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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...

Iran War Puts Ukraine Peace Talks On Hold, As Gulf Venue Under Attack The Russia-Ukraine war, having just last month entered its fifth year, continues experiencing spillover effects from the Trump-ordered Operation Epic Fury in Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has newly announced (overnight) that trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States are on hold due to the Iran war. In his nightly address, Zelensky said Ukraine remains in constant contact with Washington but the diplomatic process has paused: "We continue to engage with the United States practically on...

"Looking For Lifeline": Spirit Airlines Asks Trump Admin For Emergency Bailout Bankrupt Spirit Airlines appears to be flying on fumes, with a late Friday report indicating the budget carrier has become so desperate for cash that it has approached the Trump administration for an emergency bailout, even as creditors mull pulling the plug at any moment. Aviation news website The Air Current reports that Spirit has asked the Trump administration for "hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funding" to offset the surge in jet fuel costs that have pushed the...