#Weapons
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 27, 2023
"Lavrov and several Russian milbloggers stated that Russia must maintain active operations in Ukraine and expressed worry over the prospect of further Western military support to Ukraine
Danilov stated that the Kremlin has activated a network of sleeper agents in Ukraine"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #News #Putin #CounterOffensive #Ukraine #Zelensky #ISW
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-27-2023
"Kyiv Confirms Poisoning of Intel Chief Budanov’s Wife
Sources in the Ukrainian intelligence community have confirmed to Kyiv Post that spy chief Kyrylo Budanov's wife, Marianna Budanova, is in hospital after being poisoned."
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #News #Putin #CounterOffensive #Ukraine #Zelensky #Assassination
"Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #IDF
https://www.npr.org/2023/11/28/1215508077/israel-hamas-gaza-hostages-captives-truce-extension
I wonder if we will EVER see HATRED FATIGUED.
"Teenage siblings freed from Hamas captivity, only to learn their mother had been murdered "
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #IDF
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/28/middleeast/alma-noam-or-siblings-hostage-hamas-intl-hnk/index.html
"Truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians when it resumes offensive"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #IDF
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-28-2023-a909a0a0c9c76ce80d1ff3e94bbe2ec4
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#PC12 #Weapons #Missiles #ArmsCompany https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qinetiq
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Gaza truce appears set to extend as Israel receives new list of captives
Those who still believe autonomous AI isn't a threat need to reassess their stance.
"Several #governments are lobbying the #UN for a binding resolution restricting the use of AI killer #drones, but the #USA is among a group of nations — which also includes #Russia, #Australia, and #Israel — who are resisting any such move, favoring a non-binding #resolution instead."
https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/the-pentagon-is-moving-toward-letting-ai-weapons-autonomously-decide-to-kill-humans/articleshow/105420637.cms
The #Pentagon is moving toward letting #AI #weapons autonomously decide to #kill #humans
Cava del Balestrieri in San Marino, San Marino
Where the crossbowmen of San Marino demonstrate their skills.#quarries #sports #weapons #section-Atlas
Cava del Balestrieri
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 26, 2023
"Russian forces complained about the vulnerability of ground lines of communication (GLOCs) in the east (left) bank Dnipro
Russia continues to face skilled and unskilled labor shortages
Russian forces continued attacks near Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, ... and advanced in some areas"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #News #Putin #CounterOffensive #Ukraine #Zelensky
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-26-2023
Finnish FM: Finland’s defence deal with Israel vs its stance on Gaza
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 639
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 638
North Korea suspends Seoul military agreement, restores troops at border
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Murmansk Governor: "humanitarian crisis is unfolding on border to Finland"
In what appears as a well orchestrated hoax, the north Russian Governor says about 300 migrants are desperately trying to make it to the border-crossing point of Salla and that Finland is to blame. "
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #News #Putin #CounterOffensive #Ukraine #Zelensky #Arctic #Finland
"Israel and Hamas have reached a deal on a cease-fire and hostages. What does it look like?"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #IDF
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-ceasefire-what-to-know-af1cfbc9dcaa1485ed7a9efaca7ec2b7
North Korea’s spy satellite launch: All you need to know
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637
US defence chief visits Kyiv, announces $100m military aid package
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 636
"Israel-Hamas war live updates: Heavy fighting erupts around Gaza's Indonesian Hospital
The new battles in northern Gaza came as hopes for a hostage deal were rising."
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #IDF
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna125939
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 635
‘Scream to the world, stop genocide’: Indonesian medics rally for Gaza
Russia loads missile with nuclear-capable glide vehicle into launch silo
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 632
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 631
"Why Gaza’s largest hospital has become the ‘epicenter’ of Israel’s war on Hamas"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #WarCrimes #Genocide
https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-15-23/index.html
There's a twist to the case of the Christchurch student charged with possession of weapons -- an extendable baton and a knife -- a couple of weeks ago.
Police have laid new charges for possession of a taser and a "hunting style flick knife".
The man has been banned from his halls of residence.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/uni-student-court-allegedly-having-taser-halls-residence
North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 630
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 629
"‘Biggest Art Theft Since Nazis’ – Ukraine Counteroffensive Update for Nov 13 (Europe Edition)
Kyiv sends delegation to US; Forces trade gains around Kupyansk; Zelensky thanks West for air defenses; Battles continue in Avdiivka, Zaporizhizhia; Russia reportedly looted more than 30 museums."
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #News #Putin #CounterOffensive #Ukraine #Zelensky #Russia
The suffering of innocents continues...
"Doctors at Gaza’s biggest hospital say newborns are dying after facility goes ‘out of service’
More infants born prematurely and receiving care at Al-Shifa hospital are at risk of dying as the facility goes out of service, the Palestinian Health Ministry said."
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #Rafah #Egypt #WarCrime
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 628
Indonesian staff at Gaza hospital ‘resigned to fate’ as Israelis close in
Could Israel's war on Gaza boost arms sales? | Counting the Cost
Could Israel’s war on Gaza boost arms sales?
Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack
Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests
Trade unionists shut down weapons factory to halt arms supply to Israel | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/trade-unionists-shut-down-weapons-factory-to-halt-arms-supply-to-israel
#TradeUnions
#TradeUnionists
#Weapons
#WeaponsFactoryShutDown
#Israel
#CeaseFireNow
#StopTheWar
The #US #military delivered a new batch of 1-ton #bombs to the Israeli army.
Daily shipment of #weapons is taking place from the US government to Israel.
#SaveGaza #StopIsrael
#palestine #Israel #Occupation #Apartheid #Politics #PeaceNow #StopTheWar #CeasefireNow @palestine
"What if lethality—the defining characteristic of a firearm—is not actually what many gun buyers are shopping for?"
Can a weapons manufacturer find a market in a country dominated by gun lovers and gun haters? https://www.thetrace.org/2023/11/byrna-less-lethal-weapon-self-defense/
After his return, it was unclear how much had been accomplished. On Thurs night, #Biden addressed the nation, performing the now-familiar balancing act between unwavering support for #Israel & commitment to help the #Palestinians. He said he was asking #Congress for an extra $106B in supplemental #funding, for #aid & #weapons for #Israel & #Ukraine.
Adventure Slime! ⚔️
Come on grab your friends
I really liked this slimey chara, original char design by @/Knuciuc (https://bsky.app/profile/knuciuc.com/post/3kbxw36ufk42g)
#art #digitalart #drawing #furry #furryart #cartoonist #scalie #slime #snake #snek #naga #fantasy #fantasyart #fourarms #weapons #medieval #alien #goo #goop
IRAN [Hamas & Hezbollah] UPDATE, OCTOBER 20, 2023
"Palestinian militias continued indirect fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel
Clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli security forces in the West Bank increased
Iranian-backed militants targeted US forces stationed [in Iraq]"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #ISW
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-october-20-2023
"What we know about the Gaza hospital blast
The deadly explosion at al-Ahli Baptist Hospital appears to have been caused by an errant Islamic Jihad rocket, U.S. officials said. Four military and munitions experts agreed it wasn’t from Israel."
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News #Gaza #Putin #Hezbollah #Ukraine #Zelensky
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/gaza-hospital-bombing-what-know-experts-video-rcna121136
Wanted War Criminal Arrives in China, China wants advanced technology & weaponry.
A match made in hell.
"This isn't about the economy anymore, it's all about advanced technology and weaponry. National security over the economy.
China/CCP priorities & its behavior have changed. In the past, whenever it seemed that a recession was on the horizon, the CCP came to the rescue. The explosive growth that experts once expected from China is over. Beijing's relationship with the outside world is no longer guided by the principles of economic rationality, but rather by its yearning for political power.
"This isn't about the economy anymore, it's all about advanced technology and weaponry.
A large coalition of Palestinian unions have today issued this statement -
They ask workers & their unions worldwide to stand with them against genocide.
Plz share widely.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1RPslgoxPrXNsjTjA4mxnUWtU_KeXctm3
#Palestine #ArmsIndustry #Weapons #BDS #Boycott #Solidarity #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #EthnicCleansing #IDF #Military #Abolition #TradeUnions #Unions #Workers #Divestment #SocialJustice #Violence #Peace
The USS Gerald R. Ford & its ~5k #USN #sailors & deck of #warplanes will be accompanied by #cruisers & #destroyers in a show of force that is meant to be ready to respond to anything, from possibly interdicting additional #weapons from reaching #Hamas & conducting #surveillance.
The large deployment… underscores the concern that the #UnitedStates has in trying to deter the #conflict from growing. The Israeli govt formal #DeclarationOfWar …gave the green light for "significant military steps"….
Good explanation of the situation.
"‘Israel’s 9/11’: Political analysts react to deadly Hamas attack"
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #Ukraine #NATO #Weapons #US #NAFO #Hamas #Palestine #Israel #Syria #Iran #Russia #Lebanon #News
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/08/israels-9/11-political-analysts-react-to-deadly-hamas-attack.html
Space ray guns. 🔫
I designed the grey on-board cannon as a replacement part for the 1970s Star Bird toy spaceship. It can be ordered in my 3D print store:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/GS32CBGGQ/star-bird-toy-gun-turret
#3d #b3d #MoI3D #art #artwork #space #guns #weapons #SciFi #ScienceFiction #DigitalArt #HardSurface #FediArt #MastoArt
#BBCNews - #Poland to stop supplying #weapons to #Ukraine over #grain row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66873495
For more details on what is the row about you could listen to #TheGlobalJigsaw #GrainDeal special:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5hl9
🗡️ Fresh batch of swords coming in hot🗡️
#swordtember #swordtember2023 #challenge #ttrpg #conceptart #mastoart #fediart #sword #weapons #illustration #art
The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”
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Littoral combat #ships were supposed to launch the #Navy into the future. Instead they broke down across the globe and many of their #weapons never worked.
Now the Navy is getting rid of them. One is less than five years old.
Archaeoethnologica: The Spears in the Earth? ... a hypotesis / As Lanças na Terra? ... uma hipótese
+INFO in: https://archaeoethnologica.blogspot.com/2023/09/as-lancas-na-terra-uma-hipotese.html
#archaeology #ethnoarchaeology #ritual #ritualdeposits #Hallstatt #analogy #ethnohistory #spear #weapons #protohistory #interpretation
On Ukraine's drone ships / USVs, a/k/a Sea Baby
These look to be improvised from generally-available parts, including aluminium-hulled skiffs, Sea-Doo (a/k/a JetSki), and impact fuses possibly salvaged from Russian missiles. Payload in excess of 350 kg, range of 800 km. Top speed "faster than anything else on the Black Sea".
Ukraine calls these "Sea Baby".
What the boats are not is electrically-powered drones, which someone had been strongly implying on Hacker News.
I'd also be curious whether or not fibreglass hulls (possibly fabricated by Ukraine) might have even lower radar signatures as compared to aluminium, though with wave chop detection's already likely challenging.
https://news.usni.org/2022/10/11/suspected-ukrainian-explosive-sea-drone-made-from-jet-ski-parts
Video (CNN): https://yewtu.be/watch?v=Iv1WbNY-yB0
Adapted from a recent HN discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37327036
White man faces trial in US for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house
"Russia Sinks Line Of Ships To Protect Kerch Bridge
Russia is working to create an improvised barrier in an attempt to protect its critical Kerch Bridge against future drone boat attacks. "
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #Ukraine #NATO #Putin #Russia #Weapons #US #Zelensky #News #CounterOffensive #NAFO #Moscow #Drones
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-sinks-line-of-its-own-ships-to-protect-kerch-bridge
Weird?
"Vladimir Putin gave a video address to participants in the BRICS business forum, on August 22 in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the main BRICS summit for member countries.
Journalists in the Kremlin pool report that the Russian president’s address was dubbed into Russian in a voice not belonging to Putin himself. Why ... is unclear. "
#EU #Pentagon #Military #War #Ukraine #NATO #Putin #Russia #Weapons #US #Zelensky #News #CounterOffensive #NAFO
How Tennessee’s Justice System Allows Dangerous People to Keep #Guns — With Deadly Outcomes
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Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in #DomesticViolence shootings in #Nashville since 2007.
Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun.
#Tennessee #Weapons #Police #CriminalJustice #Firearms #News
“#Russia is suspected of buying back military supplies previously shipped to #Myanmar and #India, according to a Nikkei analysis of customs clearance data. The survey found records of Russian repurchases of parts for tanks and missiles that had been exported to Myanmar and India. Russia may be reimporting the components to improve older #weapons destined for use in Ukraine, relying on help from countries with which it has long-standing military ties. | Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Ukraine-war/Russia-buying-back-arms-parts-exported-to-Myanmar-and-India
Israel has had Palestinians under occupation for decades, and that allows weapons companies to test and develop new technologies on them that can then be sold abroad.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to Antony Loewenstein about how that tech is developed, what it means for Palestinians, and how the Israeli government uses oppressive tech for diplomatic leverage.
Russian defence ministry says Wagner handing over weapons
The Biden Administration is expected to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes cluster munitions. The weaponry comes at a time when Ukrainian forces are struggling to make gains in their counteroffensive against Russia, but activist groups have been advocating a ban on their use. Read more about what cluster bombs are and why they are so controversial.
But we're talking #nuclear #weapons, not pistols, I reply.
"Nuclear, yes. They're weapons too. #Tactical nuclear weapons."
I mention the case of jailed #Belarus #opposition activist Maria #Kolesnikova. #Kalesnikava
"For months her relatives and lawyers have been denied access to her in #prison . Why?" I ask.
"I don't know anything about this," he claims." (cont.)
#Lukashenko replies: "And my friend #Xi Jinping and my Big Brother President #Putin ."
"But these are not your #weapons we're talking about," I point out. "They're #Russian ones. It's not your decision to take."
"In #Ukraine a whole army is fighting with foreign weapons, isn't it," the #Belarusian leader retorts. "#Nato weapons. Because they've run out of their own. So why can't I fight with someone else's weapons?"(cont.)