What's actually happening in the South China Sea?

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Satellite images and onboard footage show how the race to build and fortify artificial islands in the South China Sea is nudging America and China closer to conflict.

Microsoft lost billions of dollars on HoloLens, and its huge IVAS military contract is in trouble

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A US Army soldier wearing a prototype IVAS headset.
A US Army soldier wearing a prototype IVAS headset.

US Army

The US Navy has launched a high-tech scavenger hunt on Reddit to recruit the 'next generation of submariners'

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The US Navy is using a Reddit recruiting campaign to find the next generation of submarine operators.
The US Navy recruiting the next generation of submarine operators on Reddit.

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Ukraine's wild, fire-breathing drones aim to create terror among Russian troops, military experts say

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A still from a video attributed to Ukraine's 108th Territorial Defense Brigade in September 2024, appearing to show a drone raining a flaming substance on a Russian-held treeline.
A drone appears to rain fire on a treeline in this video attributed to Ukraine's 108th Territorial Defense Brigade.

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russia, which is in a demographic crisis, wants people to stop using dating apps in Kursk and other regions

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A woman talks by a mobile phone past to a military propaganda billboard with picture of a Russian Armed Forces officer, advertising the contract service in the army in Moscow.
Russia is telling some citizens not to use dating apps because of perceived security risks.

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Take a look at the 'Mighty Dragon,' China's $120 million stealth fighter meant to rival the US Air Force's fifth-gen jets

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A 3D render of Chinese stealth jet J-20.
A 3D rendering of the Chengdu J-20 Chinese stealth jet.

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Behind the Curtains of the Global Arms Industry

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Demonstration of a ttactical tthrowable robot, a counter-terrorism device used to carry out reconnaissance operations.
A demonstration of a tactical throwable robot, a counter-terrorism device used to carry out reconnaissance operations, took place at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Poland.

Nikita Teryoshin

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says he loves 'burning the short-sellers' who bet against 'great companies' to fund their cocaine habits

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Alex Karp in a purple sweather talking at a conference
Palantir CEO Alex Karp.

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Ukraine needs the West to do more than seize Russian assets, Janet Yellen says

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Janet Yellen
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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A Gen Z Israeli explained why he's refusing to fight Hamas. Now Israel has sent him to military prison.

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photo portrait of Tal Mitnick
Tal Mitnick, 18, of Tel Aviv.

Soul Behar Tsalik, Mesarvot Network

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