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New aviation tech changes Marine Corps’ mentality for future fight
Big platforms are not the Marine Corps' future.
By Todd South
Pentagon worried about mergers, especially among hypersonic weapons suppliers
The report from DoD’s acquisition and sustainment office, which says broadly that consolidation poses a national security risk, marks the strongest U.S. government objection to merger and acquisition activity since the defense secretary in 2015 discouraged deals among the largest prime contractors.
By Joe Gould
WATCH: A lethal new side of COVID, and a plan to close Parris Island? — The Briefing, 10.1.20
New data suggests military suicide numbers have taken alarming jump in the time of COVID-19. The Marines look at closing Parris Island as they move toward integrated training platoons. Military Times tags along in one of the last two B-29s still flying, and a story of Vietnam heroism that may be worthy of a Medal of Honor. All that and more on The Briefing for 10.1.20.
By Ben Murray
Day after Esper expressed support for Taiwan, island nation says China stepping up threats
China is sending military planes near Taiwan with increasing frequency.
By Aaron Mehta
Four Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again
“This is the second and third time this week that incursions into our air defense identification zones were met and escorted by NORAD fighters. We continue to see repeated Russian military aviation activity in the Arctic and we will defend the U.S. and Canada against these threats emanating from our northern approaches."
By Shawn Snow