Daniel Y. Chiu
@dycinwdc.bsky.social
Vice President & Director of Research, Joint Advanced Warfighting Division at IDA.org & former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy #OSD44 at www.Defense.gov “si vis pacem, studium bellum” "we're all in it together" - H. Tuttle F/L/P/RP≠E
DoD building AI tools to predict, mitigate risks to sustainment supply chain
DoD building AI tools to predict, mitigate risks to sustainment supply chain
Between now and March, several large DoD components are testing prototypes for the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool.
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Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters, in one of th...
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The world is on the verge of another bout of food inflation as wars in Iran and Ukraine along with El Nino create a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields, the chief economist of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said reut.rs/3RTEuRA
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warns
The world is on the verge of another bout of food inflation as wars in Iran and Ukraine along with El Nino create a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields, the chief economist of the Un...
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I’m in Omaha for STRATCOM’s deterrence symposium. Looking forward to learning more about how nuke posture is evolving in the growing strategic competition. Background: www.stratcomds.com/2026/agenda
Trump’s decision to keep National Guard troops deployed in D.C. through his second term is expected to cost another $1.4B.
Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment to Cost Another $1.4B: Crime Update
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The Trump administration is drafting a new nukes strategy which emphasises the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons in a regional conflict with China or Russia.
Pentagon drafting a new U.S. nuclear strategy in case of regional war with China or Russia, sources say
The classified strategy informs nuclear options for the commander in chief during crises.
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"Commanders [must] maintain a log of personnel requiring facial hair treatment plans... Must forward a Facial Hair Accommodation Accountability Report in Excel monthly... Those approved for accommodation must carry the signed paperwork on their persons..." www.militarytimes.com/news/your-na...
Navy orders commands to submit monthly facial hair waiver accountability reports
The Navy has instructed commands that issue sailors shaving waivers to produce facial hair accountability reports "by the 15th of each month."
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One soldier's concerns about soldiers’ survival in the drone-dominated combat of the future initially led him to start tinkering with electronics he bought online. Now, he's putting the finishing touches on a drone detector that soldiers can wear like protective gear. Learn more:
US soldier in Germany invents wearable drone detector to protect front-line troops
Army Sgt. Ryan Minton is putting the finishing touches on a drone detector that soldiers can wear like protective gear.
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U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
U.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its war with Iran, people familiar with the data told Reuters.
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SpaceX shares are down by half from their June peak as investors worry Musk may have oversold them on its future prospects.
Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call as a public company
SpaceX shares are down by half from their June peak as investors worry Musk may have oversold them on its future prospects.
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Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints trib.al/oQU93m2
Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints
Soldiers can no longer make anonymous reports of discrimination, and commanders can more easily dismiss complaints they disagree with.
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After specialist contacts congressman, Army admits soldiers got ‘sub-optimal’ food trib.al/R27Sn7b
After specialist contacts congressman, Army admits soldiers got 'sub-optimal' food
An enlisted soldier contacted a member of Congress about meal issues for soldiers at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California.
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B-52 modernization effort sees delays, rising costs, watchdog finds trib.al/g3PLjJl
B-52 modernization effort sees delays, rising costs, watchdog finds
A new Government Accountability Office report found “performance challenges” in the program to keep the aging bomber in service through 2050.
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Europe wants ITAR-free weapons. US firms are trying to adjust. https://breakingdefense.com/2026/08/europe-wants-itar-free-weapons-us-firms-are-trying-to-adjust/
Europe wants ITAR-free weapons. US firms are trying to adjust.
Skepticism surrounding US-European relations has led to a serious push on the continent to move away from buying weapons that are subject to US arms traffic regulations.
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Nearly one year after the National Guard's "Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful" mission began under President Donald Trump, leaders shared that about 9,700 troops from across the country have served in the nation's capital since. READ MORE
About 4,600 National Guard troops remain stationed in DC as mission nears 1-year mark
Officials said about 4,600 troops are currently stationed in the District.
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Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iran claims about talks diverge
Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iran claims about talks diverge
A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and Iran made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks.
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We have interviewed experts and analysed data to build a “Hormuz dependency dashboard” showing Iran’s leverage over its adversaries. It points to three conclusions
How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz?
Longer than the world hopes, according to our Hormuz dependency dashboard
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The timing of the Air Force's plan to upgrade the engines of its B-52 bombers could lead to higher costs and project delays, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
Timing of B-52 engine upgrades may lead to higher costs and delays, GAO says
The Air Force’s B-52 modernization effort will likely continue to face significant challenges.
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The Pentagon announced agreements on Monday to sharply expand production of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors as part of an effort to replenish air defense stockpiles strained by the war against Iran. From Stars and Stripes' Lara Korte:
Pentagon expands Patriot, THAAD production amid shortage concerns
The Defense Department announced agreements to sharply expand production for two key missile interceptors.
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Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain reut.rs/4w5XzOA
Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
Oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday, after plunging in the previous session, on concerns Middle Eastern supply remains at risk as a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war that has disrupted shipments still seems unlikely.
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"Every power that suspends its rules to defeat an enemy risks teaching its institutions that the law is optional whenever officials can find the right label for the person beneath their control," writes @jamilsmith.bsky.social.
Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when a leader’s violations are rewarded | Jamil Smith
The Greeks learn at Troy that breaking the rules works, then carry the lesson home. Nolan’s film shows how an exception becomes a habit of power
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The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas. https://cnn.it/4xcYdul
Federal funding would be extended through Dec. 11 under a bipartisan Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution for fiscal 2027.
BGOV Bill Analysis: Fiscal 2027 Stopgap Funding to Dec. 11
Federal funding would be extended through Dec. 11 under a bipartisan Senate amendment to H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution for fiscal 2027.
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🌍 Iran denied any negotiations were taking place with the United States after President Donald Trump said new talks would begin Monday in an effort to end their war, now in its sixth month. ➡️ u.afp.com/SHJj
Cuba's energy grid collapsed late Sunday, the state-owned electricity utility announced on social media, plunging the Caribbean country into yet another nationwide blackout. https://cnn.it/44YJaIV
Users of a new Google Earth A.I. tool quickly learned that there were no safeguards to prevent content that could be harmful. After concerns about disinformation, Google quickly pulled the tool back and said it would work on installing safeguards, a signal that the feature would return.
For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery
A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.
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Via NYT: The scope of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has grown to include at least seven states and may be far wider, officials and experts warned, as the authorities raced to safeguard the nation’s water supply against an assault that increasingly appeared to be the work of Iran.
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
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🚨BREAKING: Iran’s state-run IRNA has published a photo claiming to show a tanker engulfed in flames near Khasab, Oman. The reported location closely matches an earlier UKMTO advisory after a tanker reported hearing an explosion nearby.
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists. n.pr/4x8f29K
Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.
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An alert from the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency warned that “malicious cyber actors” have been remotely tampering with water systems after at least seven states reported cyberattacks that interrupted their operations this week.
Several states report cyberattacks as spy agencies suspect Iran is targeting water
An alert from the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency warned that “malicious cyber actors” have been remotely tampering with water systems.
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