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‘Golden Eagle’ precision-strike drone is ready to hunt
In nature, the golden eagle is one of the most recognizable raptors. It’s a patient hunter, knowing just when and how to strike its prey. Steadicopter’s Golden Eagle drone, is a little different, but takes the idea of patient hunting into the 21st century. In May, Steadicopter, based in Israel, revealed its revolutionary new Rotary… -
Amid tension, China’s new ambassador wants to get US relations ‘on track’
China has a new ambassador to the United States. His name is Xie Feng. He spent time in Washington earlier in his career, and was most recently the vice foreign minister in charge of overseeing policy toward the U.S. Both China and the U.S. hope Xie’s experience will help improve diplomatic relations between the two… -
Ukraine, Russia both have reasons to lie about Bakhmut
What is happening in Bakhmut? Does Russia control it? Does Ukraine? And what about the Russian separatist groups fighting for Ukraine? Did they really liberate Russian-held villages? From the start of the war, finding the truth about what’s happening on the ground in Ukraine has been a struggle. The last few days are no exception.… -
China wants its own version of Elon Musk’s Starlink
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the Chinese Communist Party is trying pretty hard to make Elon Musk blush. Starlink, the billionaire’s satellite-powered internet network, is a technological marvel and China wants to build a version of its own. The utility of high-speed internet connections being beamed down from low-orbit satellites is on… -
Air Force Research Lab unleashed THOR on drone swarm
Drones, UAVs, UAS. Whatever you want to call them, they are now firmly entrenched in modern battle tactics. To counter the threat, the Air Force Research Lab is bringing a god to the battlefield. The Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) is a new air defense system. It uses high-power electromagnetic waves to bring down swarms… -
DARPA designates revolutionary X-65 aircraft
The United States military has a new “X” plane; the X-65. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency made the announcement on social media on May 15. The technology in the X-65 could represent a monumental, paradigm-shift for modern aviation. It’s an uncrewed, experimental aircraft designed by Aurora Flight Sciences. The X-65 is being developed under… -
UK leading ‘jet coalition’ to send F-16s to Ukraine
Ukrainian pilots will be flying F-16s within two years. Those pilots will begin training in the United Kingdom this summer. The decision to train Ukrainian pilots how to fly Western jet fighters isn’t necessarily about ending the current war in Ukraine, but about possibly preventing another. Since Russia invaded more than a year ago, Ukrainian… -
New CIA video recruits government officials in Russia
The next new batch of CIA recruits could be officials in the Russian government. The Central Intelligence Agency said it’s open for business in Russia, and apparently, business is good. Since last fall, the CIA and the FBI have not been shy about asking disgruntled Russians to reach out. David Marlowe, the deputy director of… -
Wagner leader claims American soldier killed in Bakhmut, Ukraine
Another American may be dead in Ukraine. In a video posted to Telegram, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary leader of the Wagner Group, revealed what looks like the driver’s license and military identification of a retired Army soldier from Idaho. Prigozhin said the man, possibly an ex-Army Ranger, was killed while fighting for Ukraine in Bakhmut.… -
UK sending Ukraine more missiles, US aid drying up
More missiles and attack drones are headed for Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the announcement after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday, May 15. The Ukrainian leader is traveling to several European countries, meeting with heads of state and shoring up military alliances. Zelenskyy is trying to get more Western weapons to Ukraine… -
US military needs troops. Top brass look for ways to improve ‘quality of life’
The United States military is struggling to find enough recruits to fill its ranks. The nation’s top brass are taking several steps to rectify the problem, including taking advice from some of their own. Mandatory Funday is the online handle of a social media influencer who caters to a specific audience. Straight Arrow News is… -
US ambassador: South Africa smuggled weapons to Russia
The U.S. ambassador to South Africa said the country provided weapons and ammunition to Russia. If true, the transaction would be a violation of South Africa’s own laws. In December, the Russian-owned ship Lady R was docked at the Simon’s Town Naval Base near Cape Town. U.S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety said the cargo ship was… -
Ukraine is delaying its counteroffensive, for now
Ukraine’s much anticipated spring counteroffensive is on hold. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his nation doesn’t have enough weapons to succeed against Russia without losing too many soldiers. For months, the world has been waiting for Ukraine to strike back against Russia. Most military analysts assumed the assault would be centered around Zaporizhzhia, in the…
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