AH-64 Apache gets 30mm proximity cannon ammunition to destroy drones

AH-64 Apache gets 30mm proximity cannon ammunition to destroy drones

The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has evolved into a counter-drone platform in recent years – something we’ve been following closely. While the Israeli Air Force pioneered this role for the AH-64 for years, the US military officially codified it and added new capabilities in the process. Now, as we hinted a while back, the Apache … Read more

The exclusive US military is preparing for potentially several weeks of operations in Iran

The exclusive US military is preparing for potentially several weeks of operations in Iran

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has been bracing for the possibility of weeks of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a much more serious conflict than seen before between the countries. The … Read more

Evidence of Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopters delivered to Iran mounts

Evidence of Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopters delivered to Iran mounts

A video has emerged that is said to show a Russian-made Mi-28NE Havoc attack helicopter flying over the Iranian capital Tehran. Last week, images also appeared online that appeared to show at least one Mi-28NE in Iran. The arrival of the Havocs in Iran could also indicate the delivery of weapons and other materials from … Read more

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as death toll in protests rises to at least 544

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as death toll in protests rises to at least 544

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to negotiate with Washington after its threat to hit the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move that came as activists said Monday that the death toll in nationwide demonstrations had risen to at least 544. Iran had … Read more

“My goal is to help people seek clarity about their finances and retirement planning”

“My goal is to help people seek clarity about their finances and retirement planning”

Hoxton Wealth CEO Chris Ball got his start in the business after attending a KPMG careers fair. · Paul Adams Chris Ball’s early penchant for graft and work ethic began at the age of 11 in Watford, doing newspaper delivery rounds and washing cars. Twenty years later, as CEO, Ball struggled to make sure the … Read more

ANALYSIS-Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with unused weapon of 2024

ANALYSIS-Putin sends warning to Ukraine and West with unused weapon of 2024

By Mark Trevelyan and Andrew Osborn LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin’s launch of a hypersonic Oreshnik missile appears aimed at intimidating Ukraine and sending a signal of Russian military power to Europe and the United States at a crucial moment in talks to end the war. Putin has repeatedly boasted of the … Read more

What’s next for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks?

What’s next for Lebanon amid Israeli attacks?

As the deadline the Lebanese government has set for disarming Hezbollah in the country’s south approaches, the group insists it will not give up its weapons. The Lebanese cabinet tasked the military in August with formulating a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, in line with a plan presented by the United … Read more

The Florida Python cowboy makes a new tactic for hunting iguanas

The Florida Python cowboy makes a new tactic for hunting iguanas

The annals of Florida’s eternal battle with invasive species are filled with creative, unique, and bizarre techniques for ridding the marauding pest state. Barefoot python hunting, robot rabbits, contract killers, DNA testing, specially trained dogs and artificial intelligent traps are all in the arsenal. By chance, a new method appeared – diving with iguanas. Mike … Read more