👊 Mach Industries and Heven Drones Expand Defense Operations in California

In Today's Defense Brief:

⚓ U.S. Navy Begins Sustained Combat Operations Against Houthi Forces LINK

🪖 U.S. Army Readies Second Typhon Battery for Pacific Deployment LINK

📋 Trump Appoints Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, Michael Flynn to Military Boards LINK

👊 Mach Industries and Heven Drones Expand Defense Operations in California LINK

💥 U.S. Sinks Iranian Intel Ship While Israel Strikes Hamas LINK

Full Breakdown:

⚓ U.S. Navy Begins Sustained Combat Operations Against Houthi Forces LINK

• The U.S. Navy has launched continuous combat operations targeting Houthi forces in Yemen, escalating efforts to protect Red Sea shipping lanes. Strikes are aimed at neutralizing Houthi missile and drone infrastructure.

• The campaign involves the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, with F/A-18 Super Hornets and Tomahawk missiles used to eliminate launch sites.

• The decision comes after a rise in Houthi attacks on merchant vessels, with the U.S. aiming to restore maritime security and prevent further disruptions.

🪖 U.S. Army Readies Second Typhon Battery for Pacific Deployment LINK

• The U.S. Army is preparing its second Typhon missile battery, a long-range strike system designed to fire both SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles, for deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

• The Typhon system, part of the Multi-Domain Task Force, is capable of striking targets between 500 to 2,000 km, significantly extending the Army’s ability to counter regional threats.

• With China's growing military presence, the U.S. sees the system as a critical deterrent in the region, strengthening joint-force capabilities and interoperability with allied forces.

📋 Trump Appoints Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, Michael Flynn to Military Boards LINK

• President Donald Trump has appointed Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, and Michael Flynn to key military advisory boards, sparking bipartisan debate over politicization.

• Kirk, a conservative activist, and Flynn, a retired general and former Trump national security advisor, bring strong ideological ties to the appointments. Nauta, Trump’s former aide, was previously indicted for obstruction of justice.

• Critics argue the move shifts traditionally neutral boards toward partisan influence, while supporters say the appointments ensure alignment with Trump's national defense policies.

👊 Mach Industries and Heven Drones Expand Defense Operations in California LINK

• Mach Industries and Heven Drones are increasing defense production in California, focusing on autonomous drone technology and advanced propulsion systems.

• Mach Industries is developing hydrogen-powered drones for military applications, aiming to improve flight endurance and battlefield logistics.

• Heven Drones' expansion will support AI-driven autonomous drone operations, potentially providing next-gen solutions for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and battlefield resupply missions.

💥 U.S. Sinks Iranian Intel Ship While Israel Strikes Hamas LINK

• There are unconfirmed reports a U.S. Navy destroyer sank an Iranian intelligence vessel in the Red Sea, alleging the ship was conducting surveillance on U.S. and allied military activity. The incident raises concerns over escalating maritime tensions.

• The strike comes as Israel launched airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, citing intelligence that the group was planning further attacks.

• The coordinated U.S.-Israel operations highlight an increasingly synchronized approach to deterring threats in the region, though Iran has vowed retaliation.

🌏 Other Important News:

Defending America: The Next Steps in Homeland Missile Defense LINK

UK Space Command Trials "Buddy System" to Improve Induction LINK

Strategic Implications of North Korea's Nuclear Submarine Development LINK

The Pentagon's War on Wasted Dollars LINK

Army's BlueHalo FE-1: Low-Cost Surface-to-Air Missile LINK

U.S. Companies Are Helping China Win the AI Race LINK

A Sputnik Moment in Deep-Sea Mining LINK

Russian Glide Bombs Upgraded with Advanced Counter-Jamming System LINK

KBR Wins Contract to Support AFRL at AMOS Site in Hawaii LINK

MBDA CEO Sees 'Moment of Truth' in European Defense as Firm Sets Order Record LINK

Thanks for reading Today’s Defense Brief. If you haven't already, subscribe and share to stay up to date on the latest defense news.