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China biggest security challenge to US, but Russia is a potential nuclear threat

WASHINGTON — In a newly released defense strategy plan, the Biden administration says China remains the most dangerous security threat to the U.S. but that “for the first time,” Washington faces two possible nuclear conflicts with that country and Russia. The review released Thursday will guide the future size and…

Los Angeles Times

‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China

In report outlining threats, Pentagon describes China as the most ‘comprehensive and serious challenge’ to US security.

Al Jazeera

DOD strategy reports show rising nuclear tensions - Roll Call

Documents reveal growing U.S. military focus on adjusting policies, plans and programs to respond to Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.

Roll Call

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No indication Russian nuclear drills are 'cover activity'- Pentagon

The United States has not yet seen any indications that Russia's ongoing annual "Grom" exercises of its nuclear forces may be a cover for a real deployment, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday.

Reuters

Pentagon: Despite Russia's war, China still top threat to US

A new U.S. defense strategy says China remains the greatest security challenge for the United States despite Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin watches Russian nuclear test after preparing for 'enemy attack'

The defence ministry in Moscow claimed the exercises were being undertaken to prepare for a possible enemy attack on Russia as the country's military tested their nuclear weapons

Daily Mirror

US says Russia notifies it of annual nuclear drills

The Biden administration says Russia has given notice that it intends to stage routine drills of its nuclear capabilities amid heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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The Loop: Medibank reveals full extent of cyber attack, Kanye West no longer a billionaire after Adidas deal scrapped

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

Russia notifies U.S. it will carry out expected nuclear drills

Russia has notified the United States about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces, the U.S. government said on Tuesday, a move that Washington said lowers the risk of miscalculation at a time of "reckless" Russian nuclear rhetoric.

Reuters

How Elon Musk became a powerful player in geopolitics

Private space companies are meeting — and often exceeding — the capabilities of governments.

Axios

What's the US military doing in Africa?

“Keep your eye on Africa," journalist warns

Salon

Pentagon chief tells Russia's Shoigu he rejects any Russian pretext for escalation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a phone call on Sunday that he "rejected any pretext for Russian escalation" in Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

Reuters

Weapons shortages could mean hard calls for Ukraine's allies

Weapons stockpile shortages across Europe could force hard choices as Ukraine’s allies balance their own needs at home with the needs of Ukraine in its fight against Russia

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches 36 rockets in ‘massive attack’; power outages in central and western Ukraine after shelling – as it happened

Ukrainian president says most missiles fired overnight were shot down; over 1 million people without electricity after attacks on power stations

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 241 of the invasion

36 rockets launched in a ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine, says Zelenskiy; Russia targets energy facilities in western Ukraine

Tribune News Service

New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war

WASHINGTON — A day-old Pentagon policy on female servicemembers’ access to reproductive health services is already triggering election-year sniping among lawmakers and figures to loom large in forthcoming legislation.

Al Jazeera

‘Much softer’: Is Russia eyeing a way out of the Ukraine war?

The war’s sharp turn raises questions about whether the US and Moscow should engage in negotiations to avoid escalation.

Reuters

Pentagon declines to offer details on U.S.-Russia defense call

The Pentagon on Friday declined to offer specifics about the first call since May between U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart beyond saying that Austin emphasized a need for lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine.

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New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war - Roll Call

Guidance to ensure abortion access for servicemembers comes as midterms loom and annual defense bill awaits lawmakers in Congress.

Reuters

U.S., Russian defense chiefs speak amid Ukraine war -Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, and emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Pentagon.

The Times of India

US mulls security reviews for Elon Musk deals, including Twitter buy

WASHINGTON: Biden administration officials are discussing whether the US should subject some of Elon Musk’s ventures to national security reviews, including the deal for Twitter Inc and SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, according to people familiar with the matter.

Al Jazeera

US military will provide assistance for members seeking abortions

Military says it will cover travel expenses for service members in states with abortion bans, among other support.

WEKU

The Pentagon will pay for service members to travel for abortions

The new policy and others come from a new memo from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin aimed at addressing concerns of service members about abortion access after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Reuters

U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of SM-6 missiles to Japan, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $450 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Pentagon to provide funds, help for troops seeking abortions

The Pentagon will provide travel funds and support for troops and their dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal

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