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Stephen Feinberg’s appointment as Deputy Secretary of Defense signals a shake-up at the Pentagon, bringing Wall Street muscle to the fight for military modernization—but whether his business-first approach meshes with the realities of national security remains to be seen.

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Retired General Donald C. Bolduc argues that removing General Milley’s portraits is a political act that undermines military respect and leadership recognition.

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Removing General Milley’s portraits sparks debate—revenge or respect? What does this mean for military honor and open leadership?

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Lockheed Martin’s $200M contract for a quantum navigation system promises precise, GPS-free navigation in contested environments.

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Trapped in a North Korean spa with a hazy memory and two beautiful North Korean women, Jurgis Polujanskas finds himself in a situation straight out of a spy thriller.

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Jurgis Polujanskas wakes up in a North Korean spa, half-naked and memory hazy, flanked by two silent beauties—now he just needs to escape before the authorities turn his wild night into an international incident.

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Fig. 1 The Colt Monitor, a BAR with a pistol grip, a thinner and cut-down 18-inch barrel, weighing 16 pounds. Equipped with a Cutts compensator and 20 rounds of .30-06 in a box magazine. It looks cool, but was not present at the ambush. The posse used a standard BAR borrowed from the Texas National Guard. Photo: IMDB.com

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Retired General Donald C. Bolduc discusses how economic instability and political dysfunction impact US national security and leadership.

The Bolduc Brief: The National Security Implications of Economic Stability – A Call for Responsible Governance

Economic turmoil, partisan gridlock, and threats to democracy—can US leaders rise above politics to safeguard national security?

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US Approves $200M Foreign Military Sale to Japan for Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Program

The US approves a $200M deal to support Japan’s HVGP program, boosting defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions.

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Trump Taps Former Special Operations Command Officer To Be Next Under Secretary of the Army

With a foot in both the world of special operations and cutting-edge defense tech, Michael Obadal’s nomination as Under Secretary of the Army signals a push toward modernization at a time when the force can’t afford to lag behind.

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Russia’s new Kalinka system takes aim at SpaceX’s Starlink, turning satellite signals into targets in the tech-driven battlefield.

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