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Quick ReadUkraine’s Security Service (SBU) unveiled upgraded ‘Sea Baby’ naval drones with 1,500 km range and 2,000 kg payload.The drones feature AI-assisted targeting and remote-operated weapons, including rocket launchers and machine guns.Sea Baby drones have struck 11 Russian ships and key infrastructure, helping secure Ukraine’s Black Sea trade routes.Ukraine produces about 4,000 naval drones annually and is exploring export opportunities to partner countries.Self-destruct mechanisms prevent enemy capture; drones are designed for reuse and adaptation.Ukraine’s Sea Baby Drones: Transforming the Black Sea BattlefieldIn the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, Ukraine’s ‘Sea Baby’ naval drones are no longer just experimental gadgets—they’re…

At this time last year, the Chicago Bears were a team that appeared to be turning a corner. They entered Week Seven with a 4–2 record, their optimism rising, only to suffer one of the most demoralizing losses in recent years. The infamous “Fail Mary” game against the Washington Commanders marked the start of a ten-game losing streak that derailed their season. Ultimately, it cost former head coach Matt Eberflus and his staff their jobs along the way. Now fast forward to 2025, and this team is a night-and-day difference. Under the leadership of head coach Ben Johnson, defensive coordinator…

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A man was sentenced to decades in prison for killing his neighbor after losing his self-defense argument.Eric Andrew Newman testified during a trial he shot and killed his neighbor, Ronald Erickson, in Schoolcraft Township on Sept. 29, 2024, out of fear.On Monday, Oct. 20, he was sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison for second-degree murder. He was sentenced to two years in prison for felony firearm, which will be served consecutive to the murder sentence. A jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and felony firearm in August, despite Newman’s self-defense claim. “He was…

The number of weapons bought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reportedly surged 700 percent under President Donald Trump—and even includes chemical agents and warheads.Federal purchasing logs show ICE spent $71,515,762 on “small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories,” including military supplies, weapons, and ammunition, in the nine months between Jan. 20 and Oct. 18.Armed ICE officers are becoming a feature on the streets of many U.S. cities as Trump ramps up spending on their weapons. Lauren Puente/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images This is up from $9,715,843 over the same period in 2024, according to an analysis by Popular…

William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team will have a new multi-year primary sponsorship partner beginning with the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, will serve as a two-race primary sponsor annually for Byron through the 2028 season. “What stands out to me is Anduril’s commitment to innovation and its discipline to being ready for any challenge,” Byron said. “That’s the same approach our team takes every week, so it’s special to represent a company that shares those principles. The fact that this program gives back to those who serve is something we’re…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After years of pressure to increase defense spending, Japan announced plans to do so just ahead of a trip by President Donald Trump to the region next week.”We are firmly preparing for President Trump’s visit,” Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.Trump is expected to meet with Japan’s new hawkish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office on Tuesday and leads a new right-wing coalition. Trump already congratulated the new prime minister on becoming Japan’s first female top leader.Motegi said the new government hoped to strengthen U.S. relations during the visit and build a…

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited the drone production facility at the Hellenic Army’s 306 Base Telecommunications Factory in Acharnes, western Athens, on Wednesday. Previously focused on producing and maintaining telecommunications and electronic equipment for the armed forces, the factory was converted in recent months into a drone-manufacturing site. It now has the capacity to produce over 1,000 drones per year, including conventional and FPV (first-person-view) models used both for reconnaissance and kamikaze (loitering) missions. According to sources these systems will be integrated into ASDEN and the 4th Army Corps to meet operational needs in Thrace and the Aegean, while production…

Export surge allows resilience amid weak domestic demand and deflationary forces Persisting weak domestic demand continues to fuel the structural slowdown of the Chinese economy, with the uncertain world economic context an additional headwind as exports remain China’s main GDP growth driver. Under the state goal of self-sufficiency and global leadership in high-tech, Chinese companies in those sectors have been overproducing goods (particularly in EVs, batteries and green technologies) well above the domestic demand and exporting this surplus to the rest of the world (outside the USA). Although industrial overcapacities bring benefits to China thanks to their competitive and technological…

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22 Oct 2025, 12:40 p.m. MDTPROVO, Utah — The heart of a missionary’s purpose is to help people live the doctrine of Christ, said Bishop L. Todd Budge to training missionaries on Oct. 21. “When you invite people to do anything that helps them turn to Jesus Christ or take a step towards Him, you give them the opportunity to exercise faith unto repentance,” he said.In a Provo Missionary Training Center devotional, Bishop Budge — second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric — encouraged missionaries to extend invitations with love. He was joined by his wife, Sister Lori Budge, who spoke…