Early Bird Brief
The most important military and defense stories of the day, delivered each weekday morning. Brought to you by Defense News and Military Times, the most trusted, nonpartisan sources for news about the military and defense worlds.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Today, U.S. airstrikes in Somalia saw an uptick over the year 2021. Podcast producer and editorial fellow Zamone Perez breaks down the importance of that uptick -- and the controversy it causes.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Today, a group of lawmakers discuss the national security concerns of not having a House speaker.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Today, a historic new parental leave policy for service members is now in effect.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Today, a breakdown of the number of veterans in the new session of Congress.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Today, the episode features a Defense News video conversation between reporters on what to expect in the year ahead for defense and national security.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Today, the Army is planning to field a new rifle and light machine gun combination in 2023 for some of its troops.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Today, North Korea announced further plans to bolster its missile capabilities.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Today, China sent military planes and ships to Taiwan ahead of the island extending its compulsory military service.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Today, we look back on some of the major stories of the year, from the war in Ukraine to increasing military capabilities.
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first visit out of the country to meet with President Joe Biden and address Congress.