388: Israel Turns Attention Toward Houthis + US Authorizes $571 Million in Military Assistance to Taiwan + US Army Self-Propelled Howitzer (155mm) Modernization + More

For review:1. US Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen.2. US Navy F/A 18F Super Hornet Downed by friendly fire over the Red Sea. The Super Hornet, assigned to aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), was flying over the Red Sea when guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) fired upon it, according to the CENTCOM statement. The two pilots ejected safely, and were recovered. 3. Israel Turns Attention Toward Houthis.The Houthis have launched more than 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel in the past year. 4.  US Authorizes $571 Million in Military Assistance to Taiwan.The White House said in a brief statement that President Biden had authorized the drawdown "of up to $571.3 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiwan."5. USAF study supports manned-6th Generation fighter- potentially in support of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.6. US Army Self-Propelled Howitzer (155mm) Modernization.