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House panel mandates Pentagon explanations for officer firings

By 

Svetlana Shkolnikova

Stars and Stripes • June 4, 2026

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Rep. Patrick Ryan, D-N.Y., a former Army intelligence officer, listens to a debate during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Washington. Ryan introduced a provision to the NDAA mandating that the secretary of defense would have five days to explain to Congress why a senior military officer was removed from their position. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)

WASHINGTON — The secretary of defense would have five days to explain to Congress why a senior military officer was removed from their position under a provision adopted by the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

The requirement was unanimously added by the panel as it debated the annual National Defense Authorization Act and comes after the controversial firing of several top officers, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George in April.

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Air Force vice chief: Demand for new airplanes ‘outstripping’ production

(Air & Space Forces Magazine) The Air Force is seeking to buy around 108 new aircraft in fiscal 2027—though really, officials wish they could get more. Read More

The US needs drones, not Trump-class battleships, Democrats argue

(Military Times) House Democrats expressed frustration with the U.S. military for seeking funding for a $17 billion battleship instead of investing more in cheaper autonomous weapons systems as warfare continues to change rapidly. Read More ----oooo00O00oooo----

TASK & PURPOSE 06.05.2026

Army’s plan for military death row  executions is named ‘Operation  Resolute Justice’ If an execution order is signed by the president, military death row inmates would be transported to Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute in Indiana. READ NOW

Aviation24.be med nyheter

 

Aviation24.be In the 06/05/2026 edition: Six injured after Eurowings A320 encounters wake turbulence from Emirates A380 Copenhagen Airport sets new May passenger record with 3.1 million travellers FAA investigates incident involving JetBlue flight near Fort Lauderdale European Cargo enters administration, 178 jobs lost Ryanair May traffic grows 6% to 20.7 million passengers Iberia launches direct Madrid–Monterrey service, expanding Mexico network Wizz Air accuses Serbia of trying to force closure of Belgrade base Brussels Airport breaks ground on sustainable logistics hub to support cargo growth Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 “Herne” suffers nose gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, crew members injured, Los Angeles flight cancelled

Droner

 

Ukraine Releases Data on Russia’s New Geran-4 Jet Drone By The Editor on Jun 05, 2026 06:45 am Russia has started combat use of a new jet-powered Geran-4 strike drone capable of speeds up to 500 kilometers per hour (311 miles per hour). The UAV uses Chinese-made turbojet engines alongside foreign electronic components In a recent statement the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (HUR) said Moscow introduced the unmanned […] Read in browser » Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Conducts Multicommand Counter-UAS Qualification By The Editor on Jun 05, 2026 06:40 am Airmen assigned to the 90th Missile Wing joined personnel assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Strategic Command and the Air National Guard for a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification conducted in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyoming, May 14-15, 2026. […] Read in browser » New DroneLight from Esh-Tech Delivers Hard-Kill Laser Defence By The Editor on Jun 05, 2026 06:30 am As the threat of hostile drones continues to grow on the modern battlefield, Esh-Tech has announced the launch of DroneLight, a game-changing pulsed-laser hard-kill system that provides ground forces with rapid, affordable, and mobile counter-drone protection. DroneLight is designed to address a wide range of aerial threats, including explosive-laden drones, which have become one of the most […] Read in browser » MoonFall By The Editor on Jun 05, 2026 06:25 am NASA’s MoonFall mission will blaze a path for future science and human exploration of the Moon by sending four JPL-built propulsive drones to survey the lunar surface at potential Artemis landing sites in unprecedented detail. MoonFall will help establish a sustained U.S. presence in the lunar South Pole region. MoonFall is part of the initial […] Read in browser » Convair F-106 Delta Dart – the Most Incredible Interceptor Ever By The Editor on Jun 05, 2026 06:00 am An American interceptor just landed itself in the middle of a frozen field. In February 1970, an F-106 Delta Dart entered an uncontrollable spin high above Montana during a mock dogfight. As the aircraft spiraled violently toward the ground, First Lieutenant Gary Foust exhausted every recovery option before ejecting from the cockpit at the last […] Read in browser » Recent Articles:Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First-Ever Sanctum C-UAS Launch from Containerized Launcher Hermeus Achieves its First Unmanned Supersonic Flight FAA Establishes ‘No Drone Zones’ for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps Czech-Ukrainian firm wins US Army Contract for ISR Drones Integrator VTOL Proves Long-Range, Multi-INT Performance and Battle Management Systems Integration

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Low Radar Cross Section Of MQ-28 Ghost Bat Validated, Boeing Says
Boeing said on June 1 that it has validated the low Radar Cross Section (RCS) of the company’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone. “The MQ-28’s RCS reduces the range that enemy…...Read More »

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 TASK & PURPOSE

What is China’s government saying  about the F-47? Observers in China think America’s sixth-generation fighter could either be a costly boondoggle or a cutting-edge threat. READ NOW

Ukraina

 

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/2hejejrp

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In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine

(The Guardian) Legislation would also sanction key segments of Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders Read More

Arktis

 

FUTURE DRONE OPERATORS: Teaching of school children in Murmansk.

Photo: GTRK Murman

Russia launches ambitious drone cluster across northern regions

A new scientific and industrial cluster dedicated to the development, testing and production of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is set to be established in north-west Russia. The agreement was signed during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Sjekk https://tinyurl.com/3fkxxmfh

The Yasen-M class submarine Arkhangelsk sailed out from her homeport in Zapadnaya Litsa to launch the Oniks cruise missile in the Barents Sea.

Screenshot from film by the Northern Fleet

Arkhangelsk launches anti-ship missile in the Barents Sea

The Northern Fleet's newest Yasen-M class submarine has launched an Oniks anti-ship missile in maritime border waters between Norway and Russia.

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ADS-B

 

Survey Points To ADS-B In Readiness Gap

Airline leaders report confidence on potential mandate, but survey shows uneven understanding of the technology.

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