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The US military and Elon Musk are planning a 7,500 mph rocket that can deliver weapons anywhere in the world in an hour
Elon Musk's SpaceX and the US military plan to build a rocket capable of delivering 80 metric tons of cargo anywhere in the world in 60 minutes. Under a newly agreed contract, SpaceX will assess the costs and technical challenges of the project, while initial tests are expected in 2021, Gen. Stephen Lyons, the head of US Transportation Command, said Wednesday at a virtual conference.
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US prison labour, foreign weapons-makers finance Australian government think tank ASPI - Michael West
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute receives sponsorship from US corporations using prison workers paid as little as 23 cents an hour. In some states, prisoners who refuse to work are put in solitary confinement.
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What to know before your first military move
Whether you've just been deployed, just shipping out, or just getting involved in the military, your first PCS or military relocation can be a bit unnerving and stressful. Trying to understand everything about the situation can be overwhelming but with a little preparation and organization, you can be ready to move on to the next season of life. Here are five things to know about military relocations, specifically to the Hampton Roads area.
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Baltic States at the epicenter of military exercises | The Baltic Word
The Baltic States have become the scene of NATO military actions especially aimed at provoking Russia and Belarus.
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Bipartisan group of senators urges Esper to keep funding Stars and Stripes
A bipartisan group of 15 senators urged Defense Secretary Mark Esper in a letter Wednesday to maintain support for Stars and Stripes, which could be forced to stop publishing by the end of the month without Defense Department funding.
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Lithuania blocks the development of its own economy | The Baltic Word
Admittedly, a lot of good happened over the last years in Lithuania, but unfortunately we have also see political leadership that is not interested in developing their own country.
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NATO in crisis | The Baltic Word
NATO's Secretary General met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin Thursday against a backdrop of challenges for the transatlantic military alliance, rising tensions in Europe and a political crisis in Belarus.
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AI Slays Top F-16 Pilot In DARPA Dogfight Simulation
"It's a giant leap," said DARPA's Justin (call sign "Glock") Mock.
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NATO soldiers are preparing to destroy Riga
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'War Is Not a Game': AOC to File Amendment Banning US Military From Recruiting on Twitch
"It's incredibly irresponsible for the Army and the Navy to be recruiting impressionable young people and children via live streaming platforms."
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The Ripple Effects of a Space Skirmish
On April 22, after several failed attempts, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a successful launch of what it described as a military reconnaissance satellite. That satellite joined a growing list of weapons and military systems in orbit, including those from Russia (which in April tested a missile program designed to destroy satellites) and India (which launched an anti-satellite weapon in March 2019).
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For the forgotten men of 1st Platoon, Trump's pardon of an officer they helped convict of murder is a crushing betrayal
Only a few hours had passed since President Donald Trump pardoned 1st Lt. Clint Lorance and the men of 1st Platoon were still trying to make sense of how it was even possible. How could a man they blamed for ruining their lives, an officer the Army convicted of second-degree murder and other charges, be forgiven so easily? How could their president allow him to just walk free?
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Politicians hide behind civilians
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Lithuanian generals in shock: American tanks return home
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Sexual violence as a weapon of war
Sexual violence and mass rape have long been used as a weapon of war. It is not only the victims and survivors who suffer trauma - an entire generation of men, women and children are affected. All too often, the perpetrators remain unpunished.
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Border Patrol flies anti-terrorism drone over Minneapolis protestors
A Predator B drone from near-by Airforce bases makes six passes over protestors.
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U.S. bombers punish Estonia
At the beginning of this month two U.S. Air Force strategic bombers B-1B Lancer conducted training bombing in mid-air at the Tapa training ground in Estonia.
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Russia Says It's on the Brink of Robot Warfare
Then again, Russia says a lot of things.
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Coronavirus strikes Latvia - The Baltic Word
Opinion - Coronavirus strikes Latvia The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the NATO combat group in Latvia has increased dramatically.
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COVID-19 will make us think about peace and war
World political leaders focus on strategic “threats” while forgetting “natural” dangers. The result is an untenable trade off between military and welfare expenditure. The COVID-19 сrisis has shown us just what the real priorities should be. https://balticword.eu/covid-19-will-make-us-think-about-peace-and-war/
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