The Stryker vehicle is a big deal in the U. S. Army. With more than 3, 000 of these machines in action, they are everywhere. They can carry nine soldiers plus the driver and commander. The Dragoon version is extra powerful. It has a 30 mm autocannon and a machine gun on top. But all this power comes
A military doctor is in deep trouble. Maj. Blaine McGraw, who worked at Fort Hood, Texas, is accused of some really bad things. He's charged with secretly recording his patients, acting inappropriately as an officer, disobeying orders, and lying. These charges cover a lot of time, from January to De
Trump is heading to Baltimore for the Army-Navy game. This is interesting because he recently criticized the city's crime rate. He made this announcement during a call with soldiers on Thanksgiving. When asked who he thought would win, he joked about getting in trouble but said he'd be at the game. ...
In a recent discussion, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the importance of Ukraine maintaining a robust military presence even after a potential peace agreement with Russia. He emphasized that security assurances are a hot topic in talks with the U. S. and Ukraine. Merz pointed out that
The U. S. Army is facing a sky full of new threats. Drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles are becoming smarter and more dangerous. The old ways of defending against these threats are not enough anymore. The Army needs to adapt and modernize its air defense systems to keep up with the chang
Drones are becoming a big worry. They can cause a lot of damage quickly. The Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, thinks this is one of the biggest threats we face. But he also believes the U. S. is handling it well. The Army is leading the way in dealing with this drone problem. They are working closely
The U. S. Army is planning a massive increase in drone production. They want to buy at least one million drones in the next few years. This is a huge jump from the current rate of about 50, 000 drones per year. The Army is learning from the war in Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia are using small, c
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the el
Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold request. He wants a massive pay package worth nearly a trillion dollars. In return, he promises to build a "robot army. " This army, however, does not exist yet. Musk expressed his concerns during a recent earnings call. He worries about losing control o
