North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North’s weaponry that includes the country’s banned ballistic missiles. And Tesla has some competition – as seven automakers join together to form a new company to provide EV charging across the country.  It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, July 27, 2023. North Korea shows banned ballistic…

Senior officials from Russia and China visited North Korea as the country gets set to mark 70 years since the armistice that ended the Korean War. The anniversary is Thursday, July 27. The officials, which include Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, were expected to attend a massive military parade showcasing North Korea’s latest weaponry. According…

Move over, Willy, there’s a new favorite Orca in the water. Boeing Defense released video of its Orca on July 18, fittingly surrounded by a pod of slightly dumbfounded dolphins. Based on its Echo Voyager test vehicle, Boeing’s Orca is what’s known as an extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle, or XLUUV. The Pentagon ordered a pod…

The conflict in Ukraine, which began more than a year and a half ago, shows no signs of abating even as Ukrainian forces have initiated their counteroffensive against Russia. Recent actions by the U.S. government indicate that the war is expected to carry on for some time. “We want to make sure that the Ukrainians…

A tragedy at Martha’s Vineyard claims the life of the personal chef of former President Obama’s. And mental health care services could start costing you the same copay as visits to your physician. It’s time for The Rundown for Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Obama’s personal chef drowns at Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts State Police have confirmed…

More than 30,000 troops from 13 different countries are in Australia for Talisman Sabre 2023. This year’s gathering of military might is the largest ever joint military exercises between the United States and Australia. Americans and Australians may make up the bulk of participants, but war fighters from Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Indonesia, Fiji,…

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks. And Twitter gets rebranded. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, July 24, 2023. Ukraine, Russia trade attacks Russian authorities accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow on Monday, July 24. Two buildings were hit and one of the drones ended up near the Russian…

For more than two decades, Vladimir Putin hasn’t just led Russia, he’s pushed out any who would oppose him. Many believe it’s why he invaded Ukraine, and why he never goes too long without rattling the saber. “I think what Putin is doing, is he’s trying to, with the limited resources he has, but with…

From the start of the invasion in Ukraine, the threat of nuclear weapons has loomed large on the battlefield. Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly says the use of tactical nukes is very much on the table. President Biden said those threats are very real, but what does that mean? Nuclear arsenals Nine countries around the…

If the United States and Chinese navies ever square off, submarines will be a deciding factor. In a recent war game simulating a conflict between China and the U.S., outcomes showed attack submarines would wreak havoc on the People’s Liberation Army navy. In order to contribute to the fight, however, the submarines need to be…