Aventra Launches Alternative to Cruise Missiles
HERNDON, VA — Aventra, a defense technology startup developing low-cost glide and guidance systems for…
Aventra Launches Alternative to Cruise Missiles
HERNDON, VA — Aventra, a defense technology startup developing low-cost glide and guidance systems for ultra long-range precision strikes, announced its emergence from stealth mode with $3 million in seed funding led by Lavrock Ventures. Founded by former Army officers and defense tech entrepreneurs Michael Weigand, Brian Retherford, and Jessup Meng, the company’s modular guidance…
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Prime Subscription Charges
The Federal Trade Commission has secured a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon.com, Inc., as well as Senior Vice President Neil Lindsay and Vice President Jamil Ghani, to settle allegations that Amazon enrolled millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent, and knowingly made it difficult for consumers to cancel. Amazon will be required to…
Trump Changes Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order this month changing the Defense Department’s name to the Department of War as a secondary title. The order — the 200th signed by the president since taking office — authorizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DOD subordinate officials to use secondary titles like “Department of War,” “Secretary…
Gerald Ford Carrier Leads Allied Force in Arctic
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) led an allied maritime force with Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO Allies Norway, Germany and France to conduct routine operations in the High North region from Aug. 23-Sept. 8, 2025. The High North in the Arctic Ocean is a critical region for the U.S….
Georgetown Alumni Donate $20 Million to Student Housing
A $20 million bequest from Georgetown alumni William “Bill” G. Byrnes (B’72, L’81) and wife Lisa H. Byrnes (SLL’80) will support Georgetown University’s development of comfortable, dynamic, and accessible residences. In recognition of their transformative gift, Georgetown has named the west tower of the newest residential community on the Hilltop campus William Gerard and Lisa…
USS George Washington Carrier Group Arrives in Guam
APRA HARBOR, Guam – The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, August 17, while destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) visits Saipan. [Photo above: The USS George…
Cathay Pacific Orders 14 Boeing 777-9 Jets
Boeing and Cathay Pacific airlines announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world’s largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay…
DC Attorney General Sues Federal Government
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb [pictured] has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful attempt to take over the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The lawsuit targets the President’s August 11 Executive Order and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s August 14 order to Mayor Muriel Bowser invoking a never-before-used provision of the…
National Guard Troops Deployed in DC
On Aug. 11, President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and vowed to make streets there safe again. The National Guard is now playing a big part in that effort, assisting both federal and local law enforcement personnel in enforcing existing laws and taking violent criminals off the streets. FBI, Homeland…
Rheinmetall to Create New U.S. Hub in Merrifield
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA – German defense company Rheinmetall is investing in a new U.S. hub in Fairfax County as two of its U.S. subsidiaries will be occupying nearly 10,000 square feet at 2600 Park Tower Drive in Merrifield. This move places American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc., the U.S. corporate hub, and American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc., at the heart of the U.S….
