Tankers Charging Drones With Lasers The Focus Of New DARPA Program
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- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
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- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
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- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
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18 hurt, 1 critically, as Hezbollah drone hits community center in northern Israel
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War reporter allegedly killed: Moscow complains about damaged energy facilities: Russia claims to have intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones. Nevertheless ...
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- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
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- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
🔴 Live: Iran launches direct drone strikes at Israel, says Israeli army: Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at ...
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Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage unclear : Israeli forces carried out an operation in Iran on Thursday night ...
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Houthis say Iran’s attack on Israel ‘legal’: AL-MUKALLA: Houthi militia said on Sunday that Iran’s large-scale missile and drone launch on Israel was “lawful” ...
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Israel vs. Iran: What an All-Out War Could Look Like: Iran’s massive missile and drone attack on Israel, which began in the late hours of April 13 ...
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AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
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Iran launches drone strikes on Israel: IDF: Iran has launched a wave of drone strikes toward Israel, the White House and Israeli Defense Forces said Saturday ...
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US Air Force Secretary so confident in AI-controlled F-16s, he'll fly in one: With a pilot as backup of course: VENOM is still emerging tech
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Israeli navy’s uses new aerial defense system to intercept drone: The Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvette successfully intercepted a drone approaching ...
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Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
House passes series of bills aimed at squeezing Tehran financially: The Republican-led House on Monday voted in favor of a series of bills aimed at squeezing ...
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Lockheed Martin Unveils New Mako Hypersonic Missile Which Can Be Carried Internally By The F-35
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Explained: What is Iran’s drone and missile capacity as attack launched on Israel
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Zelenskyy condemns Iranian attack, urges support for Ukraine similar to Israel’s aid
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Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
Russian missiles pound Ukraine's embattled energy system: Russia staged a major missile and drone strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure early on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-strike-targets-cities-across-ukraine-2024-04-11/
US Air Force airdrops over 25,000 meals into Gaza: In a bid to aid civilians amid the ongoing conflict, US Central Command (CENTCOM) airdropped aid into Northern ...
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Iran fires air defences at military base after suspected Israeli drone attack - National | Globalnews.ca
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How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes - National | Globalnews.ca
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Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant significantly increases accident risk, IAEA head says
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Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Drones are crowding Ukraine’s skies, largely paralyzing battlefield : Cheap drones deployed as ‘eyes in the skies’ over Ukraine are transforming warfare ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/14/ukraine-drones-russia-war-skies/
Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant are very dangerous: The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukrainian drone attacks on the Zaporizhzhia ...
reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-ukrainian-attacks-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-are-very-dangerous-2024-04-08/
Habeck opens Quantum Systems' German drone factory in Ukraine: German drones have been in use in Ukraine for a long time. Now they are also being built on site ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100389946/habeck-eroeffnet-deutsche-drohnenfabrik-von-quantum-systems-in-der-ukraine.html
Live blog: Israel will invade Rafah and return to Khan Younis — minister: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 188th day — has killed ...
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