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https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2023/10/19/something-sketchy-pentagon-claims-u-s-destroyer-in-red-sea-intercepted-and-shot-down-3-missiles-and-8-drones-launched-from-yemen-to-target-israel/
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Theconservativetreehouse
Something about this story just doesn't pass the proverbial sniff test.
It is 1,300 straight line miles from Yemen to Israel; add in the Red Sea path claimed, and you add another approximately 200 miles. So, the claim is around 1,500 +/- miles.
The Raytheon built Tomahawk cruise missile, with...
It is 1,300 straight line miles from Yemen to Israel; add in the Red Sea path claimed, and you add another approximately 200 miles. So, the claim is around 1,500 +/- miles.
The Raytheon built Tomahawk cruise missile, with...
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https://www.space.com/north-korea-spy-satellite-3rd-launch-attempt-nov-2023
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Space
North Korean state media reports the nation has successfully placed its first spy satellite into orbit. News of the satellite's launch broke when South Korean and Japanese government officials issued warnings that a rocket had been lofted toward Japan on Tuesday (Nov. 21), sparking shelter-in-place warnings throughout the islands of Okinawa.
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https://mashable.com/article/nasa-x-plane-supersonic-reveal
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Mashable
Over a half-century ago, the U.S. banned commercial planes from flying at supersonic speeds over the nation.The ban protected us from the thunderous, jolting shock waves created when a plane breaks the speed of sound (some 767 mph), events aptly called sonic booms. For those who haven't...
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/french-marching-contingent-at-republic-day-parade-has-members-from-india-and-nepal/article67769376.ece
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Thehindu
Six Indians and six Nepalis will be part of the 95-member French Foreign Legion contingent that will march on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Republic Day. French President Emmanuel Macron is the chief guest at the parade this year. The French marching contingent will be accompanied by a 33-member French military band.
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https://sofrep.com/news/usaf-f16-autonomous-flight-testing/
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Sofrep
The US Air Force announced, on Wednesday, April 3, a major advancement in autonomous combat aircraft.
Reshaping the Skies: A Look at VENOM-AFT
In the sprawling expanse of Eglin Air Force Base down in Florida, where the humidity wraps around you like a wet blanket, the Air Force is cooking up...
Reshaping the Skies: A Look at VENOM-AFT
In the sprawling expanse of Eglin Air Force Base down in Florida, where the humidity wraps around you like a wet blanket, the Air Force is cooking up...
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https://www.army-technology.com/news/egyptian-army-adds-to-request-for-additional-light-tactical-vehicle-chassis/
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Army-technology
The US State Department has approved the modification of a previously awarded Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract initially worth $41.9m.
Now, the deal will include the supply of an undisclosed number of additional Light Tactical Vehicle chassis to the Egyptian Army, bringing the...
Now, the deal will include the supply of an undisclosed number of additional Light Tactical Vehicle chassis to the Egyptian Army, bringing the...
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https://www.zerohedge.com/military/chinas-2022-military-spending-reaches-710-billion-over-triple-what-beijing-announced
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Zerohedge
By Frank Fang of Epoch TimesChina's communist regime spent $710.6 billion on its military in 2022, more than three times Beijing's publicly stated totals, according to a report from the Washington-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI). "Considering that the Pentagon has labeled China the...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/09/120_381845.html
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Koreatimes
President Yoon Suk Yeol and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemned growing military ties between North Korea and Russia and agreed to enhance security cooperation during their summit Wednesday, Yoon's office said. Yoon and Luxon discussed ways to expand relations in areas across trade, investment, security and technology, and pledged to work together on regional and international issues to upgrade bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," the office said.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2023/08/space-cyber-special-operations-triad-critical-future-wars-says-army-special-operations-head/389243/
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Defenseone
Commercial space communications, cyber effects, and influence operations are key to preventing or winning conflicts, Lt. Gen. John Braga, who leads U.S. Army Special Operations Command, said Tuesday. The United States must continue to develop each of those capabilities—and joint concepts for...
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https://www.army-technology.com/news/signal-ukraines-ukroboronprom-signs-deals-with-lithuanian-defence-industry/
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Army-technology
Ukrainian defence company Ukroboronprom is seeking to develop partnerships with Lithuanian companies in a bid to boost industrial capabilities that could offset, in part, the ongoing uncertainty over the US and European countries' ability to support Kyiv in its war against Russia.
Announcing the...
Announcing the...
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https://www.juancole.com/2024/02/alleged-benefits-democracy.html
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Juancole
( Tomdispatch.com ) - Joe Biden wants you to believe that spending money on weapons is good for the economy. That tired old myth — regularly repeated by the political leaders of both parties — could help create an even more militarized economy that could threaten our peace and prosperity for...
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https://abc7ny.com/where-is-santa-right-now-tracker-norad-follow-live-track-claus/14213013/
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Abc7ny
Once again this year, children and families worldwide can track Santa's whereabouts on Christmas Eve thanks to the Colorado-based North American Aerospace Defense Command, also known as NORAD. Check back to watch a live stream of Santa's progress starting at 6 a.ET on Sunday. In what's become its own wildly popular tradition, NORAD's Santa Tracker lets families watch Father Christmas in 3D as he transits the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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https://sofrep.com/news/technologys-ramification-effect-a-key-aspect-of-unrestricted-warfare/
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Sofrep
This article is part of a series examining the People's Liberation Army (PLA) white paper "Unrestricted Warfare" from 1999. You can read part one here. In this series, we delve into the comprehensive analysis presented in "Unrestricted Warfare," a strategic paper by Chinese colonels Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui.
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https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2024/08/05/meet-the-2024-veterans-of-influence.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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Bizjournals
It's that time again for Orlando Business Journal to announce the honorees of the Veterans of Influence awards, identifying veterans who have made significant achievements this past year.These veterans have a strong record of innovation and high performance in their fields and work to improve...
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202403220040.html
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Allafrica
The federal government yesterday unveiled a special forces outfit, the Mines Marshals, to secure mineral sites and combat illegal mining in the country. The formal unveiling of the marshals Thursday brings to fruition the pledge of the minister of solid minerals development, Dr. Dele Alake, on his assumption of office to create a new security architecture to secure mining sites.
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-submarine-project-chief-quits-ministry-says-plans-proceed-4271196
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Channelnewsasia
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https://www.oodaloop.com/briefs/2023/08/14/the-space-force-is-launching-its-own-swarm-of-tiny-satellites/
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Oodaloop
Four years after it was formed, the US Space Force has begun deploying its first satellite network. For the military, it marks a significant shift from relying on a handful of powerful, expensive satellites to a swarm of smaller, cheaper ones. From the Pentagon's perspective, they'll be a harder...
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https://www.wesh.com/article/watch-delta-iv-heavy-rocket-final-launch/60331181
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Wesh
History was delayed on Thursday in Cape Canaveral.The final mission of ULA's Delta IV Heavy, a rocket with a decades-long career, was scrubbed at the last minute. After sitting on the launch pad in a short hold, Launch Director Tom Heter announced the operations would not continue for the day and...
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http://christiannewswire.com/news/7871588077.html
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Christiannewswire
Photo: Modified USSF Flag. Use of released Department of Defense imagery does not constitute product or organizational endorsement of any kind. WASHINGTON, June 12, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Churches and military chapels across the nation are experiencing a surge in their expressions of patriotism at this time of the year, due to recent celebrations of Memorial Day and preparations for the 4th of July.
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https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Scientific_Systems_wins_SpaceWERX_contract_for_space_debris_solutions_999.html
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Spacedaily
Scientific Systems, renowned for its autonomous system solutions, has clinched a $1.5 million Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract from SpaceWERX, as part of the latter's Orbital Prime Program. The contract focuses on Scientific Systems' vision-based technology, known as US-RIPTIDE (Unknown Satellite Realtime Inspection, Pose, Tracking and IDEntification).
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Drones are becoming an increasingly gray area for ethics, as they are being developed both to save and destroy human life.
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https://sofrep.com/news/navy-drones-medical-supplies/
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Sofrep
During the recent Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise, the Navy showcased an innovative approach by successfully using drones to deliver critical supplies to the destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur.
This marks a significant step as the Navy looks to further integrate unmanned aerial systems...
This marks a significant step as the Navy looks to further integrate unmanned aerial systems...