BERLIN — Germany’s military has received the first IRIS-T SLM air defense system for its own forces after prioritizing the weapon’s production for Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022. “A new chapter of European air defense is shaping up,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at an inauguration ceremony for the equipment on a military base […]
“Top U.S. Defense Officials Head to Germany for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine Military Aid Strategy.hienca
Top U.S. military leaders will be in Germany to discuss Ukraine’s wartime needs as Russia has conducted one of its deadliest airstrikes in the conflict and Ukraine presses its offensive in Russia’s Kursk region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will host a meeting Friday at […]
WWII submarine captain’s final order: Sacrifice to protect the fleet.hienca
Submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore. (Naval History and Heritage Command) With the Battle of Midway raging in the Pacific in June 1942, Japanese forces 2,500 miles to the north were seizing control of the Aleutian Islands of Kiska and Attu. Their aim was clear: Distract American forces from Midway while sending a message that Japan […]
“Lamar Jackson Baffled by Isaiah Likely’s Missed Touchdown in Ravens’ Defeat.hienca
ThBaltimore Ravens’ season-opening 27–20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night couldn’t have ended in more dramatic fashion. As time expired, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw a laser to tight end Isaiah Likely for a potential game-tying touchdown in the back of the end zone. It was initially ruled a catch, but a […]
No Need to Panic: Ravens’ Week 1 Loss to Chiefs Isn’t a Cause for Alarm.hienca
Opening night against the defending champs was a tough matchup, but Baltimore will be better when its new offensive line has time to gel. Measuring a team’s progress or improvement over an offseason, based on the results of an opening-night road game against the defending Super Bowl champion, is a dubious exercise. So let’s keep […]