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Space Force broadens security-launch roster with Relativity Space and Impulse Space
military2 days ago

Space Force broadens security-launch roster with Relativity Space and Impulse Space

The U.S. Space Force added Relativity Space and Impulse Space to the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 pool, expanding pre-qualified options for lower-risk national-security missions; Relativity Space’s Terran R is a mid-lift candidate, while Impulse Space provides orbital transfer vehicles and the Helios upper stage to complement a partner launcher, signaling a shift to integrated transport services and greater commercial competition; Lane 2 remains for the military’s most demanding, fully certified missions.

via SpaceNews|
#impulse-space#military#nssl
Kim Jong Un Oversees Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Tests on Kang Kon
world5 days ago

Kim Jong Un Oversees Nuclear-Capable Destroyer Tests on Kang Kon

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile, the Kang Kon’s main gun and automated cannons, and electronic-warfare and targeting systems aboard the newly repaired 5,000-ton destroyer, and ordered the trials wrapped up within two months to put the vessel into active duty as Pyongyang accelerates its push to field a nuclear-armed navy with Russian assistance and ambitions for underwater-launch missiles.

via New York Post|
#destroyer#kim-jong-un#military
China promotes two generals amid anti-corruption purge thinning top ranks
world6 days ago

China promotes two generals amid anti-corruption purge thinning top ranks

China’s military promoted Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals, a move seen as part of a broader loyalty-driven reshuffle that could precede changes at the top of the Central Military Commission (CMC) under Xi Jinping. Zhang was also named head of the CMC’s anti-corruption division. The shake-up comes as corruption investigations shrink the seven-member commission to two active members, with Xi as chair and Zhang Shengmin as vice chair; a new CMC lineup is expected in fall next year.

via NBC News|
#central-military-commission#china#corruption
Retired Gen. Brown Warns Against Using the Military for Domestic Politics
politics7 days ago

Retired Gen. Brown Warns Against Using the Military for Domestic Politics

A retired U.S. general, Charles Q. Brown Jr., co-authored a Foreign Affairs essay criticizing the politicization of the military, arguing presidents should not deploy troops for politically contentious domestic tasks. The piece notes Trump’s use of the National Guard in blue cities and a broader purge of top generals, including scrutiny of Mark Milley’s actions, as part of Pete Hegseth’s push to reshape the military. Brown—who was nominated by Trump as Air Force chief and later fired in early 2025—is quoted warning that politicized military power risks degrading the force’s primary mission, amid ongoing tensions between civilian leadership and military leadership.

via The Daily Beast|
#air-force#donald-j-trump#mark-milley
Air Force Major Arrested After Advocating Impeachment at Capitol
politics8 days ago

Air Force Major Arrested After Advocating Impeachment at Capitol

An active-duty U.S. Air Force Major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the Capitol steps after speaking at a news conference urging President Trump’s impeachment. Capitol Police said the demonstration was illegal on the House steps unless a member of Congress was present; Watson refused officers’ orders and was charged with crowding, obstructing, and incommoding. The incident underscores restrictions on service members’ political activity in uniform and highlights tensions around impeachment efforts.

via NBC News|
#capitol#impeachment#military
Air Force Major Arrested on Capitol Steps Over Solo Impeachment Protest
politics8 days ago

Air Force Major Arrested on Capitol Steps Over Solo Impeachment Protest

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on the House steps for a solo protest calling for impeachment and removal of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, after standing with a sign reading “Impeach Convict Remove.” He was charged with 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing and Incommoding for not heeding officers’ orders; the protest was organized with Rep. Al Green and the Removal Coalition. Watson, on leave from his Poland-based duty, is the first active-duty commissioned officer to publicly advocate impeachment. The Air Force noted service members are prohibited from partisan political activity in uniform, and Watson is not being held; a defense fund has raised around $70,000.}

via Military Times|
#air-force#capitolsteps#impeachment
Active-duty Major Arrested at Capitol After Impeachment Call
politics8 days ago

Active-duty Major Arrested at Capitol After Impeachment Call

An active-duty US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the Capitol steps after delivering a speech at a Removal Coalition event calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Police said he refused lawful orders, resulting in a 22-1307 charge for crowding/obstructing; a DC official later said a case would not be filed and he was being released. Wearing a military uniform at a political event is prohibited, and dissent within the armed forces is rare.

via CNN|
#arrest#capitol#impeachment
America’s power persists, but its dominance is fading
world9 days ago

America’s power persists, but its dominance is fading

The Economist finds that while the United States remains the world’s wealthiest, most dynamic country with a dominant economy, leading military power and innovation hubs, its relative dominance is eroding as China closes the gap in manufacturing and R&D, and as the postwar order empowers competitors. The dollar’s share of global reserves has declined and U.S. export performance in goods trails China, even as America leads in services, AI development, and overall growth since 1960. Domestic policy shifts—such as reduced foreign aid and evolving migration—also shape a multipolar landscape where American influence remains strong but less indisputable.

via The Economist|
#america#china#economy
Merops interceptors close in on Shahed drones as US seeks mass-produced counter-drone system
military9 days ago

Merops interceptors close in on Shahed drones as US seeks mass-produced counter-drone system

A Ukrainian drone unit posted an unverified video reportedly showing American-made Merops interceptors chasing a Shahed drone, underscoring the move toward a government-owned, mass-producible counter-drone system. The U.S. Army is launching a Low-Cost Interceptor program to let multiple manufacturers build the design, reducing dependence on Perennial Autonomy. Merops costs about $15,000 per unit, versus Shahed drones priced at roughly $30,000–$50,000, and has claimed to down thousands of drones, though some recent tests reported failures. NATO allies Romania and Lithuania have deployed Merops, highlighting a broader push to scale affordable drone defense; Ukraine also relies on cheap domestic drones in the conflict.

via Military Times|
#low-cost-interceptor#merops#military
Submarine Torpedo Sinks Decommissioned US Ship During Multinational Pacific Drill
military10 days ago

Submarine Torpedo Sinks Decommissioned US Ship During Multinational Pacific Drill

During the Valiant Shield exercise (June 22–July 1), a JMSDF submarine fired a torpedo at the decommissioned USS Juneau (LPD-10), sinking it about 200 nautical miles off the Mariana Islands. The Juneau, commissioned in 1969 and decommissioned in 2008, was used as a SINKEX target to train joint forces across sea, air, space, land and cyberspace; extensive environmental cleanup and safety checks were completed prior to sinking. Valiant Shield is a biennial multinational drill involving the U.S., Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to build real-world maritime proficiency.

via Defense News|
#joint-exercise#military#naval-warfare
Japan Sub Torpedo Sinks Decommissioned US Ship in Valiant Shield Live-Fire Drill
military10 days ago

Japan Sub Torpedo Sinks Decommissioned US Ship in Valiant Shield Live-Fire Drill

During Valiant Shield 2026, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine torpedoed and sank the U.S. Navy’s decommissioned USS Juneau (LPD-10) about 200 nautical miles off the Mariana Islands, as part of a live-fire SINKEX involving the U.S., Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The Juneau, in service from 1969 to 2008, was used as a training target after an environmental cleanup, with officials calling the exercise a showcase of joint capabilities and lethal precision across domains.

via Navy Times|
#jmsdf#military#navy
Carrier Tracker: June 29, 2026 — SINKEX, RIMPAC prep, and global naval movements
military11 days ago

Carrier Tracker: June 29, 2026 — SINKEX, RIMPAC prep, and global naval movements

Carrier Tracker for June 29, 2026 shows a busy US Navy schedule: USS George Washington and CVW-5 conducted a live-fire SINKEX against the decommissioned USS Juneau during Valiant Shield 2026 near Guam; USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived at Pearl Harbor ahead of RIMPAC 2026; USS Nimitz led FLEETEX 250 in the Atlantic and is bound for the International Naval Review in New York, with MQ-25A Stingray and CMV-22B Osprey on deck; Eisenhower continues carrier qualifications off the East Coast; Carl Vinson underway on the West Coast; Abraham Lincoln and George H. W. Bush remain on station in the 5th Fleet; note positions are general approximations.

via TWZ|
#aircraft-carriers#military#rimpac-2026