Military

• [New] The U.S. military has performed several hypersonic weapons test launches in recent years to match potential threats from other hypersonic programs under development by China and Russia. Space
• [New] The presence of a US submarine and other military operations pose a threat to regional security in the South China Sea. Manila Standard
• [New] Increasing production of clean energy in the U.S. will produce more new jobs than will increasing fossil fuel production, while about one in three (35%) think the opposite. wp-content
• [New] In the US, 70.7% of eligible workers are open to the idea of a new job - with 37.3% passively open to new opportunities. Undercover Recruiter
• [New] Big Tech beats back restrictions that could curtail its overseas operations, arguing that the loss of market opportunities will harm innovation and, ultimately, governments' ability to create jobs and meet global challenges. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] The Maine vaccine requirement that was put in place by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills requires hospital and nursing home workers to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs. ABC News
• [New] Kick-starting Britain's new heat pump industry is expected to protect and create tens of thousands of new jobs in research and development, production, supply chain and installation over the next decade. Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism
• [New] China and Russia displayed a stronger joint combat capability and a higher level of military cooperation, which is a warning to the US and its allies. Global Times
• [New] In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, looking for new opportunities, better pay or flexible working conditions. PR Daily
• [New] Today's plan will not only unlock billions of pounds of investment to boost the UK's competitive advantage in green technologies, but will create thousands of jobs in new, future-proof industries - clearly demonstrating that going green and economic growth go hand in hand. GOV.UK
• [New] The commitments made will unlock up to £90 billion of private investment by 2030, and support 440,000 well-paid jobs in green industries in 2030. GOV.UK
• [New] A strong South Korean response could anger North Korea, which has been accusing Seoul of hypocrisy for criticizing the North's weapons tests while expanding its own conventional military capabilities. CBC
• [New] The East Coast Cluster will help to revitalise one of the UK's most important industrial heartlands, creating tens of thousands of jobs for decades to come. bp global
• [New] American nuclear giants Jacobs will expand its high-tech Birchwood laboratory in Warrington, creating 150 jobs as they carry out research and development, testing and cyber security operations that support critical UK national infrastructure. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Silicon Valley startup Crowdz will invest £5m to develop and launch an environmental, social and governance platform based on blockchain technology, creating seven jobs. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Global Marine will invest £10M to build new hybrid engine crew transfer vessels and surface effect ships that will service offshore wind infrastructure, creating 10 jobs in the east of England. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Ultimate Battery Company will invest £28m to set up a UK production plant for lightweight, eco-friendly batteries, creating 300 jobs. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Turkish delivery company Getir will invest £100M to expand its sustainable and superfast grocery service across the UK, creating 7,000 permanent jobs in 2022. New Civil Engineer
• [New] Viridor, owned by US firm KKR, will invest up to £1bn in cutting edge decarbonisation technology across five of its UK sites, creating 1,180 jobs. New Civil Engineer

Last updated: 24 October 2021