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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… -
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… -
Pentagon wants a nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one used in Japan
As conflicts grow worldwide, the U.S. finds itself at the center of creating and providing weaponry to protect its global interests. To update its current weapon arsenal, the Department of Defense revealed that it is pursuing a nuclear bomb that is 24 times more powerful than one of the bombs dropped on Japan in World… -
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… -
Israel uses tanks, armored bulldozers for strategic Gaza raid
In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, Israel Defense Forces launched a strategic raid into northern Gaza. Using tanks, armored bulldozers, and infantry, the IDF said its raid lasted several hours and helped “prepare the battlefield” for the impending ground invasion into Hamas-held territory. The IDF released video of the operation. Thermal cameras mounted… -
Ukraine deploys mine-hauling ground drone against Russia
Ukraine’s newest Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) is ready for full production. It’s called the Ratel S, or Honey Badger. It’s a kamikaze ground drone, and it doesn’t give a [darn]. The Honey Badger was developed by Ukraine’s Brave1 military tech cluster. The cluster is a collaborative project between Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry… -
Why Israel delayed its Gaza ground invasion
Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still expected to happen by most accounts, but no one seems to know exactly when it will start. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said his troops are ready to take their war with Hamas terrorists in Gaza to the next stage, but there are… -
US plan to counter China, North Korea includes Ghost Ships, B-52
Whether by sea, air or land, the United States and its allies in the Pacific are going to great lengths to deter China and North Korea from upsetting the balance of power in the region. A large part of the strategy against China involves using unmanned vehicles, including what the Navy calls Unmanned Surface Vessels,… -
Israel’s Merkava tank designed for upcoming fight with Hamas
To be successful, any ground invasion into Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will need to include armored vehicles and tanks. The armored chariot of choice for the IDF is the Merkava Mk4 main battle tank. The Merkava is a battle proven system. It was designed and tailored to meet Israel’s specific warfighting needs.… -
Drone attacks reported on US bases in Iraq, Syria. This new tech could help.
Three drones attacked two United States military bases in Iraq. The attacks are meant as retribution for the U.S. supporting Israel in its war against Hamas terrorists. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said over the span of 24 hours, two drones attacked the al-Asad airbase in western Iraq. One drone was destroyed, but the second was… -
Autonomous kill: AI drones in Ukraine strike Russian targets
Ukrainian drones dealing deathblows to Russian armor and equipment is nothing new. AI-piloted drones making the decision to strike targets on their own? That’s new. Not just for the war in Ukraine, but for all humanity. In September, Ukraine started using Saker’s Scout quadcopter drone. A month later, Ukrainian developers confirmed to Forbes the drones…
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