267: No Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Yet: Negotiations Continue + Germany Provides Air Defense System to Ukraine + USMC Air Defense Modernization Efforts + USAF Creates Modernization Command + More

For review:1. US and Russian Forces co-located on same base in Niger, as US forces plan drawdown.2. US construction of Gaza temporary humanitarian pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the Shore capability (JLTOS), is 50% complete. Once fully operational, the pier will facilitate the delivery of roughly 150 truckloads of aid per day.3. No Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Yet. Negotiations continue. 4. Germany latest assistance package to Ukraine includes the Skynex Air Defense System- plus 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, medium-range missiles, a surveillance radar, and tank transporter tractors.5. USMC Air Defense & counter Drone Efforts:- Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC).- Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS).- Light MADIS.6. US Navy Sailors and Marines injured during amphibious training off Jacksonville, Florida coast.7. Settled F-35 lawsuit between Lockheed Martin and Subcontractor Howmet Aerospace involved titanium supply.  Case was formally dismissed on 02 April 2024. 8.  USAF Creates Modernization Command.