The U.S. Army on Monday released a series of documents detailing its plans for a next generation laser target locator. The Army Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices (PdM SPTD), located at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, is reaching out to industry to determine vendors’ ability to produce and deliver a self-contained Laser Target Locator Module III (LTLM III) that meets updated performance requirements. According to a Feb. […]
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The final delivery of the Sig Sauer’s prototypes of Next Generation Squad Weapons systems, or NGSW, designed to replace M249 and M4A1, has been delivered to the U. S. Army. Earlier this week, famed gun maker Sig Sauer has announced that the final delivery of the NGSW systems to the U.S. Army, consisting of the revolutionary 6.8×51 hybrid ammunition, the NGSW-AR lightweight belt-fed machine gun, the […]
The U.S. Air Force has awarded the multi-million dollar contract for research and development of next generation cyber technology to Invictus International Consulting. The contract, announced Wednesday by the Department of Defense (DOD), is worth more than $97,9 million. Within the contract, Invictus will provide for research and development of capabilities in modeling, simulation and testing cyber technologies across the full spectrum of cyber operations to […]
Defense and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) concerning the next generation of surface ships and corvettes. According to a company news release, a Product Definition Phase for the Mid-Life Upgrades (MLU) of five Visby-class corvettes, as well as a Product Definition Phase for the next generation; Visby Generation 2 corvettes. The value of the contracts is $22,5 […]
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp was awarded a $4,9 billion contract modification Monday for three Next Generation Geosynchronous space vehicles as part of a new space-based missile warning system. According to the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcements, the deal modifies an earlier contract for all work associated with the manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and delivery of three Next Generation Geosynchronous (NGG) Earth orbiting […]
Russian Navy has commissioned its new Project 22160 patrol vessel, Pavel Derzhavinm, in a ceremony held on 27 November at Novorossiysk Base, according to TASS. “An official ceremony was held at the Black Sea Fleet’s Novorossiysk naval base to accept the new patrol ship Pavel Derzhavin into the Fleet’s structure. Black Sea Fleet Deputy Commander Vice-Admiral Sergei Lipilin congratulated the first crew of the new ship […]
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced on 19 November that France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom have signed a letter of intent for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) project. The details were given in a media release, to announce a significant number of medium multi-role helicopter capabilities currently operated by Allies will reach the end of their life […]
The Swiss Federal Office of Armaments received an official offer prepared by U.S. Government and Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. to provide 5th generation fighter jet capabilities to the Swiss Air Force. The F-35 proposal is a total package offering that includes up to 40 F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Swiss autonomy requirements, and a comprehensive training program. The offering includes an […]
French defense contractor Thales has announced on Tuesday that RAPIDFire system developed by the consortium formed by Thales and Nexter has been chosen by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) to equip future French Navy vessels with new artillery. RAPIDFire leverages the combined expertise of Thales and Nexter to meet the very short-range defense requirements of the armed forces. The solution features a latest-generation multi-threat (air […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107561/44/1075614484_0:65:1200:740_1200x675_80_0_0_e1640e5beeaf263f1f87e6afa2e92a0b.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/military/202010151080774410-us-schedules-test-flight-of-5th-generation-drone-prototype-in-late-october/ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A stealthy, low altitude 5th generation drone protype designed for target practice by 5th generation fighter jets and other weapons will make its first test flight later this month, the Defense Department said in a press release. “To determine whether a system really is combat-credible, we must test it under realistic conditions. That includes putting it […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/08/12/1080208974_0:320:3073:2048_1200x675_80_0_0_9ee2007ef353eb6dbbc94b8da03bfd95.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/military/202010141080763918-us-navy-reluctant-to-build-sixth-generation-jet-after-f-35-fiasco-naval-operations-chief-says/ WASHINGTON(Sputnik) – The US military does not have the time or money to waste on any ill-thought-out, enormously expensive and long-delayed sixth-generation fighter plane project like the F-35 fifth-generation jet, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Michael Gilday told a Defence One State of the Navy podcast on Tuesday. When asked, Gilday refused to commit to any decision to […]
The Man Who Inspired A Generation By Mazin Qumsiyeh, Peace News. September 24, 2020 The Man Who Inspired A Generation2020-09-242020-09-24https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/09/basil-al-araj-1024×686-e1600965521384.jpg200px200px Above photo: Basil (right), and the author, in the lead-up to the freedom riders. NOTE: This is from Mazin Qumsiyeh of Palestine who is featuring stories of people who inspire us. You can follow him at http://popular-resistance.com. – MF Basil of Al-Walaja: RIP. My encounter with the Al-Araj […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/104702/28/1047022809_0:0:1200:675_1200x675_80_0_0_787ae4bbbdb077b244b35ca16878836d.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/russia/202009081080395808-russia-to-start-developing-next-generation-helicopter-engine-in-2021/ ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – The development of a prospective next generation helicopter engine that can be used on new Russian high-speed aircraft is planned to begin next year, Aleksandr Vatagin, the executive director of St. Petersburg’s JSC UEC-Klimov (part of the state United Engine Corporation), said on Tuesday. “Of course, we are engaged in this project, it is even […]
Last year, before a pandemic changed the world, surveys showed millennials and adult-age Generation Z respondents steadily developing a curiosity in cryptocurrencies if not buying into the bigger idea that the technology will transform money. A Michelmores survey in the U.K., for example, found that 20% of affluent millennials – the cohort born between 1980 and 1996 – invested in cryptocurrencies, compared with just 3% for […]
For the replacement of the Abrams main battle tank, the U.S. Army began his search for a new combat platform that will ensure the decisive superiority, more lethal to deploy, fight, and win future wars. The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) already begins a study on the main battle tank of the next generation under the Future Decisive Lethality program. Operating […]
The U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday that has received a $42,2 million contract modification for Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NGSSR) efforts. The modification to the previously awarded contract exercise options for production of new navigation radar, the NGSSR, according to a recent service news release. The new radar system designed to be affordable (for wide deployment) and having a range consistent with its primary […]
The Senior Editor COVID 19 is now the most common murder weapon in America, being used to very purposefully kill off older Americans who are burning away the inheritances of their greedy little meth and Oxy sucking family members. Sometimes this backfires: Spouse of friend went to a coronavirus party where young people try to infect each other to get through it and get back to […]
The U.S. Army has selected a new generation 30mm airburst ammunition for the up-gunned Stryker Brigade Combat Team fleets. U.S. defense company NG announced on 9 July that it has been awarded a contract to develop the next generation airburst cartridge for the 30mm XM813 Bushmaster Chain Gun. “Northrop Grumman is leading the way in developing new ammunition types that provide existing gun systems with increased […]
Arca, a Los Angeles-based money manager, launched an innovative new fund on Ethereum, while our columnists look at Generation Z’s impact on investing and a DeFi future where bitcoin and Ethereum work together. Here’s the story. You’re reading Blockchain Bites, the daily roundup of the most pivotal stories in blockchain and crypto news, and why they’re significant. You can subscribe to this and all of CoinDesk’s newsletters here. […]
Russia has begun trials of the new Marker unmanned ground system, the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects announced on 29 June. The Marker unmanned ground system is the joint project of the Center and the Android Technics Scientific Production Association. The modular platform is supposed to become the key element for practice of joint operation of ground robots, unmanned aviation and Special Operations forces. The […]
The third generation heavy military trucks, developed by the Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group, has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army. According to open sources, Shaanxi has won a contract to develop a new generation of heavy military trucks in 2017. The first experimental batches of new vehicles began to enter the troops in 2018 and already in 2019 was made decision to adopted for service […]
The U.S. Navy recently tested, for the first time on an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, the GBU-53/B StormBreaker glide bomb that will give operators an upper hand in combat by hitting moving targets in some of the worst weather conditions. The new StormBreaker smart weapon, commonly known as a smart tank hunter, is a winged munition autonomously detects and classifies moving targets in poor visibility situations […]
Ministry of the Defense Republic of Serbia has unveiled a new generation of M-84 main battle tanks that will be designated as M-84 AS1. On Monday, the Serbian Minister of Defence, Aleksandar Vulin, and the Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces attended the presentation of the modernized M-84 AS1 at the “Čačak” Technical Overhaul Institute. “Thanks to the modernization that we have […]
By Michael Dargaville for VT For those who do not know what a starseed is, this article of journalism will explain all at this critical time following the Covid19 pandemic tragedy. Our planet earth is changing massively. Currently benevolent and loving human ETs/aliens called the Galactic Federation are surrounding our planet in spaceships. They have been here since 1998 enmasse but have always watched over us. […]
Our fathers and grandfathers went to war, died in their millions for naught of any value. Our greatgrandfathers fought for the false dream of a land fit for heroes and the promise of the war to end all wars. Our generation has grown up with the false fear of an oft-predicted Third World War. That war has now come to pass and it is being fought […]
The U.S. Navy is planning to receive the next generation of a torpedo, known as Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT). Currently, Northrop Grumman has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built VLWT for the U.S. Navy. The prototype torpedo is based on the Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory’s (PSU-ARL) design that was distributed to defense industrial manufacturers in 2016. Northrop Grumman, which independently funded the research […]
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has announced on Tuesday that the Canadian Army will equip the Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) with a newest generation remote weapon station. General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada and Kongsberg have signed a contract for delivery of the Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the Canadian Army valued 500 MNOK. The PROTECTOR RWS will be integrated on Canada’s fleet of Armored Combat […]
Japan’s Ministry of Defense publicly unveiled the newest Howa Type 20 assault rifle, designed to replace the 5.56x45mm Type 89 that was adopted 30 years ago. The first time in over 30 years, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) members will get new assault weapons. The new assault rifles were displayed to the media on May 18 at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward. As The […]
Citing a Program Executive Officer Special Operations Forces Warrior Col. Joel Babbitt, Military.com reported that the U.S. Special Operations Forces plans to equipped with the conventional Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons, or NGSW. “We are an enthusiastic supporter of the Army’s 6.8mm Next Generation Squad Weapons,” Col. Joel Babbitt, of Program Executive Officer Special Operations Forces Warrior, told Military.com recently. “We expect there will be Next […]
To Generation X, Y and Z, add C. As in Generation Crypto. Gen C was born out of the 2008-9 financial crisis, Satoshi Nakamoto having inscribed the Jan. 3, 2009, London Times headline, “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks,” in Bitcoin’s Genesis Block. The “traditional financial and governmental institutions suddenly seemed incompetent and illegitimate,” says Lana Swartz, assistant professor of media studies at the […]
It was only February when the founder of the blockchain sex worker platform SpankChain, Ameen Soleimani, helped throw a coronavirus-themed party at an Airbnb-ed church during the ETHDenver conference in Colorado – drinking Corona beers with his “shitcoin trading friends, protocol developers, and bitcoin OGs” – but it feels like a lifetime ago. It was weeks before several of the conference’s attendees went on to EthCC […]
Telegram has been forced to abandon its cryptocurrency initiative, with its founder Pavel Durov blasting the US for seeking to crush any attempt at decentralization in order to maintain its global financial dominance. Telegram founder and St. Petersburg native Pavel Durov announced the move in a post to his own Telegram channel on Tuesday, stating the crypto project – the Telegram Open Network (TON) and its […]
From the moment it first debuted in 2000, Center Stage reigned supreme as the ultimate sleepover movie. Now, two decades later… it still does. On Tuesday, Center Stage celebrates 20 years as a cult classic. Critics savaged the film when it first came out—but everything they hated seemed to have the opposite effect on teens across the country, who lapped it up. After all, how could […]
A Greatest Generation We Are Not By Andrew Bacevich, Tom Dispatch. May 9, 2020 A Greatest Generation We Are Not2020-05-092020-05-09https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/05/veday-e1589042677601.jpg200px200px Above photo: Getty Images. V-E Day Plus 75. From a Moment of Victory to a Time of Pandemic The 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender in May 1945 ought to prompt thoughtful reflection. For Americans, V-E Day, as it was then commonly called, marked the beginning […]