WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 325th SFS demonstrates kinetic C-sUAS capabilities to AFIMSC leadership * TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The 325th Security Forces Squadron showcased its kinetic base defense capabilities to Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman, commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, June 3, as part of an ongoing initiative to counter the evolving threat of small, unmanned aircraft systems.  Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During the demonstration, the s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities - The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. national security, support our nation's long-term strat more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science * From left: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Cultural Attache Madelyn Mahon, U.S. Embassy Belgrade Charge d'Affaires Alexander Titolo, INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, and APSU INSMS Assistant Professor Dr. Rudy B. Baker. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University (APSU) has formalized a significant new international partnership  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft. Meanwhile, there's been no shortage of aides who seek to simply flatter their bosses to curry favor, rise in the ranks or bask in t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Champions Wins For Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA includes a number of provisions championed by Blumenthal to promote our nation's safety and securit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by President and CEO Alina Polyakova: * * * The Future of War is Here For the first time in decades, political will and financial capital on both sides of the Atlantic are pointing in the same direction. - Wars in Ukraine and Iran have unleashed a new gold rush in global defense spending. And, as Ukraine's President Zelensky travels the world to showcase Ukraine's defense innovation in drones, many countries from the Middle East more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by Evgeny Roshchin, head of the Democratic Resilience Program: * * * Putin and Xi - Friends But Not Equals Coordination of the relationship between China and Russia has grown, but it lacks balance and clear boundaries. - It can sometimes feel that the Beijing-Moscow relationship is like Churchill's description of Russia -- a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Thus, Putin's May visit to Beijing produced many documents more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by editorial intern Sofia Slonovska: * * * West Needs 'Escalation Ladder' for Putin's Shadow War NATO's fragmented responses to Russia's "accidental" border incursions are enabling Moscow's shadow war. - On the night of May 29, two Russian drones crossed into Romanian airspace, flew roughly 18km (11 miles) into NATO territory, and struck a residential building in the city of Galati. Two people were injured, and a large fire swep more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation that would empower the U.S. Army to establish standards for technologies to counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones: "The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed a vulnerability in America's military readiness and our supply chain, and that is technologies that can detect and neutralize enemy drones," said Sen. Corny more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program: * * * The Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup Major events present a vastly expanded attack surface--but also tend to act as a mirror, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the moment. The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes the usual complexity of a major event and multiplies it on three fronts: First, it takes place across three int more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * Deputy Secretary General visits Greece and previews next month's NATO Summit * On Thursday (11 June 2026), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Athens to participate in the Oikonomikos Tachydromos (OT) Forum. In a moderated discussion, Ms Shekerinska set out the priorities for the NATO Summit held in Ankara next month. The Deputy Secretary General said the meeting of Allied Heads of State and Government will focus on delivering increased defence inves more PR

ROME, Italy, June 12 -- Leonardo Global Solutions issued the following news release: * * * EDF 2025: LEONARDO LEADS IN SPACE AND MULTI-DOMAIN TECHNOLOGIES Leonardo strengthens its positioning in the European defence landscape with significant results under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2025, confirming a growth trajectory aligned with the strategic guidelines of its Industrial Plan, particularly its focus on technologies enabling multi - domain operations. The results achieved were particularly significant: out of 18 proposals submitted,  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 -- The European Investment Bank posted the following news release: * * * EIB Group approves EUR7.9 billion in financing to boost innovation, sustainability and global partnerships * * EIB and EIF Boards authorise EUR7.9 billion in new financing for innovation, water, clean energy and transport. * Approved operations include EUR3 billion for projects to advance Europe's technological leadership, from AI and deep tech to digital connectivity and life science. * Global projects in Ukraine and Cote d'Ivoire end more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Former CIA supply chain director describes of new paradigms in logistics support * The era of permissive environments for military and intelligence logistics is ending, and a new era of complex, multi-modal supply chains demands improved risk management and better communication, a former CIA supply chain director told Defense Logistics Agency employees. Clinton West, former CIA director of supply chain risk management, addressed the DLA workforce during a more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Glauber installed as inaugural Miriam Barr Librarian for Jewish and Near Eastern Studies * Samuel Glauber has been installed as the Miriam Barr Librarian for Jewish and Near Eastern Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. A ceremony took place May 4 in Ridgley Hall's Holmes Lounge. A scholar of modern Jewish history specializing in East European Jewry and its diaspora communities, Glauber's work has appeared in numerous journals. He  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cramer Publishes Op-Ed Calling for Permitting Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - For too long, the debate over permitting reform has been confined to the wonky world of Washington insiders -endless discussions about transmission lines, pipelines, lawsuits, and administrative procedures. Policymakers fixate on the bark while missing the trees, let alone the forest. The stakes are far higher than connecting a natural gas plant, wind farm or data more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Baltic States' Defense and Rein in Russia * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-09), and House Baltic Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), introduced the Facilitating Operational Readines more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48980) entitled "Noncompetitive Federal Contract Awards: Other than Full and Open Competition" by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst and David H. Carpenter, legislative attorney. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In the context of federal procurement, Congress has long been interested in the view that increased competition among potential vendors could result in (1) lower prices, (2) higher quality goods a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern * A new foreign policy poll released today by Independent Women finds broad bipartisan concern about Russia's actions against U.S. interests and strong support for policies that project American strength and deter adversaries.  The Independent Women Russia Survey, conducted by Wick Insights among 1,000 registered voters nationwide, rev more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * Secretary General praises Norway's leadership in NATO and support for Ukraine * NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store in Brussels on Thursday (11 June 2026) to discuss final preparations for the Ankara Summit. The Secretary General praised Norway's significant role in strengthening Allied security, including through participation in air policing, contributions to NATO's Forward Land Forces, and leadership in hosting major NATO exe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * Blumenthal Champions Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill Blumenthal secures more than $67.8 billion in defense programs supporting CT manufacturers - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorizatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Secures Key National Security and New Hampshire Wins in Annual Defense Bill * **A top member of U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities and policies that address America's top security challenges** **Shaheen supported several key oversight measures to ensure the Administration better consults with Congress, as well as an amendment that would have lowered more PR