Weekly News Update: Jan 12, 2024

6 - 12 Jan 2024

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One of the major headlines this week involves Boeing, as it comes to light that 737 Max 9s were shipped with improperly tightened bolts, resulting in a harrowing in-flight incident. Meanwhile, the geopolitical landscape witnesses a shift as the United States and the United Kingdom launch air strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen, signaling a robust response to threats against commercial shipping. Or, as the kids say “FAFO” (F*** Around and Find Out). On the strategic front, the Pentagon unveils its inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy, aiming to fortify capabilities for economic mobilization against potential adversaries. In the realm of defense tech, innovation takes center stage, with the U.S. military seeking advancements in long-range sniper rifles and exploring cutting-edge mine-spotting drones. As we delve into regional dynamics and global defense industry updates, from the escalating conflict in Ukraine to developments in the Asia-Pacific region, the int…