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Finland to open 300 shooting ranges as national defense interest grows
Finland plans to build more than 300 new shooting ranges by 2030 as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense. The government announced the initiative in February 2024, citing increased interest in defense preparedness following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s NATO membership, formalized in April 2023. Finland currently has 670 civilian shooting ranges,… -
Government shutdown looms as House votes against latest funding bill
A government shutdown looms nearer after the House rejected a bill that would have kept it funded into March. And drones are now banned in parts of New York and New Jersey after a spate of mysterious sightings. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. House votes against latest… -
Corruption scandal halts China’s military modernization: Pentagon
China’s ambitious goal to modernize its military by 2027, as directed by President Xi Jinping, is encountering significant challenges, including widespread corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a new Pentagon report. Between July and December 2023, at least 15 senior Chinese military officials and defense industry executives were removed from their positions.… -
FAA enforces emergency drone ban across New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented emergency flight restrictions across New Jersey, prohibiting drone operations until Jan. 17, 2025, for “special security reasons.” Unless operators obtain special government clearance, the directive bans uncrewed aircraft within a one-nautical-mile radius of designated areas and up to 400 feet in altitude. The FAA designated areas such as Camden,… -
Billions in Ukraine aid uncertain as US leadership changes hands
The Biden administration is nearing the end of its term and faces a tight timeline to use the remaining $5.6 billion in military aid allocated for Ukraine. According to senior Defense Department officials, it is unlikely all the funds can be utilized to deliver munitions and other supplies to the battlefield before President-elect Donald Trump… -
Russia arrests Uzbek national in killing of senior general
Russian authorities arrested an Uzbek national accused of assassinating the head of Russia’s chemical, radiological and biological weapons unit. Officials didn’t name the 28-year-old suspect but alleged Ukrainian intelligence recruited him to carry out the attack. The suspect reportedly used a homemade bomb hidden on an electric scooter to target Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov outside… -
Estonia on edge as Russian blimps fuel border provocations
Suspicious blimps have appeared near Narva, Estonia, a key border city on NATO’s eastern edge, raising concerns about Russian intentions. Estonian officials report these incidents have become frequent, occurring almost weekly. One blimp, first spotted in June on the Russian side of the border, bore the letter “Z,” a symbol widely associated with Russia’s invasion… -
British navy struggles to stay afloat, only 2 destroyers operational
The British Royal Navy’s operational capacity has reached a historic low, with only two of its six advanced Type 45 destroyers available for deployment, according to the U.K.’s Ministry of Defense. The other four destroyers are undergoing extensive repairs and maintenance at Portsmouth. The decline leaves the fleet at its smallest operational size in over… -
North Korean troops fire on Russian unit, face heavy losses: Kyiv
North Korean troops deployed alongside Russian forces in Kursk Oblast are reportedly facing significant challenges on the battlefield. Coordination issues, among other problems, have led to heavy losses and at least one friendly fire incident, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Ukrainian officials claim North Korean soldiers killed eight members of Russia’s Chechen Akhmat unit in… -
Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea
A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,300 tons of oil split apart during a severe storm in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling an undetermined amount of its cargo near the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea. Officials said they are assessing the potential environmental impact. The tanker, identified as the Volgoneft 212, split… -
Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat
Iran’s nuclear program has reached a critical point, with intelligence reports indicating uranium enrichment is nearing weapons-grade levels. Analysts suggest Tehran has accumulated sufficient enriched material for multiple nuclear bombs, should its leadership decide to proceed. While Iranian officials deny any intention of developing nuclear weapons, U.S. and Israeli authorities are preparing to address the… -
US armed forces test Dark Eagle hypersonic missile at Mach 5 speeds
The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), moving closer to fielding advanced hypersonic technology. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to exceed speeds of 3,800 miles per hour, more than five times the speed of sound, and strike distant targets. Officials described… -
US military embraces AI in push for autonomous weapons superiority
The Pentagon has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC), a new office focused on integrating artificial intelligence into military systems. This initiative is part of the United States’ broader efforts to deploy autonomous weapons and counter threats from adversaries such as China and Russia. Operating under the Chief Digital…
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