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Today, Gaijin Entertainment released “Forced Measure, the latest update for its free-to-play post-apocalyptic shooter Crossout. With the launch of today’s update, players have a new chassis type to build vehicles from, the air-cushion vehicle. The chassis’ arrival is accompanied by new parts, each allowing players to create something different. One example given in the press release is the “MVP Torpedo” air cushion, which is more resistant to contact and ramming damage as well as other types of damage. Another example given is the “Shredder” shotgun, which deals greater damage to targets that are longer distances away. Each of the new…

A monthslong investigation led to a busted father-son firearms trafficking scheme in Howard County, police said.Both men have been indicted after detectives had been piecing evidence together for months, officials said.”I could never imagine something that horrible happening in my neighborhood close by,” said Elizabeth Jones, a community member.Police said the investigation started from a tip that an individual was selling firearms around the county.The sting operation led to the removal of high-powered rifles and dangerous drugs from the streets, according to police.According to charging documents, on two occasions, an undercover detective was able to purchase weapons from Martese Kosh,…

MP Materials stock looks poised for a rebound as analysts see major upside and strategic importance in U.S. defense and rare-earth supply chains.

The Air Force Futures directorate is looking for artificial intelligence tools that could radically speed up its wargaming by orders of magnitude. The service is conducting market research to see what industry has to offer with regard to advanced software and other modeling and simulation technologies. “The Air Force requires a transformed, future-ready system to achieve Decision Superiority and deliver an integrated Force Design,” officials wrote in an RFI released Sunday. “This initiative marks a revolutionary shift from traditional, analog methods to a fully digitized and scientific approach. The goal is to develop a system that provides a winning force…

Southeast Polk High School students had a unique opportunity to learn more about the healthcare and fitness industries with experts from the field. Through a collaborative effort between our SEP High School College and Career Transition Counselor Danielle Harris, High School Instructional Coach Jenny Crawford, and the High School RISE class, the 2nd Annual Lunch and Learn Healthcare and Fitness event was recently held. RISE is all about hands-on, real-world learning, giving business students opportunities to explore careers, build professional skills, work with local businesses, and take the lead on meaningful projects that impact our community. This year, our RISE…

Two people were shot to death within days of each other in two separate shootings in Wake County traffic. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether road rage played a role in either incident. According to a 2024 Pew Research study, 63% of American adults say people drive aggressively in their communities. The study also found that 45% of Americans say they see people displaying road rage sometimes. Another 20% say they encounter the behavior very often. On Knightdale Boulevard, 39-year-old Corey Hansen was shot. He later died in the hospital. On U.S. 64 near Lizard Lick Road, 55-year-old…

The former Higgins Armory Collection of jousting suits, armor, and swords has found a new home at the Worcester Art Museum. It is the first time in 12 years that the Arms and Armor collection has been displayed in Massachusetts since the Higgins Armory Museum, which opened in 1931, closed permanently in 2013.One of the cornerstones of the permanent exhibition, “Arms and Armor,” centers on three distinctive suits of armor — a 19th-century Sudanese armor, a 16th-century southern German knight’s armor, and a 16th-century Mughal-influenced Indian suit — framing a global cultural narrative.While much of the collection represents medieval Europe,…

NIOA has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. The new support contract engages Australian-owned NIOA for the through-life support of select ADF in-service weapons as well as the next generation LAND300 Lethality Program systems until 2032. NIOA was appointed by Defence in September 2022 as the prime contractor for Tranche 1 Stage 2 of LAND300 which includes new sniper systems, surveillance and target acquisition devices, pistols, shotguns and personal defence weapons for Australia’s soldiers, sailors and aviators. NIOA General Manager – Weapons and Munitions Mick Ahern said: “NIOA’s team of expert Project…

The main parliamentary parties, led by Labour, are banging the drum for preparations for war with Russia, regardless of the immediate outcome of the conflict in Ukraine.Not a day goes by without the Labour government intensifying preparation for such a catastrophic war. This is taking a public form in the run-up to the government’s autumn budget to be delivered this week by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.Vocal sections of the military are vying for a greater share of total government spend of around £1.2 trillion. Currently, military spending, as defined by NATO, takes up £65.8 billion. The government is committed to increasing…

The Nagaland Taekwon-do Federation has announced remarkable achievements by its athletes at the ISKA (International Sports Kickboxing Association) India Amateur and Semi-Pro Open Kickboxing Championship, held on Sunday at Ballygunge Arena, Kolkata.Nagaland’s fighters brought laurels to the state with four podium finishes across different categories. Kulungshi Newmai clinched gold in the 52 kg Straw Weight (above 18 years), while Au Auto Chophi secured gold in the 70 kg Light Weight (below 18 years). Kuveluzo Soho won silver in the 61 kg Bantam Weight (below 18 years), and Thsatsase Sangtam earned bronze in the 60 kg Bantam Weight (above 18 years).The…