Liberty Without Strings

US Firm Boosts Production Of Precision Anti-Drone Systems Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering, A Florida-based company is accelerating production of powerful systems that can counter small drone threats. VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) deliver precision strike capabilities against drones. The system has proved its efficacy on the frontline. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the system is a self-contained platform that delivers advanced reconnaissance and can conduct operations against remotely piloted aircraft. VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system installed on vehicle L3Harris Technologies recently installed its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system aboard a GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), demonstrating...

6 Things To Know As Iran Conflict Hits 1-Month Mark Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, A month has passed since U.S. and Israeli forces jointly launched a surprise attack on Iran, delivering the opening blow in an ongoing effort the U.S. military has dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Iranian forces have since retaliated with attacks on targets across the region and spooked international trade. President Donald Trump has recently raised the prospect of a peace deal, but his administration is also preparing additional military options. Here’s where things stand after four weeks...

Following a second day of talks between Russia and Ukraine, officials from both countries described the discussions as “difficult.” On Wednesday, Ukrainian and Russian officials met for a second day of talks in Geneva. The discussions lasted two hours and were significantly shorter than the Tuesday meetings. Vladimir Medinsky, Russia’s top negotiator, described the talks […]