US News
- The Pentagon is planning an expensive upgrade to its problem-plagued Zumwalt-class destroyers. The Department of Defense is preparing to equip the USS Zumwalt with hypersonic missile launchers. The Institute
- Cristopher Pohlhaus, a former Marine and prominent Neo-Nazi – has purchased land in Maine to train soldiers to fight for Ukraine. He sees the war against Russia as a unique chance to fight alongside the Azov Battalion and defend a nearly “all-white nation.” The Institute
Russia
- The Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday that it shot down two drones overnight that were headed toward Moscow as there’s been a significant uptick in Ukrainian attacks on the capital city. AWC
- Polish officials said Wednesday that Warsaw will send an additional 2,000 troops to reinforce its border with Belarus as tensions between the two neighbors continue to rise. AWC
China
- The US is considering using Australia as a missile testing ground as part of the AUKUS military pact, AFP reported on Wednesday. AWC
- President Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order banning American investments in certain technologies in China, marking a significant escalation in the economic war against Beijing. AWC
Israel
- Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has called for the US to provide Saudi Arabia with defense commitments as Israel is vying for a normalization deal with Riyadh. AWC
Niger
- Niger’s ruling Junta on Wednesday accused France of violating Niger’s airspace and freeing “terrorists” as tensions continue to rise in West Africa after the ousting of Nigerien President Mahamoud Bazoum. AWC
