Arete 7.19.25

Military / National Security

Unmanned & Unfinanceable? The Problems with Scaling America’s Autonomous Fleet, NOSI
Former PM Stepashin: West Will Rethink Russia After War Ends, Pravda Report
Japan’s Defense White Paper Sounds Alarm Over China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Activities, The Diplomat
Accelerate HACM Production Ramp, HASC Advises USAF, Defense Daily
International Views of China Turn Slightly More Positive, Pew Research Center
Vietnam’s US Tariff Deal: Strategic Lift or Supply Chain Liability?, The Diplomat
2. Who do people think is their country’s greatest threat?  Pew Research Center
U.S. Army Watercraft Repositions from Hawaii to Japan, NOSI
The Nearing Crisis of Demographics, Geopolitical Futures
Putin’s Troops ‘Poisoned by Laced Bottles of Water’, The US Sun
Getting the Marine Corps Out of the Chinese Finger Cuffs, AmSpec
Is Man or Machine the Greater Nuclear Danger?, RCD
Why Japan Might Be America’s Most Frustrated Ally, Foreign Policy
Army Set to Overhaul Length of Noncommissioned Officer Academies to Cut Costs military.com
India May Ditch Russian Oil if Trump Imposes Sanctions, Pravda Report
SOCOM Pursuing Autonomy, Open Architecture for Aircraft, Drones, Nat Def Mag
‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’ Al Jazeera
Tim Kennedy, Green Beret and Army Hype Man, Under Investigation for Lying About Combat Valor, military.com
A top Green Beret influencer says he exaggerated his war story. The US military is investigating, and vets see a deeper problem., Business Insider
Air Force rolls out age- and sex-neutral fitness test for EOD techs, T&P
Significance of the Targeted Nuclear Scientists in the 12-Day War, HSN

First Responder / Homeland Security / Wildland Fire

Trump’s Deportations Could Cost 6M Jobs: Report, HSN
Calif. firefighter/paramedic seriously injured after being attacked during medical call, Fire Rescue 1
Ex-Calif. cop convicted of posing as ATF agent to extort weed, money from drivers at traffic stops, Police1
Arizona calls for investigation into feds handling of Grand Canyon wildfire that triggered evacuations, destroyed historic lodge, Wildfire Today
Watch: Ariz. officers deliver pizza order after arresting Grubhub driver, Police1
The FBI’s Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out, Wired
A Gen Xer self-deported to Mexico after 36 years in the US for a safer, more affordable life: “I feel a sense of relief”, Business Insider
Trump Releases Nearly Half of the National Guard Troops in Los Angeles, NY Times
Can Sirens Help Save Lives in the Next Flood? Yes, but There’s More to It., Homeland Security Newswire
Map: Green Fire is now 3rd biggest in California this season, The Mercury News
Resident finds, returns lost rifle that fell out of L.A. County Sheriff’s Department cruiser, Police1
Secret Service ‘Sloped Roof’ Saga Takes New Turn, Real Clear Politics
Union: 93% of firefighters vote ‘no confidence’ in chief over Texas flood response, Fire Rescue 1
Coast Guard rescue crew awarded Distinguish Flying Crosses, Air Medals for actions in Texas, Task & Purpose
Texas Officials Say They Didn’t See the Flood Coming. Oral Histories Show Residents Have Long Warned of Risks., HSN
Parked Cars Are Now a Leading Source of Stolen Guns, New Report Finds, HSN
Off-duty Mass. officer shot in home by colleagues serving restraining order has LE license suspended, Police1
Feds charge 2 current, 1 former La. police chief in an alleged visa fraud scheme, Police1
Lightning strike kills man, injures 14 others at N.J. archery range, FR1
NEW STUDY: Time to Stop—Why Even the Most Disciplined Officers Can’t Stop Faster than Humanly Possible, Force Science
Are performance evaluations worth the effort?, APBM
Bill would make assaults on first responders a federal crime, FR1
6 N.J. firefighters injured during fire in abandoned buildings, FR1

Mountain / Outside

22-Year-Old Trail Runner Dies After Slipping on Snow-Covered Trail in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, SnowBrains
Expedition Denali: The High One, The Trek
Kayaker Spins Ultra Smooth Helicopter 360° Off Raging Waterfall, Unofficial Networks
The Ingenious Way Two Anglers Preserved A Record Trout To Get It Weighed, Wide Open Spaces
Utah’s Strange New Rule About Wildlife Management Areas Has Caused An Internet Debate, Wide Open Spaces
The Arrow Ballistics Study Results, Western Hunter
Opinion: No One Cares What Grade You Climb—And Neither Should You, Climbing
David Goettler On Climbing Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face, Explorers Web
The 2025 Men’s Health Outdoor Awards, Men’s Health
Telemark Isn’t Merely Worth a Try. Lose Yourself In It!, Powder
Airbnb Is Making A Major Chance To Cancellation Policies Which Is Good For Renters But Bad For Hosts, Wide Open Spaces
Looking for a Summer Ski Fix? Head to South America, NY Times
Dyneema’s New Fiber Composite Is Lighter, Stronger, and More Durable Than Ever, Gear Latest
Michigan Woman Dies During Colorado’s Hardrock 100 Ultramarathon, GearJunkie
The FreeRun Leash Makes Running with My Dog a Breeze, Outside
The Ski Area That Produce The Best Skiers, According To Over 500 Of Our Followers, UN
I Was Alone, Adrift at Sea, and Speared by a Sailfish. Then My Troubles Really Started, Outdoor Life
Extreme Sports Icon Dies in 200-Meter Fall in Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy, SnowBrains
Skip the Weekend Crowds in Squamish. Try This Nearby Bouldering Paradise Instead., Climbing

Nutrition / Fitness / Health

This Guy Attached 21 Chef’s Knives to a Slicing Robot Arm to Determine Which One Is Best, Gearjunkie
ALTRA X AND WANDER TIMP 5 BOA, Bless this Stuff
Is Benadryl Harmful?, NY Times
Mouth Taping at Night: Can This New Trend Help You Sleep, Breathe & Live Better?, Men’s Health
Do You Need a Box Spring for Your Modern-Day Mattress? (2025), Gear Latest
The Best Place for a Man To Get a Tattoo, According to a Dating Coach, Men’s Journal
How Exercise Fights Anxiety and Depression, NY Times
America’s Protein Obsession Is Transforming the Dairy Industry, NY Times
Thank You, Running, Outside
Josh Allen Details Strict Routine That Keeps Him NFL-Ready, Men’s Journal
The Modern (And Future!) State of Sunscreen, Men’s Health