Tag: army
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ISN Hosts 5th AGM & Annual Gathering, Welcomes Newly Elected Directors
[ad_1] Innovation Support Network (ISN) hubs recently concluded its highly anticipated 5th Annual Gathering, a hallmark event dedicated to showcasing innovation and collaboration within Nigeria’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Held from September 13 to 15, 2023, at the prestigious Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja, this year’s theme, “Unlocking Potential: Collaborating for Growth and Impact”, brought ... -
U.S. government shutdown could slow weapons transfers to Ukraine, Taiwan
[ad_1] A shutdown of the U.S. government could reduce arms transfers to Ukraine by stymieing the small workforces that approve arms transfers and arrange weapons’ contracts—even as Ukraine battles to liberate territory in its south. The State Department has not issued guidance yet for how it will handle a shutdown, but past shutdowns have meant ... -
Army recruiting: better than last year, still short of goal, officials say
[ad_1] LONDON—U.S. Army recruiting is adding about 20 percent more new soldiers than last year, the commander of the Army’s Recruiting Command said Friday, although it is still likely to fall short of its goal for the fiscal year. The Army is “doing a lot better,” said Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis at the DSEI arms ... -
CFA, Others bid Farewell to ISN Hubs Board After 4 Years of Trailblazing Pioneering Leadership
[ad_1] The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA was among the five pioneer members of the Board of Innovation Support Network, ISN Hubs at the 2023 annual ISN gathering. CFA, steps down as a member of the Board, after four years of laying the foundations ... -
How China could use generative AI to manipulate the globe on Taiwan
[ad_1] Chinese researchers are already investigating how to use generative AI tools—similar to ChatGPT—to manipulate audiences around the world and will likely use such tools to shape perceptions about Taiwan, according to researchers from RAND. “Given the [People’s Liberation Army] and the Chinese Communist Party’s prior intentions, their prior actions…we think is logically the next ... -
Uncertainty at the top blurs Marine Corps’ work on 2025 budget
[ad_1] The lack of a Senate-confirmed Marine Corps commandant is making it harder to draw up and defend the 2025 budget proposal, the service’s would-be leader said. “We’re very close to wrapping that up. But what I think the challenge is, again, when I cannot be somewhere to say that ‘The Marine Corps’ position is ... -
Maui relief efforts continue, with plans to begin debris removal in November
[ad_1] More than 670 troops and Defense Department civilians are still “actively engaged” in the response to the devastating wildfires in Maui—continuing the search for victims while also clearing hazardous materials from the impact zone and preparing to allow residents and business owners to return to Lahaina. “We’re working very closely with the county of ... -
Defense Business Brief: Congress’ to-do list; Tradeshow season; Record number of foreign deals approved; and a bit more.
[ad_1] The early morning traffic jam of commuters slowly making their way across the 14th Street Bridge was a not-so-welcome reminder of what I feel is one of Washington’s busiest weeks of the year. Now begins the four-week sprint to see if Congress can pass a spending measure to keep the government open past Sept. ...











