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Russia is investing heavily in a new generation of “super weapons” designed to bypass and potentially nullify conventional defenses. Foremost among them is Poseidon, an autonomous, nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed underwater weapon with effectively intercontinental range. Details about its newest dedicated carrier submarine, Khabarovsk, are only gradually coming into focus. Russia continues to prepare the super-weapons revealed by President Putin in March 2018. These were described as ‘invincible’ and impossible to intercept. In the naval sphere this includes the Poseidon, a ginormous nuclear-powered nuclear-armed intercontinental torpedo.  Although often referred to as a drone, Poseidon is better thought of as a giant torpedo.…

Ash Echoes is a real-time combat RPG known for its strategic battles, multiverse setting, and unique cast of characters.You can still play the game, enjoy the final Chapter 9 update, and transfer accounts with compensation before June 18, 2026. NEOCRAFT LIMITED has announced the shutdown its beloved RPG, Ash Echoes, set for June 18, 2026. The game initially held CBT for Android in China back in 2023 before opening pre-registration in July 2024, and was released globally in November 2024. The game is closing its doors sooner than expected, leaving fans disappointed So, Ash Echoes is an interdimensional real-time combat RPG set in The World…

Turning 30 does not mean your best physical years are behind you. It does mean your approach to training needs to evolve. What worked in your early twenties often stops delivering results. Recovery slows down. Small aches linger longer. Progress requires more intention. The upside is that science is very clear on what works. With the right structure, you can build muscle, stay lean, and improve performance well into your forties and beyond. This article breaks down three essential gym rules every man over 30 should follow, with practical guidance grounded in research. Rule 1: Build and Maintain Strength with…

LAOAG, Philippines—Just off the windswept beach, a camouflage-painted unmanned vessel reminiscent of a Chinese amphibious fighting vehicle advanced through the sapphire waters of the South China Sea.Drones buzzed ahead as American, Filipino, and Japanese soldiers waited nearby. Then two rockets whooshed from HIMARS launchers hidden in the sand dunes, heading out to target simulated enemy warships in deep water. The battle had begun.This counter-landing live-fire training, performed less than 400 miles from the southern tip of Taiwan as part of the annual Balikatan military exercise, “is where you get to really prove if you can do what you say you’re…

Federal hiring managers have a new tech resource at their disposal, designed to streamline one early step in the government’s often burdensome and lengthy recruitment process. The Office of Personnel Management on Monday rolled out a new AI tool, called USA Class, that can generate and fine-tune position descriptions for hiring managers to use in job announcements. OPM said the tool will help reduce time-to-hire and administrative work for HR employees. USA Class will be available in early May on the USA Staffing platform, OPM said in a press release. It will be accessible, at no additional cost, to all…

At the Saha 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition, Turkey’s leading missile manufacturer, Roketsan, unveiled four new missiles, that add to the impressive display of systems showcased on top of the company stand. These range from the Cirit C-UAS, developed to address one of today main threats, to the Cida long-range antitank missile, to the Mini Cruise Missile, capable to reach enemy defensive systems at range, and finally to the Neşter smart micro munition While the company stand was dominated by one of the largest displays of missiles seen at an exhibition, four systems developed using Turkish technology were hidden…

ROC Central News Agency 05/06/2026 11:26 AM Taipei, May 6 (CNA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the United States and China both see maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait as in their interests as the leaders of the two countries prepare to meet next week, with Taiwan likely on the agenda. Rubio commented on Taiwan’s role in the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) at a White House press conference when asked whether Trump intended to press Beijing on its Taiwan policy during his visit to China. “I’m sure Taiwan…

Italy’s parliament has approved a plan to transfer the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia. (USN)Italy’s parliament has approved a plan to transfer the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia at no cost, in a move aimed at strengthening defence ties while avoiding decommissioning expenses.According to Reuters reports that cite government documents, the 41-year-old vessel no longer meets current operational requirements of the Italian Navy due to structural wear and the obsolescence of onboard systems.Maintaining the 14,100-tonne ship in port was estimated to cost around €5 million (US$5.9 million) in 2025 alone, while scrapping it would require approximately…

A group of Republican lawmakers is pressing the Army to loosen longstanding restrictions on firearms at recreation sites run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the policy is out of step with other federal land agencies. Led by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), the lawmakers on April 17 sent an open letter to Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll urging the service to finalize a rule that would allow individuals to carry firearms for self-defense on Corps of Engineers-managed lands. According to the Corps’ website, the agency manages more than 400 lake and river projects across 43 states, as well…

Just before midnight on Nov. 24, 2025, New Castle County police officers conducting a routine property check in Wilmington’s Canby Park spotted a white Toyota Tacoma parked after hours. What initially appeared to be a standard traffic stop uncovered a detailed terror plot. The suspect — a University of Delaware student — was found in possession of a converted machine gun, more than 100 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and a handwritten notebook mapping out a planned attack on the campus police department, including entry points, escape routes, and the name of a specific officer. When FBI agents interviewed him,…