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U.S. reviewing arms stockpiles; may increase military spending

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It’s a who’s who of world leaders, diplomats, and top military officials, as the Munich Security Conference is getting underway

This time around it is happening against a backdrop of Europe’s first war in decades, and much of the attention will be on Ukraine.

But all the NATO support for Kyiv has given many of these Western military a stark reminder of global security challenges.

And there are new fears on the eve of this conference about U.S. Arms stockpiles.

General Mark Milley, the most senior U.S. officer, has said the Pentagon is now reviewing its weapons stockpiles and may need to boost military spending after seeing how quickly ammunition has been used during the war in Ukraine.

For weeks, Ukrainian counterparts have been saying they’re appreciative of western donations — but they’re increasingly pleading for more, saying that the Russian firefight is causing them to burn through it.

U.S. military planners have taken stock and say the return of 20th Century ground warfare tactics in Europe is forcing them to reconsider assumptions made in recent decades that retooled capabilities for counter-terrorism and irregular combat.

But ammunition does not come cheap.

Any review may result in an increase of the U.S. military’s $817 billion annual budget.

Other NATO allies are also considering what they have in their arsenals.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured

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