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US Army unveils new laser-armed Stryker vehicle to combat drone warfare
The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, an updated version of the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle, was unveiled at AUSA 2024. Developed by Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo, the system combines advanced weapons with rapid deployment capabilities, offering a new approach to the U.S. Army’s defense against unmanned aerial systems. The vehicle features high-tech weapons,… -
North Korea says 1.4 million recruits join fight against South Korea
North Korea claims that 1.4 million young people have applied to join or rejoin its military, blaming South Korea for what it calls a provocative drone incursion that has escalated tensions to the “brink of war.” The announcement comes days after North Korea demolished sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines. According to North Korean… -
IDF finds Hezbollah tunnels, weapons cache, says it prevented major attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) uncovered a Hezbollah compound hidden beneath a civilian home in a Lebanese border village, which the military says thwarted a planned attack on Israel. According to IDF officials, the compound contained weapons and motorcycles and was being prepared by Hezbollah’s Radwan forces for a large-scale infiltration into Israeli territory. IDF… -
Netanyahu plans strike on Iran, targeting military sites, not nuclear or oil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration of plans to carry out a military strike on Iran, focusing on military infrastructure rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, and is seen as a calculated effort to… -
North Korea blows up key roads, rail lines on border with South Korea
North Korea carried out explosions Tuesday, Oct. 15, that destroyed sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines along its side of the heavily fortified border with South Korea, marking an escalation in already heightened tensions between the two countries. The South Korean military confirmed the blasts, which took place on the Gyeongui and Donghae lines—two… -
Drone swarms over key military sites spark fears of foreign surveillance
For over 17 days, unidentified drones reportedly breached restricted airspace over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, raising alarms among military and national security officials. Some of the drones, estimated to be as large as 20 feet and flying at speeds of more than 100 mph, were spotted near sensitive installations. They include Naval Station… -
‘I, Robot’ director accuses Musk of stealing his robot and vehicle designs
Director Alex Proyas accused Tesla of copying robot and vehicle designs from his 2004 film “I, Robot” for the company’s latest autonomous products. Proyas, who led the Will Smith-starring sci-fi movie, took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after Tesla’s recent “We, Robot” event, saying, “Can I have my designs back please?”… -
Soldier who plotted to help ISIS kill US troops gets 14-year sentence
A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to provide ISIS with tactical information to help plan attacks on U.S. soldiers. According to the U.S. Justice Department. Pfc. Cole Bridges, 24, of Stow, Ohio, enlisted in the Army in 2019 and was stationed at Fort Stewart,… -
Hamas leader Sinwar calls for group to revive suicide bombing campaign
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is calling for the revival of suicide bombings, a tactic the group largely abandoned nearly 20 years ago. According to Arab intelligence officials, Sinwar issued this directive to a senior operative, marking a shift toward more extreme methods amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Sinwar’s call comes at a time when… -
Investigation finds gaps in SEAL training after tragic drownings
Two U.S. Navy SEALs, Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram, drowned in January 2024 during a mission to intercept a ship carrying Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. A military investigation determined that their deaths could have been prevented, citing gaps in SEAL training and improper… -
Fisherman found adrift, rescued after battling hurricane for 24 hours
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman on Thursday, Oct. 10, after he spent nearly 24 hours adrift off the coast of Florida, clinging to a cooler following Hurricane Milton’s devastation. Search teams found the man, who had been on fishing vessel Capt. Dave, approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key after the boat became disabled… -
Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop, a system of underground tunnels designed to revolutionize transportation in Las Vegas, has faced significant operational and security challenges since its 2021 launch. It was initially envisioned as a futuristic, high-speed transit system using autonomous Teslas. Currently, the loop relies on human-driven vehicles navigating narrow tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention… -
Ukraine’s drones strike a devastating blow to Russia’s Iranian-made weapons
Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes targeting key Russian ammunition depots, including a warehouse in Bryansk and a facility containing 400 Iranian-made Shahed drones, according to Ukraine’s military. The Shahed drones, a key weapon in Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities, account for nearly 5% of those deployed since the war began. The strikes are…