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A federal judge on Thursday issued a scathing opinion that takes a deep dive into the use of force by immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz, revealing new information gleaned from body-worn cameras and other evidence showing how agents used tear gas and flash-bang grenades on fleeing protesters, shot a praying minister in the face with pepper balls and even used ChatGPT to help write a report. The 233-page written ruling by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, which memorializes her findings in issuing a preliminary injunction earlier this month, takes readers methodically through many of the high-profile melees between immigration…

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 2026 Jeep® Gladiator Willys ’41 buzz model pays tribute to the Kaiser Jeep M715 military truck with rugged styling and exclusive content Now open for orders, Gladiator Willys ’41 expands customer choice while honoring the Jeep brand’s legacy of capability and innovation 2026 Jeep® Gladiator Willys ‘41 buzz model channels military heritage with rugged design and trail-ready capability. The Jeep® Gladiator charges into 2026 with the bold new Willys ’41 buzz model, a rugged tribute to the brand’s military heritage. This special edition…

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Rock Island Arsenal will replace five aging buildings with a $4.25 million facility to test U.S. Army equipment and ensure readiness for service members. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — At the Rock Island Arsenal, the steady banging of tools signals another day of testing for U.S. Army equipment, where high-powered rounds are put through their paces. “This is the canyon tube of the M105 howitzer,” David Blaylock, who works with the simulator every day, said. The simulator is designed to test the high-powered rounds used by the U.S. Army. “The 105 capability results in approximately 15-16 miles of a live…

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News November 20, 2025 Dan Taylor Technology Editor Military Embedded Systems Image via Shield AI ROTTERDAM, Netherlands. Shield AI and Destinus will collaborate to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software across multiple Destinus uncrewed aerial system (UAS) platforms, the company announced in a statement. According to the statement, the effort aims to establish a scalable autonomy architecture that can operate across different aircraft types. Shield AI says the integration will extend to Destinus’ Ruta and Hornet systems and will also interface with Shield AI’s V-BAT aircraft, enabling the platforms to exchange information and adjust flight behaviors during missions. The…

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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Industry Vugar Mustafayev is on a working visit to Kenya to discuss military-technical cooperation between the two countries. During his trip, Mustafayev met with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, with both sides praising the rapidly growing relations between their nations. They highlighted how high-level reciprocal visits, political dialogue, and inter-institutional contacts are helping to deepen bilateral ties, News.Az reports. Mustafayev also held talks with General Charles Muriu Kahariri, Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, to explore prospects for expanding military-technical cooperation. The discussions covered existing collaborations and other mutual interests. He shared insights into Azerbaijan’s achievements…

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BERLIN — In the wake of NATO allies throwing out a plan to acquire six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, Saab CEO Micael Johansson hopes that the Swedish firm’s GlobalEye will be selected as an alternative — especially as the alliance has, he claims, taken a more progressive stance on the operational value of the platform than in the past.“To my knowledge, I think SHAPE [Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe] has looked into this [future AWACS operations with GlobalEye] now and they have concluded that this capability will fill a gap if you use it…

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Alexander Schmitt appointed new Chief Procurement Officer of PowerCo SE – Volkswagen Schmitt has worked for mining company Anglo-American and will be responsible for the entire procurement of raw materials, components and equipment as well as supplier management and value engineering Salzgitter. Alexander Schmitt will become the new Chief Procurement Officer and member of the Executive Board of PowerCo SE from November 18, 2025. This decision was approved today by the Supervisory Board of PowerCo SE. Schmitt has worked for mining company Anglo-American, based in London, where he was responsible for customer business as Chief Marketing Officer. As Chief Procurement…

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