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Norway to develop new NASAMS radar with Raytheon and Kongsberg

October 24, 2024
The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System in the country against a simulated threat during exercise Formidable Shield in 2023. (Courtesy of the Royal Norwegian Navy). MILAN — The Norwegian Ministry of Defense will co-develop a new radar in partnership with Raytheon and Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace to boost the capabilities of the National Advanced…
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The Army’s black and gold PT uniform are here to stay

October 24, 2024
Soldiers might get more options for their PT gear, but the black and gold color scheme isn’t going anywhere, enlisted leaders said Monday. (Staff Sgt. Brittany Primavera/U.S. Army). Rumors of the demise of the Army’s black and gold PT gear were greatly exaggerated…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Tadano GR-1000XLL EVOLT 100-ton electric crane is coming to America [video]

October 23, 2024
Developed by Japanese material handling giant Tadano, the 100-ton GR-1000XLL EVOLT is a wheeled electric crane built to handle rough terrain and unfinished job site surfaces. And now, Tadano’s electric crane coming to America. First revealed last summer, the new electric rough terrain crane offers all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and can reach a maximum lifting height of more than 224 feet…
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Europe spends billions subsidizing ICE company cars

October 23, 2024
As Europe pushes to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU’s five biggest members are pouring billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE company cars – to the tune of $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. According to a new study, as…
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US Navy ousts top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

October 23, 2024
Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela, former commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan, and his executive officer were relieved of command over the weekend. (U.S. Navy) The Navy fired both the commanding and executive officers of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan, this…
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CryptoNews

Coinbase CEO, Elon Musk Back Pro-Crypto Senate Challenger Against Elizabeth Warren

October 23, 2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled agreement, amplifying the…
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