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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… -
Satellite images show Russian activity halts at key Syrian port
Satellite images and ship tracking data reveal a sudden stop in Russian military and commercial activity at the Syrian port of Tartus following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s government. Tartus, a strategic hub for Moscow’s Mediterranean operations since 1971, had been a center of naval and trade activity just days earlier. Before Assad’s ousting, satellite… -
Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in historic clemency move
President Joe Biden granted clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals Thursday, Dec. 11, marking the largest single-day action of its kind in U.S. history. The White House announced that the initiative includes commutations for those who served at least one year in home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 pardons for Americans convicted of nonviolent… -
Ballistic missile intercepted over Guam during landmark defense test
In the event of a conflict between the United States and China, U.S. bases in the Pacific, including Guam, would play a critical role. Known as the “hub of the Pacific,” Guam is essential to U.S. military strategy in eastern Asia and the South China Sea. A recent test to intercept a ballistic missile aimed… -
Man arrested after allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base
Authorities arrested a Brentwood, California, man after they said he was flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said he also took photos of the site. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a critical facility for U.S. military and space operations, known for satellite… -
US Air Force deploys A-10 ‘Warthogs’ to Philippines
The United States deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, commonly known as Warthogs, to the Philippines for joint training exercises with the Philippine Air Force. The deployment serves to strengthen the long-standing defense partnership between the two nations. The A-10s are assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, which is based in South Korea. The aircraft arrived… -
Ukraine approves robotic combat droid for military use
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved the Droid TW 12.7, a new robotic combat system, for deployment in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The remotely operated system is part of Ukraine’s efforts to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic arms production. The Droid TW 12.7 is a tracked, miniature tank equipped with a Browning… -
OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows
OpenAI has launched its long-awaited video generation model, Sora, making it available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the United States and several other countries. The tool allows users to create high-definition video clips using text prompts, with additional features to animate images and remix existing footage. During a livestream demonstration, OpenAI showcased Sora’s…
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Chase CEO Jamie Dimon changes tune on Trump tariffs: ‘Get over it’
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Some Republicans express opposition to Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
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