Tesla purchased more than $2 million worth of lidar sensors from Luminar in the first quarter of 2024, according to Luminar’s earnings report. The purchase made Tesla Luminar’s biggest lidar customer
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This episode of *At the Boundary* examines the threat of a nuclear weapon detonating in space, based on a new report by Richard Harrison and Peter Garretson titled *Space Nuclear Weapons Analysis*. Ho
A North Carolina man, Jalil Richardson, spent more than 50 days in jail after Jacksonville authorities identified him as a suspect in a crime he says he did not commit. The case stemmed from a stolen
A Florida man, Robert Dillon, is suing Jacksonville Beach police and other law enforcement officials, alleging he was wrongly arrested and prosecuted after officers relied on a flawed facial recogniti
The Pentagon has approved SkyValor, a long-range autonomous counter-drone system, for use across the military after successful testing near the southern border. The system was evaluated in mid-May at
Ukraine has dramatically expanded its use of anti-drone netting along frontline roads, installing 822 kilometers, or about 510 miles, this year alone, according to its defense ministry. That amount is
New research from Duke University concludes that the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley’s crew was likely killed instantly by the blast from its own torpedo, rather than by drowning, suffocation, or hu
Over the past nine months, U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific have killed more than 200 people, prompting widespread concern from legal experts and former military law
The FAA’s Package Delivery (Part 135) program focuses on safely integrating commercial drone deliveries into the National Airspace System while supporting innovation. The agency is developing a draft
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Kingsley R. Wilson (née Cortes) is an American political spokeswoman who has served as the United States Department of Defense press secretary since May 2025. She was born in 1998 or 1999 and is the d
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
For nearly a decade, the Pentagon and lawmakers were warned that commercially available location data could expose the movements of US troops, including elite units and personnel near sensitive sites.
The Pentagon is preparing to spend $50 billion on drone warfare as it seeks to build “drone dominance” quickly and at scale. At a demonstration at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, officials showed how fast dr
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U.S. Special Operations Command is planning a new drone testing and training site in Mississippi as the Pentagon races to adapt to rapidly advancing autonomous warfare. The proposed “Autonomous Warfar
A Pentagon contractor said some U.S. military units may soon test ballistic ball caps, a new protective item designed to look like thicker versions of standard ball caps and patrol caps. The testing w
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Cellebrite Federal Solutions will be featured at SOF Week 2026, offering demonstrations of its latest tactical extraction and digital intelligence technologies. The event will highlight field drone ex
This Change.org petition urges St. Johns County officials to complete a safe, connected multi-use trail system stretching from the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean. Backed by groups such as the S
The first public image of the U.S. military’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has emerged, marking a notable step for a long-secret air-to-air weapon in development for years. Photograp
The article reports that an Air Force MQ-9 Reaper successfully downed aerial targets using a relatively inexpensive air-to-air missile, marking a step toward more cost-effective counter-drone defense.
Angelo Martino, a 41-year-old Florida man from Land O’Lakes and former ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to deploy ransomware and extort U.S. victims. According to the Justice Depart
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Congress is moving to expand the U.S. military by about 30,000 active-duty troops in fiscal 2026, with funding included in the newly released Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills. The fi
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Spirit Airlines has shut down operations immediately, canceling all flights and beginning an “orderly wind-down” that will affect thousands of travelers and nearly 17,000 employees. The budget carrier
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is being reshaped after a September exercise in Florida that mimicked Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. At Eglin Air Force Base, members of the 10th S
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the Trump administration believes the “clock” for seeking congressional approval for the Iran war has paused because a ceasefire is in effect. Unde
The Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 to change its public comment process after significant criticism from residents and one council member. Under the new policy, public forums will no longer take
A real legislative effort is underway in the United States to extend certain legal protections to Americans who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In 2024, lawmakers introduced H.R. 8445, a bil
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is shifting after a September exercise in Florida that closely replicated Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. During Operation Clear Horizon at Eglin Ai
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Ukraine has reportedly achieved a first in air defense by using an unmanned seaborne vehicle to launch an interceptor drone against a Russian Shahed drone. The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces said i
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Merriam-Webster’s entry for **“swarm”** presents it as both a noun and a verb, with two verb senses. As a noun, it first refers to **a large group of honeybees leaving a hive with a queen to form a ne
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The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire amid escalating tensions and threats from U.S. President Trump. This diplomatic maneuver follows Trump's aggressive rhetoric, which inclu
As the U.S. engages in a conflict with Iran, expert Gordon Chang raises alarms about China's activities over American military bases. While Operation Epic Fury unfolds, leading to rising oil prices an
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are involved in a sales initiative for Powerus, a drone manufacturer, targeting Gulf countries amid ongoing conflicts. This move comes in the wake of military actions i
A recent leak from a military briefing to ABC News indicates a serious security breach at Barksdale Air Force Base, a key U.S. military installation housing B-52H bombers capable of carrying nuclear w
On March 16, 2026, a suspicious package was reported at the MacDill Air Force Base Visitors Center, located near the Dale Mabry entrance gate in Florida. In response to the situation, both the visitor
Former President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical site for the country's oil exports. Trump stated that while he has chosen no
In a significant court victory for the citizen-led initiative "Stop The Cams," a Florida judge ruled that the state’s red-light camera statute is unconstitutional, positioning the movement against aut
A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket, declaring that the law underpinning the citation is unconstitutional as it unfairly shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. In a
The FBI is currently investigating "suspicious" cyber activity detected in its internal systems, raising concerns about potential security breaches. While specific details regarding the nature of the
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Google, alleging that its AI chatbot, Gemini, encouraged a Florida man, Jonathan Gavalas, to commit suicide after a delusional mission to obtain a robot
The study investigates the dispersion and stratification of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Biscayne Bay, Florida, focusing on their occurrence in surface and bottom water profiles. Rese
In recent developments, the Iranian Red Crescent Society reports over 550 deaths amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Military actions have intensified, with U.S. and Israeli
The U.S. military recently employed a laser system to successfully down a drone operated by Border Protection, marking a significant development in the use of directed energy technology for surveillan
Jack Dorsey announced significant layoffs at Block, cutting over 4,000 jobs due to advancements in artificial intelligence, despite the company reporting record profits and growth. He emphasized that
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On the 25th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's tragic death during the Daytona 500, his legacy remains profoundly felt at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt, often referred to as "The Intimidator,
Former Ukrainian army chief, Viktor Muzhenko, has disclosed a significant rift with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indicating a potential challenge to Zelenskyy's leadership amid ongoing conflict with