Author: Michael

The United States is looking to allow 5G providers to share part of the radio frequency spectrum already used by government agencies, including the Defense Department, and it’s reaching out to international organizations to help make that happen.
The State Department has submitted a proposal on behalf of the U.S. government to the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) asking to open up the 3300-3400 MHz band of the spectrum to 5G mobile services within the Americas, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder announced Monday during a press briefing.

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France has tested the VSR700 vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial system demonstrator for the first time, marking a key milestone in developing the country’s next-generation maritime drone.
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) jointly conducted the test this month, Airbus said in a press release on May 15.
The VSR700 UAS is a demonstrator of the future maritime drone program “SDAM” of the French Navy, an acronym for “Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine.

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Russia is about to start production of a new version of its RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, with a final stage that incorporates much more mobile independent warheads, according to reports. The changes are expected to make the weapon far harder for an opponent to track and intercept, as well as improve its accuracy and overall capabilities.

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Daniel Penny is escorted in handcuffs by the NYPD after turning himself into the 5th Precinct on May 12, 2023 in New York City. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images).

An online fundraiser has collected more than $2.4 million in donations to pay the legal expenses for Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran charged with manslaughter for the death of Jordan Neely, an unhoused man, in a widely publicized incident aboard a New York City subway train.

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On Monday, the Ukrainian army celebrated the recent gains around Bakhmut as its first successful counterattack in the battle against Russian forces fighting for control of the eastern city.
But Kyiv also said that the situation in Bakhmut was difficult. She warned that Moscow had not changed its goal of capturing the city and was sending stormtroopers to the outskirts of Bakhmut.
The Ukrainian military said last week it had begun pushing back Russian forces in and around Bakhmut after months of heavy fighting, and Moscow acknowledged its forces had fallen back north of the city.

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U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar

While it might be a cliché that any landing you can walk away from is a good landing, in the world of military aviation, that often holds true. Happily, the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle pilot involved in the recent mishap at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, got out of their stricken jet, but the fighter could hardly have ended up in a less dignified position.

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Going forward, the Pentagon’s new way of connected warfighting — referred to as JADC2 — will officially take into account partner integration.
While the Department of Defense historically stresses that it doesn’t fight alone without a coalition — especially as it applies to its new way of fighting — it is now referring to this effort as Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2).

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – 1st Marine Division Navy corpsmen completed the annual Corpsman Cup to practice and refine their critical capabilities in a realistic training environment on 30 March, in Camp Pendleton, CA.
The Corpsman Cup is a long-standing tradition within the 1st Marine Division, in which this year’s event was modified to honor the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima and Medal of Honor recipient, Hospital Corpsman (HM) 2nd Class George E. Whalen.

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As a firearm enthusiast looking to enhance your skills, competitive shooting sports could be the perfect opportunity for you. These events challenge your accuracy, speed, and precision with various types of firearms, providing numerous benefits such as increased confidence, discipline, and mental focus. With so many different types of competitive shooting sports available, where should you begin? Let’s delve into the thrilling world of shooting competitions and explore some popular disciplines to help you find your ideal match.

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