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'Star City' Creators Highlight Artemis II's Role in Renewing Interest in Space Exploration

'Star City' Creators Highlight Artemis II's Role in Renewing Interest in Space Exploration

'Star City' Creators Highlight Artemis II's Role in Renewing Interest in Space Exploration
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Orioles news: Rogers struggles, Akin returns

Orioles news: Rogers struggles, Akin returns

Can Rogers solve his issues before his next start rolls around?
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Ukrainian Company DevDroid Enhances Battlefield Robots with Smartphone-like Updates

Ukrainian Company DevDroid Enhances Battlefield Robots with Smartphone-like Updates

DevDroid, a Ukrainian robotic systems manufacturer, is revolutionizing battlefield technology by enabling rapid and remote updates to its combat robots, akin to smartphone software updates. The company designs its robots to be easily upgradable, allowing for frequent software enhancements and bug fixes, which are crucial in the fast-paced environment of war. These updates can be deployed across all systems within a week, ensuring that the robots remain effective in combat roles such as logistics and weaponry deployment. Despite the ease of software updates, hardware modifications are still necessary, typically occurring every six months to introduce new capabilities like extended travel distances. DevDroid also deploys teams near the front lines to perform immediate repairs and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime for the robots. This approach has been praised for its efficiency and adaptability, with NATO officials highlighting the need for Western militaries to adopt similar rapid innovation strategies.
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US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations
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Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze

Global military spending rises 2.9% despite US decline over Ukraine freeze

By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM, April 27 (Reuters) - Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 despite a 7.5% decline in the United States as President Donald Trump halted new financial military aid to Ukraine, a report by a conflict think-tank showed on Monday.
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Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Western Components in Russian Cruise Missiles

Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Western Components in Russian Cruise Missiles

A recent assessment by Ukraine's military intelligence agency, the GUR, has revealed that Russia's new S-71K 'Kovyor' cruise missile is constructed using electronic components sourced from Western countries, including the US, Germany, and Japan. This discovery underscores the challenges faced by Western nations in enforcing sanctions and preventing critical components from reaching Russian military technology. Despite global sanctions, these components continue to find their way into Russian weaponry through civilian markets and intermediaries. The S-71K missile, developed by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, features a turbojet engine and a fragmentation-explosive warhead, and was first used in an attack against Ukraine in late 2025.
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Foundation Tests Humanoid Robots for Military Use in Ukraine

Foundation Tests Humanoid Robots for Military Use in Ukraine

Foundation Tests Humanoid Robots for Military Use in Ukraine
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North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine
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President Trump Plans to Invite Putin to G-20 Summit in Miami

President Trump Plans to Invite Putin to G-20 Summit in Miami

President Trump intends to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G-20 summit scheduled for December at his Doral golf resort in Miami. Although the invitation has not been formally sent, the U.S. administration has indicated that Russia, as a G-20 member, will be invited. This move comes despite Russia's absence from in-person G-20 meetings since 2019 due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions following its invasion of Ukraine. The summit is an opportunity for world leaders to discuss global issues, and Trump's invitation to Putin is seen as an effort to improve U.S.-Russia relations.
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Ukraine Deploys Modified An-28 Aircraft to Combat Russian Shahed Drones

Ukraine Deploys Modified An-28 Aircraft to Combat Russian Shahed Drones

Ukraine has initiated the use of a modified An-28 aircraft as a platform to launch interceptor drones aimed at neutralizing Russian Shahed-type attack drones. This development was highlighted in newly released footage showing the An-28 equipped with multiple external mounts, allowing it to carry up to six P1-SUN interceptor drones developed by the Ukrainian company SkyFall. These drones are launched from the aircraft to intercept Russian drones before they reach their targets. The An-28 is also fitted with an optical targeting system to detect and engage enemy drones. This approach offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional air-to-air missiles, providing greater flexibility and reduced flight times for intercepting drones. The initiative is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to counter threats from low-cost kamikaze drones, with the An-28's role as a drone-hunting platform first revealed in February.
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Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

BUCHAREST, April 25 (Reuters) - Romania recovered fragments of two drones after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, its defence ministry said in statements on Saturday, while the foreign ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador in protest.
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Senator Ted Cruz Opposes NASA Budget Cuts Amid Space Race Concerns

Senator Ted Cruz Opposes NASA Budget Cuts Amid Space Race Concerns

Senator Ted Cruz has voiced strong opposition to proposed budget cuts to NASA, emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration. The Trump administration's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal suggests significant reductions in NASA's funding, particularly affecting its science programs. Cruz, who chairs the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, argues that these cuts could jeopardize the U.S.'s position in the global space race, especially against China, which has its own lunar ambitions. Cruz has been a vocal advocate for NASA, proposing legislative measures to secure additional funding for the agency's Artemis program, which aims to establish a human presence on the moon.