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Russian drones, made in Iran, contain US-made parts
Most of the drones Russia is using in its war against Ukraine are made in Iran. Most of the components inside those drones, however, are made in America. In November, the UK-based group Conflict Armament Research examined several drones downed by the Ukrainian military. They found more than 80% of the drone parts were manufactured… -
AP: Governments using pandemic-era tracking tools for surveillance
In the early days of the pandemic, governments around the world said they were using tools like facial recognition and location tracking to help “flatten the curve” and stop the spread of the COVID-19. Now, it looks like at least some of those governments are still using those tools to track people for reasons that… -
Another Russian oligarch is dead under mysterious circumstances
Another Russian oligarch is dead. Once again, the circumstances surrounding the death are a little suspicious. According to French media, 50-year-old Dmitry Zelenov died earlier this month while visiting friends in southeastern France. A Russian news agency reported Zelanov didn’t feel well after dinner and allegedly fell down some stairs, and then over a railing.… -
Stanford University creates index of ‘harmful language’
In today’s crazy world, the success of many young Americans depends on using the right language. No one wants to be blackballed for saying something stupid or tone deaf. However, based on a newly released document from Stanford University, many of the words just used in the previous sentences are enough to get a person blacklisted.… -
Twitter Files: FBI discredited factual information about Hunter Biden
The ongoing saga surrounding Hunter Biden’s laptop added another chapter this week. Independent journalist Michael Shellenberger dropped Part Seven of the Twitter Files Monday. The latest offering details how the FBI, and the greater intelligence community, discredited factual information about Hunter Biden and his foreign business dealings. Elon Musk hired independent journalists like Shellenberger to… -
Chinese, Russian navy ships hold more joint exercises
Chinese and Russian sailors are spending Christmas in the East China Sea this year. A handful of ships from the two countries are taking part in maritime cooperation, the latest in a series of military drills the two countries held this year. Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday four vessels are taking part in… -
Japan wants Tomahawk missiles, calls China biggest security threat
Since 1956, Japan’s military has served strictly in a self-defense capacity. In fact, it’s called the Self-Defense Force, or SDF. This week though, Japan took the first step to develop something it hasn’t had in a generation, first strike capabilities. On Friday, Japan adopted a new national security strategy, and named China as the biggest… -
Former President Donald Trump launches NFT campaign
The last time former President Donald Trump teased a big announcement, he kicked off his latest bid for the U.S. presidency. The former president teased another major announcement this week, but it wasn’t to name a running mate or announce a platform for his campaign. In a video link posted to Truth Social, the social… -
Russia releases video of nuclear-capable ICBMs being prepped
When news broke the U.S. was finalizing plans to send the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, Russia responded as it often does. Multiple Russian leaders warned of dire consequences, and Vladimir Putin started rattling Russia’s nuclear saber. On Wednesday, Russia’s Ministry of Defense released a video showing a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) being… -
15 state attorneys general want TikTok reclassified, Rubio wants it banned
It seems with each passing week, the troubles for TikTok just keeping piling up. In just the last few days, 15 state attorneys general demanded the app’s content rating be raised, three more states banned the app from government-owned devices, and there’s a bipartisan effort in Congress to ban TikTok altogether. TikTok is owned by… -
Ukraine teaches drone surrendering, US to send Patriot missiles
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are quickly becoming one of the more versatile tools to modern militaries. They can perform reconnaissance, attack targets and defend positions. Now, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are teaching Russian soldiers how to surrender to a drone. The Ukrainian army recently released an instructional video, which lays out a step-by-step process… -
DeSantis calls for a grand jury to investigate COVID vaccines
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., is an outspoken critic of many of the federal government’s COVID-19 policies, specifically mask and vaccine mandates. Now, the potential 2024 presidential candidate is asking Florida’s Supreme Court to impanel a grand jury to investigate “any and all wrongdoing” in regard to COVID-19 vaccines. “Because in Florida, it is against the… -
Lockheed Martin, Rafael Defense partner in ‘Iron Beam’ laser development
Whether it’s the Russians using drones and missile barrages to attack Ukraine, or Hezbollah firing homemade rockets to attack Israel, modern militaries need to find a way to handle incoming aerial threats. However, the solution needs to be budget-friendly. Enter, the Iron Beam. The Iron Beam was developed by Israeli manufacturer Rafael Defense Systems LTD.…
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