2026-08-09

A Washington Post-obtained Pentagon memo shows the Pentagon has ordered U.S. defense firms to rapidly raise weapons production and deliveries, citing acute ammunition shortages tied to the war with Iran. The previously unreported memo says Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Fanberg told industry leaders to submit plans within 21 days to “significantly accelerate, adopt more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increase output of critical capabilities.” He added that multi-year R&D timelines “are una

A Washington Post-obtained Pentagon memo shows the Pentagon has ordered U.S. defense firms to rapidly raise weapons production and deliveries, citing acute ammunition shortages tied to the war with Iran. The previously unreported memo says Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Fanberg told industry leaders to submit plans within 21 days to “significantly accelerate, adopt more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increase output of critical capabilities.” He added that multi-year R&D timelines “are unacceptable. We must substantially speed program timelines and immediately expand capacity.” The directive comes as weapon shortfalls have become a point of tension between Trump and the Defense Department.

2026-08-09

A Ukrainian drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania on Saturday and exploded on Bulgarian territory, Bulgarian officials said. The device detonated about 1,000 metres from a compressor station on the cross‑Balkan gas pipeline, directly threatening critical energy infrastructure. Bulgaria’s defence ministry said wreckage points to a weapon type widely used by the Ukrainian military. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the explosive payload was substantial. Bulgaria summoned the Ukrainian ambass

A Ukrainian drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania on Saturday and exploded on Bulgarian territory, Bulgarian officials said. The device detonated about 1,000 metres from a compressor station on the cross‑Balkan gas pipeline, directly threatening critical energy infrastructure. Bulgaria’s defence ministry said wreckage points to a weapon type widely used by the Ukrainian military. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the explosive payload was substantial. Bulgaria summoned the Ukrainian ambassador and has scheduled a meeting for Monday; officials said the incident so far appears not to have been deliberate.

2026-08-09

Musk said integrating Starlink connectivity on long-haul flights will be a major productivity-enhancing change.

Musk said integrating Starlink connectivity on long-haul flights will be a major productivity-enhancing change.

2026-08-09

馬斯克：在長途航班中接入星鏈網絡，將成爲提升生產力的重大變革。

馬斯克：在長途航班中接入星鏈網絡，將成爲提升生產力的重大變革。

2026-08-09

Fars News Agency reported Bulgaria said a Ukrainian drone this morning attacked the Trans‑Balkan gas pipeline, which carries Russian gas to Europe via Turkey.

Fars News Agency reported Bulgaria said a Ukrainian drone this morning attacked the Trans‑Balkan gas pipeline, which carries Russian gas to Europe via Turkey.

2026-08-09

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據伊朗法爾斯通訊社：保加利亞方面聲稱，今天上午一架烏克蘭無人機向跨巴爾幹天然氣管道發動襲擊，該管道經由土耳其將俄羅斯天然氣輸送至歐洲。