collaborate with the U.S. and other nations on a peace plan at the UN General Assembly.
Under Hegseth, over 60,000 defense civilians left, meeting a 5-8% reduction goal via firings, hiring freezes, buyouts, and early retirement. Officials gave few impact details; critics cited ill-planned changes harming productivity/morale.
White House warns of significant US workforce reductions if government shutdown occurs.
Germany's Helsing unveiled the AI-enabled CA-1 Europa UCAV, targeting 2029 service. This 3-5 ton autonomous combat aerial vehicle utilizes Helsing's Centaur AI for autonomous flight, capable of individual or swarm operations.
Denmark, per Latvia, links drone sorties to a state actor. Russia denies involvement.
Two teens were killed and three others wounded in a school shooting in Sobral, Ceara, Brazil. Gunmen opened fire from the sidewalk on the school parking lot.
Donald Trump stated that US sanctions on Turkey's defense sector, imposed due to its Russian missile purchase, might be lifted 'almost immediately' pending successful talks with Turkish President Erdogan.
A Gazan boy, Abdul Rahim Muhammad Hamden (Abboud), falsely reported killed by IDF by former GHF contractor Anthony Aguilar, has been found alive. GHF's investigation located him and his mother, who were safely extracted from the Gaza Strip.

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