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The American defense company Northrop Grumman has disclosed information about its Manta Ray robotic underwater vehicle by publishing several new videos taken during the drone’s underwater testing off the coast of Southern California. The drone was commissioned by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The device is expected to be able to carry out […]
On the night of June 17, attack drones attacked four Russian regions. This was stated by local authorities and eyewitnesses. The Russian government said that UAVs were spotted in Belgorod, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions, as well as in Krasnodar Territory. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov said that Russian air defense allegedly shot down four drones […]
On the evening of June 12, the Moscow Stock Exchange officially announced that trading in dollars and euros had been suspended. This happened after the US Treasury imposed powerful sanctions against the Russian trading platform. Main theses: The National Clearing Center, the National Settlement Depository, and insurance companies Sogaz and RNPK were hit by US […]
In the context of sanctions imposed on Iran and Russia, a shadow fleet has been formed – a group of old tankers used for illegal oil transportation. Ukrainian contract seafarers are using online networks to exchange information to avoid being hired by these vessels, writes HakaiMagazine. What is known Telegram communities of more than 8,000 […]
On June 14, a Russian Su-24 warplane violated Swedish airspace, appearing east of the southern tip of Gotland, according to the Swedish Armed Forces. What is known This incident was the first case of airspace violation since Sweden joined NATO. The Swedish army published a photo of the Russian plane that committed the violation. The […]
U.S. Navy warships deployed in the Middle East are in a difficult situation due to incessant Houthi attacks, reports Business Insider. What is known For five months now, the US-led coalition has been trying to counteract the Houthis, who have been hijacking ships from various countries. Houthi attacks using missiles, drones, and ships have turned […]
Denmark will invest in the production of Ukrainian weapons – an agreement has been signed between the defense ministers of the two countries. Main theses: The agreement between Denmark and Ukraine will allow investment in the production of Ukrainian weapons, which is a key step for Ukraine in the development of its military-industrial complex. Denmark […]
Rostov region of Russia was massively attacked by drones. The explosions occurred, in particular, in the city of Morozovsk, where a military airfield is located. Russian planes are based there and carry out strikes against Ukraine. Eyewitnesses among local residents report that after the loud explosions at night, a fire broke out in the city, […]
The Pentagon has extended the contract with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for Starlink communications in Ukraine for another six months, until November 30, 2024, and increased the total amount by $14.1 million to $40 million. Apparently, the parties have finally come to an agreement in the dispute over the use of terminals in the war zone, […]
Eight dismissed SpaceX engineers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a case against the company. “Musk knowingly and intentionally created an unwanted hostile work environment based on his behavior of inserting disgusting sexual photos, memes, and comments that demeaned women […]