Early Bird Brief

Mar 29 2024 173
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The most important military and defense stories of the day, delivered each weekday morning. Brought to you by Defense News and Military Times, the most trusted, nonpartisan sources for news about the military and defense worlds.

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Senior military leader calms fears over aid operation off Gaza coast

Mar 29 2024 8 mins  
Some Republican lawmakers, though, remain skeptical.

Russia, Iran military partnership rears its head with drones in Ukraine

Mar 28 2024 8 mins  
The assessment comes from a U.S. Central Command report.

Coast Guard conducts search and research mission after Baltimore bridge collapse

Mar 27 2024 11 mins  
The Associated Press reported that six construction workers are presumed dead from the accident.

House China Committee gets new leader as Gallagher exits

Mar 26 2024 11 mins  
Gallagher's previous efforts included legislation over the social media site TikTok -- and efforts to force the company to become American-owned for national security reasons.

Marine wargames offer a look at the future — and fuel dissent

Mar 25 2024 11 mins  
Marine Corps reporter Irene Loewenson breaks down how wargames are fueling strategic choices in the service.

March Madness…of defense spending

Mar 22 2024 13 mins  
Congress released the nearly six-month late defense budget yesterday.

North Korea drone tech may present challenge in Asia

Mar 21 2024 8 mins  
Adm. John Aquilino testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.

In effort to deter China, US military wishlist triples in size

Mar 20 2024 11 mins  
The wishlist comes as China’s actions grow more aggressive in the region.

One key senator eyes troop pay raises, increased funds for military housing

Mar 19 2024 10 mins  
Sen. Reed leads the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces scrutiny both for being too large and falling short

Mar 18 2024 17 mins  
That figure is drawing criticism both for being too large and for falling short.