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Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• The INSIDER daily digest -- April 20, 2026 (insidedefense.com) — Several major Navy budget and ship decisions are being discussed right in National Harbor during this week’s Sea-Air-Space conference, from destroyer funding fights to the new F/A-XX fighter contract timeline. Local residents are hosting top military leaders as they outline plans for carriers, missile defense, and next-generation Army vehicles that will shape U.S. defense for years.
• F/A-XX fighter downselect coming in August: CNO (breakingdefense.com) — National Harbor is again the backdrop for major Navy news, as the service’s top admiral says a decision on who will build its next-generation F/A-XX fighter is expected in August. Speaking at the Sea-Air-Space conference, he outlined industrial base concerns, congressional support, and budget details that will shape this multibillion-dollar program’s future.
• The sights of Sea Air Space Day 1 (breakingdefense.com) — Sea Air Space 2026 is underway at National Harbor, bringing eye-catching military and maritime technology displays just across town. From robotic welding “dogs” to submarines and missiles, defense reporters are sharing photos and highlights so residents can glimpse what’s filling the convention floors this week.
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