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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 8h

Cool thanks man

Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 13h

Oh cool. New one for me. So at its simplest for a pitcher - lower air percentage, lower chance of giving up homers?

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 14h

For the dummies - "air pull" meaning pull percentage on fly balls, aka a bad thing with the Monster? Haven't seen that term before.

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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 1d

Funding for SDA’s next missile tracking contracts diverted to troop payments: Sources
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/funding-for-sdas-next-missile-tracking-contracts-diverted-to-troop-payments-sources/

Funding for SDA’s next missile tracking contracts diverted to troop payments: Sources

"When the funding will be authorized, given the shutdown and all the fun there, is a question mark," one industry source told Breaking Defense.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 4d

Hegseth is announcing that he's killing JCIDS today as if it's a big move, but that was announced back in August. breakingdefense.com/2025/08/pent...

Pentagon terminating JCIDS process as part of larger acquisition reform: Memo - Breaking Defense

“So, the way I read the memo is great, we can go a lot faster now but the big question that remains is, ‘Are we moving faster in the right direction?’” a service official said.

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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 4d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to unveil major changes to how the US military buys weapons and vehicles. Here's what you need to know ahead of his speech to industry this afternoon. https://ow.ly/HAg350XosoM

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 5d

Right on. One of those things I always read and go "how the heck does he even know who this guy is..." to. Thanks.

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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 5d

An inside look at the Hill during a historic government shutdown breakingdefense.com/2025/11/an-i...

An inside look at the Hill during a historic government shutdown - Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense's Daniel Woolfolk goes inside an eerily quiet Capitol building as the shutdown drags on.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 5d

A question I've been meaning to ask: how do you keep track of all the MA-born guys spread throughout the minors? Always seem to have one at hand to throw out there.

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Velodus 🦃🍂 @velodus.bsky.social · 7d

A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.

A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.

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Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · 6d

The Pentagon press corps has taught me so much in my career. @sirenspod.bsky.social extended our chat with @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore what makes it different, what DOD owes Americans in terms of transparency and access, and where we go from here. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Sirens: A Bombshell production

News Commentary Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Sch...

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 6d

You're probably right and I'm probably overthinking. I do think if we see something out of whack with that, it's a real big red warning sign that the owners think they might actually get a cap this time.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 6d

Evergreen tweet.

Gerry Doyle @mgerrydoyle.bsky.social · 6d

a shocking amount of "I was wrong. Here's why that makes me right" commentary today

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 6d

Biggest question mark to me, which no one can really predict with these, is the lockout effect. Will teams try to do a bunch of one year large AAV deals? Will players prioritize more years over money because of lockout fears? Will every contract have a 2028 opt out?

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not an art thief @famousartthief.bsky.social · 7d

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Leon English @leonenglish.bsky.social · 7d

who won virginia

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Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 8d

How the ‘heartbreaking’ lack of a confirmed leader is impacting CYBERCOM and NSA
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/how-the-heartbreaking-lack-of-a-confirmed-leader-is-impacting-cybercom-and-nsa/

How the ‘heartbreaking’ lack of a confirmed leader is impacting CYBERCOM and NSA

"It's indefensible and it shows just a total disregard by the administration and the secretary of defense for this mission area,” Rep. Don Bacon, R-NE, told Breaking Defense.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 11d

Don't underestimate the chance to do stand-off strikes from planes that are way safely away from whatever basic air defenses they have. If Navy is involved USAF will want in to.

Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 12d

(I know Deadpool is very much An Annoying Thing now but that original Kelly run was an astounding blend of humor and genuine, very human emotions. Some of the funniest bits I've ever read in comics, some truly horrifying and moving stuff as well.)

Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 12d

This is a very deep cut but: If its on Marvel Unlimited, go check out Deadpool Vol. 1 (the original Joe Kelly series) issue 20, which is an all-time Batroc comic.

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Valerie Insinna @valerieinsinna.bsky.social · 12d

So happy to talk with the phenomenal @sirenspod.bsky.social about something near and dear to my heart: the Pentagon press corps.

Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 12d

NEW episode with the spectacular @valerieinsinna.bsky.social to explore Pentagon Press Corps dynamics; plus, shutdown impacts, waking up to a totally new world in SOUTHCOM, and, what protest costume calls to you? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Shutdown, Southcom, and Pentagon Press

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/30/2025 · 1h 3m

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 13d

Memories: After Finmeccanica rebranded as Leonardo, they had a giant Vitruvian Man on the side of their building at Farnborough. Except the way it was printed, his manhood was eye level with attendees right as they walked in.

Next day someone had moved a bunch of plants to cover it.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 13d

Crazy level of stability at the CEO spot for DRS: One ceo from 1994-2012, then Lynn from 2012-2025. Baylouny, who takes over on Jan 1, has been with DRS for 35 years and COO since 2018.

Breaking Defense @breakingdefense.com · 13d

Bill Lynn retiring as CEO of Leonardo DRS, John Baylouny to succeed
https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/bill-lynn-retiring-as-ceo-of-leonardo-drs-john-baylouny-to-succeed/

Bill Lynn retiring as CEO of Leonardo DRS, John Baylouny to succeed

The transition, as well as the election of Fran Townsend as the chair of the board, will happen on Jan. 1, according to a statement.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 14d

Need a laugh? We did a Halloween-themed Break Out episode this week. There are costumes. I did a whole voice. It's fun. breakingdefense.com/2025/10/zomb...

Zombie planes and other Pentagon ghost stories

Trick or treat? The Breaking Defense team talks about something truly scary — which Pentagon programs have been killed this year.

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 14d

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Aaron Mehta @aaronmehta.bsky.social · 18d

Sometimes a reporter has a moment arrive that is so squarely in their wheelhouse they have to swing. And Geoff, unsurprisingly, doesn't miss.

Geoff Brumfiel @gbrumfiel.bsky.social · 18d

A House of Dynamite is a gripping nuclear thriller... that makes no sense?

Here, finally, is my piece about what experts have to say about the movie (short 🧵 and then I'll do another 🧵 on what I think about it)....

www.npr.org/2025/10/24/n...

Here's what experts say 'A House of Dynamite' gets wrong (and right) about nuclear war

Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true.

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