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US military suffers another hypersonic missile setback
The United States military is still playing catch-up to China when it comes to modern hypersonic missiles. The Army hoped it could field a battery of hypersonic missile launchers by the end of the year, but several consecutive failed tests are putting a damper on those hypersonic hopes. While every intercontinental ballistic missile since World… -
US Air Force buying 1,000 nuclear-capable cruise missiles
The United States Air Force is buying 1,000 nuclear-capable cruise missiles. The new missiles are called Long-Range Standoff Weapons (LRSOs) and should offer commanders more options when considering possible nuclear strikes against enemy factions. The United States’ nuclear arsenal is broken up into three distinct areas of delivery, collectively known as the nuclear triad. Intercontinental… -
Ukraine needs help countering Russia’s minefields. This machine is a huge boost.
Ukraine’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny, said the war with Russia is at a stalemate. Zaluzhny wrote in an essay published in The Economist saying that in order to win, his troops need more advanced weapons systems to overcome the miles of minefields crippling Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Systems needed are like the U.S.-made M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle.… -
Navy tests launching drones from robot boats, containerized missiles
Drone boats launching lethal loitering munitions at sea. Containerized missiles strapped to the deck of stealthy ships. The United States Navy is looking at innovative designs like these to better compete with near-peer adversaries like China. At the end of October, Task Force 59, under orders from the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), conducted… -
Russia’s minefields, trenches lead to ‘stalemate’ in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is at a stalemate. Neither side has made any significant territorial gains in months, and Ukraine’s top military commander said there will “most likely be no deep and beautiful breakthrough.” It’s been five months since Ukraine launched its counteroffensive. Despite successful attacks on Russian supply lines, weapons depots, command posts, missile… -
Range anxiety slows mass EV adoption as auto, oil companies look to help
For the first time ever, Tesla’s superchargers will be deployed on an independent electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Oil and gas giant BP is making a $100 million investment in the chargers, which it plans to roll out by as early as 2024. The first of these chargers will be installed at locations in Chicago,… -
Orsted backs out of New Jersey offshore wind projects amid financial challenges
Offshore wind developer Orsted has decided to back out of two controversial projects along the coast of New Jersey. The Danish company will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects, citing factors such as inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain issues as reasons for this decision. Orsted could lose the $100… -
Israel-Hamas war goes underground as IDF attacks tunnels beneath Gaza
Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists is moving into its second phase. That means there will be more ground troops in Gaza, where much of the fighting is expected to take place below the surface. On Oct. 31, more than three weeks after the war started, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) started attacking Hamas fighters inside the… -
‘Vigilant Defenders’ from US, South Korea take to skies
Air assets from the United States and South Korea kicked off their annual exercises this week at this year’s Vigilant Defense drills. During the drills, 130 U.S. and South Korean warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations. The air armada includes different variations of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, F-16s, refueling tankers and other… -
Video shows rodents ravaging Russian trenches
Rodents are running rampant over Russia’s troops and trenches in Ukraine. A video recently posted to social media shows a slice of life during modern trench warfare, with dozens of mice crawling through every nook and cranny they can find. The video was posted to X by an open-source intelligence account that monitors the war… -
One year later: Musk’s X losing users and value
A year has passed since Elon Musk assumed leadership at what is now known as “X,” formerly Twitter. With ambitious plans for a free speech platform turned super app, Musk’s tenure has been nothing short of eventful. Since Musk’s takeover, X has faced its share of challenges. Third-party data from Apptopia suggests a significant drop… -
Amid Pakistani expulsion threats, Afghan refugees return home
An ongoing crisis has been unfolding along the borders of Afghanistan for over 40 years — a region marked by conflict, instability and political shifts. It’s currently the world’s most extensive refugee crisis, with 8.2 million Afghans residing in neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, nearly 600,000 Afghans… -
Gen Z endorses location sharing, associates it with safety
Most members of Gen Z are concerned enough about their safety that they’re willing to sacrifice their privacy, according to a survey from the location tracking app Life360. The findings show 74% of the generation says the perceived “physical safety and convenience” from location sharing is worth the trade-off. Studies show that Gen Z, encompassing…
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