MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials. The defence ministry said the exercise was ordered by President Vladimir Putin and would test the readiness of non-strategic […]
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Glynn County Police report arrest and weapon seized following Copeland Dr. shooting
In the aftermath of a shooting incident on Thursday night at Copeland Drive, one man finds himself in custody while another is recovering from a gunshot wound. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Ford Pro is automaker’s most powerful weapon — and it’s no longer a secret
You don’t hear panic in the voice of John Lawler, chief financial officer of Ford Motor Co. Just the opposite, actually. Despite the vast uncertainty gripping the automotive industry as it works through a dynamic landscape, evolving from traditional internal combustion engines toward electric motors, Lawler is forecasting strong profitability from operations this year. The […]
Assault weapon deadline looming
Apr. 27—For the past several weeks, employees at Swamp Yankee Arms have been fielding a barrage of phone calls and aiding a steady stream of customers at the Jewett City gun shop. Gun sales are brisk, but that’s not the reason so many people are coming in. Shop owner Zachary Pearson said the increase is […]
This 2-in-1 air filter and aromatherapy diffuser is my secret weapon against pet odors, and it’s $30 (that’s 50% off)
This 2-in-1 air filter and aromatherapy diffuser is my secret weapon against pet odors, and it’s down to $30
Inside Palantir’s AI Sales Secret Weapon: Software Boot Camp
(Bloomberg) — Palantir Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Alex Karp once said that the only way he’d hire salespeople was if he were “hit by a bus.” The company’s software, which organizes and analyzes troves of data for companies and governments, was so good it would sell itself, he reasoned. Most Read from Bloomberg Fast […]
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny’s widow warns
The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has warned of the unpredictability of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the possibility that he might use nuclear weapons at some point cannot be ruled out. “We don’t know what to expect from him,” she told dpa. “He probably would do it.” She compared the question to […]
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny’s widow warns
The widow of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has warned of the unpredictability of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the possibility that he might use nuclear weapons at some point cannot be ruled out. “We don’t know what to expect from him,” she told dpa. “He probably would do it.” She compared the question to […]
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The first soldiers to field the Army’s newest rifle and automatic rifle began live-fire training with the weapons this week, including demonstrations on how the new round can penetrate barriers to strike targets. Soldiers with the 1st Brigade, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division received a batch of XM7 rifles and XM250 automatic rifles and […]
US Navy warships shot down Iranian missiles with a weapon they’ve never used in combat before
US Navy warships fired SM-3s to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles last weekend. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro confirmed the use of the SM-3 during a Tuesday hearing. It’s the first time that the exo-atmospheric interceptor has been used in combat. US Navy warships used a missile interceptor for the first time in combat […]
New UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says
The UK’s new laser weapon could be used in Ukraine, the UK defense secretary said. The laser, dubbed DragonFire, was originally scheduled for deployment in 2027. Grant Shapps hopes to speed up the roll out so it could be put to use on Ukraine’s frontlines. A new high-tech laser weapon developed by the UK that […]