November 8, 2023 | International, Land
US Army eyes $3.1 billion ammo production boost in new spending ask
The service wants to more than triple its stateside 155mm munition production, with infrastructure upgrades planned across the country.
August 20, 2024 | International, C4ISR, Security
Iranian Cyber Group TA453 Targets Jewish Leader with New AnvilEcho Malware
Iranian state-sponsored TA453 hackers target a prominent Jewish figure with new AnvilEcho malware via sophisticated phishing.
https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/iranian-cyber-group-ta453-targets.html
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December 12, 2019 | International, Land, C4ISR
Marines integrate upgrades to off-the-shelf UTVs
Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The Marine Corps announced Wednesday that its Utility Task Vehicles are undergoing safety and performance upgrades. "We bought the vehicle as a [commercial-off-the-shelf] solution, so it's not going to have everything we want right from the factory," said Jason Engstrom, lead systems engineer for the UTV at PEO Land Systems, in a Marine Corps press release. The changes underway include high clearance control arms, new run-flat tires, floorboard protection, a road march kit, a clutch improvement kit and an environmental protection cover. Mechanics discovered control arms were getting bent due to rocks in areas the Marines were driving, and sticks were puncturing the floorboards. The UTV team is also adding covers for driving on hot days and upgraded tires inspired by the offroad racing industry. UTVs, which the Marine Corps began using in 2017, are equipped with minimal armor to allow infantry to carry ammunition, equipment, provisions or injured personnel. Each UTV is about 12 feet long and can carry up to four Marines or 1,500 pounds of supplies. The vehicles can also fit inside Marine Corps aircraft, like the MV-22 Osprey or the CH-53 helicopter. https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2019/12/11/Marines-integrate-upgrades-to-off-the-shelf-UTVs/4881576101375
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August 10, 2023 | International, Aerospace
Virgin Galactic flies first tourists to edge of space
It was Virgin Galactic’s seventh trip to space since 2018, but the first with a ticket-holder. Italian military and government researchers soared in June.