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Defense tech company Shield AI has announced a new autonomous drone designed to work alongside Air Force pilots.

New questions are emerging about why there were no public warnings before the U.S. Marines fired over Interstate 5 and a major regional commuter rail line as a test run a day before the 250th birthday celebration for the Corps at Camp Pendleton.Friday’s exercise occurred during normal freeway and train operations amid the evening commute — and without any of the precautions taken Saturday, when officials temporarily closed the 5 and suspended rail service. On that day, shrapnel landed on a California Highway Patrol cruiser and motorcycle after an artillery shell exploded in midair prematurely, prompting an investigation from the…

It’s been a little over a week since Armor King joined Tekken 8 as its latest DLC fighter via the version 2.06 patch. This patch featured a few adjustments, but the meta has largely remained the same for Tekken 8. Due to this, TheMainManSWE recently felt confident enough to release a new tier list for Tekken 8. This tier list even includes the placement of Armor King, which gives us an idea on how relevant he’ll likely be…

Aspen Pharmacare’s Dr Stavros Nicolaou DURBAN, South Africa — A top executive at Africa’s biggest drug company shared a few home truths with the continent’s health policymakers about the obstacles to local manufacturing at the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2025. Aspen Pharmacare’s Dr Stavros Nicolaou blamed regulatory bottlenecks and procurement policies for the failure of drug manufacturers on the continent to realise their potential. “It is unacceptable for African manufacturers to undergo a six-year [qualification] process before you get to market. We can do this in half the time,” he told a conference plenary session on local…

A heavily up-armored Russian turtle tank wrapped in layers of add-on metal plating ate around 25 Ukrainian mines and first-person-view drones before the 26th munition—an FPV drone—finally disabled it during an assault toward the city of Siversk in eastern Ukraine.The tanks’ durability underscores an important truth as Russia shifts back to vehicular assaults after a year of mostly infantry-led operations. On average, it takes around eight drones to disable a tank. It takes just two to disable the kind of light vehicle—a golf cart, four-wheeler, motorcycle or even a compact car—the infantry favor for their un-armored assaults.Russian mechanized columns stand…

The first warship is named for Admiral Pierre-Alexis Ronarc’h, who served in the French Navy during World War I. Four more are under construction for France, and three for Greece.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is purchasing guided missiles.“Allegations ICE is buying guided missile components are FALSE,”  DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Newsweek in an email. “ICE buying its law enforcement officers guns and non-lethal resources is a non-story.”Why It MattersICE has been thrust into the forefront of the national conversation surrounding the federal government’s policies. The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny over its plans to deport millions of migrants without legal status.What To KnowA federal contracting record shows that ICE made a $61,218 payment labeled under…

The martial arts movie is a balance of elements, as filmmakers have to have actors who are skilled hand-to-hand combatants while also crafting the type of story that would require intense combat. Sometimes a film can veer into the ludicrous, like Kung Fu Hustle. Other times, a filmmaker could have a genre-defining hit on their hands, like Game of Death. Martial arts fans now have a chance to see one of the best action franchises ever put to the screen, as the Ip Man films are now available to stream on Netflix. The Ip Man films follow the life of…

MMA Fighting has the fight week schedule for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis event, which culminates with the fight card headlined by the exhibition bout between Paul and Davis.The Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis event takes place Nov. 14 at Kaseya Center in Miami, with the two boxing stars scheduled for a 10-round contest. The main card streams live on Netflix and the build to the fight will certainly keep boxing fans in South Florida busy.Promotional officials confirmed the fight week schedule to MMA Fighting on Thursday.On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Paul and Davis will both take part in…

This launch event brings together policymakers, academics, civil society, and media to discuss the findings and implications of the UN report, and to explore alternative frameworks of security grounded in justice, prevention, and resilience.