Early Bird Brief

US announces stronger military partnership with Philippines

Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to the Philippines earlier this week to discuss increasing America’s military presence in the country.

An Air Force general predicts war with China

Today, an Air Force general is warning of a potential conflict with China by 2025.

Turkey tough on Sweden and Finland NATO membership

Today, Turkey continues to be a roadblock to Finland and Sweden's NATO ascension.

Largest joint exercise with Israel to date ends

Today, a joint exercise with Israel concluded as tensions in the region reach a new high.

What’s new in the Marine Corps in 2023

Today, Marine Corps Times editor Andrea Scott and reporter Irene Loewenson break down the latest and biggest stories revolving around the Marine Corps.

Veterans Affairs beats goal to help homeless vets

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs shared it exceeded its target to help more vets find permanent housing.

US weapons sales to other countries skyrocket

Today, foreign military sales of weapons to countries like Ukraine and Taiwan soared last fiscal year as the defense industry recovers from pandemic lows. 

US leans toward sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Today, the Biden administration could approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as Germany agrees to send its own to Kyiv. 

Supreme Court rejects changes to disability benefit rules for vets

Today, the nation’s highest court denied a push to award certain retroactive Veterans Affairs disability benefits to vets who missed deadlines.

Breaking up US and China’s chip relationship

Today, Defense News congressional reporter Bryant Harris breaks down US moves to stall China's ability to develop more advanced chips that go into virtually every piece of technology we use.