The Space Force general overseeing the White House’s ambitious $185 billion national missile shield initiative redoubled on promises to deliver an operational capability by mid-2028, even if it means changing plans and incorporating different technologies to do so.Gen. Michael Guetlein, the appointed czar for the United States’ “Golden Dome” initiative, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday, telling lawmakers that plans to build the shield were proceeding apace, despite concerns in Congress about its funding and a dearth of regular updates.In January, Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., the co-chair of the House Golden Dome Caucus, told Military Times that he…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics I think it’s fair to say that when most anglers think about trout, they picture smaller, wade-able, streams and rivers. These are, after all, where most people pursue these fish. But scattered throughout the country are big rivers that hold heavier wild brown trout than your average small flow. In many cases, these rivers are more known for their populations of walleye, smallmouth, and muskies. And while there may not be as many trout in these environments, the ones that do exist tend to grow big.…

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This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  A Man-Made Catastrophe What I am about to tell you is not a prediction; it is a warning based on hard evidence. By the end of 2027, if the Strait of Hormuz accrues many more months of wartime closure, millions of people will starve to death. Not because of a drought or a plague, but because a small group of men in Washington and Tel Aviv chose war over peace. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already cut off the flow of fertilizer to the world’s most…

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The U.S. Navy commissioned the newest addition to its fleet of nuclear fast-attack submarines during a ceremony Saturday.The service formally welcomed the USS Idaho to active service at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut, after several years of construction, making it the 26th Virginia-class submarine ready to participate in military operations.“The Idaho connection is more than a name, it is a legacy — a legacy built before us that is being reborn today,” Cmdr. Chad J. Guillerault, Idaho’s commanding officer, said during the ceremony. “I am incredibly proud to be the commissioning captain of a vessel so steeped in tradition.”RELATEDThe…

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here.The cruise missile-killing high-energy laser weapon the U.S. Defense Department envisions as part of its “Golden Dome for America” domestic missile defense shield is beginning to take shape.The new Joint Laser Weapon System — a collaboration between the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy that Laser Wars first reported about in June 2025 — will initially consist of a containerized 150-kilowatt system with the potential to scale to at least 300kw to defeat incoming cruise missile threats, according to the…

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here.When U.S. Navy leaders declared that “the dream of a laser on every ship can become a real one” earlier this year, they apparently had one particular ship in mind.The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush shot down multiple drones with a high-energy laser weapon stationed on its flight deck during a first-of-its-kind live-fire test in October 2025, the Navy recently revealed. Photos published to the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service on April 20 show a 20 kilowatt…

The Army is planning to bulk up its lightweight Infantry Squad Vehicle with a heavier, hybrid-powered variant, according to a federal contracting notice.The service wants to add 606 ISV-Heavy vehicles to its existing fleet of roughly 1,105 ISVs through a three-contract effort, signaling a shift in how it intends to use the platform.While the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops. Instead, it emphasizes onboard power generation and mission system support.According to a GM Defense factsheet, the ISV-H is designed for “a myriad…

A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked to the toxic herbicide.Former Army telecommunications technician Ronald Christoforo, along with Michele Christoforo, filed suit Monday in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut, alleging that the VA discriminates against thousands of disabled children of Vietnam veterans by providing compensation to those whose mothers served but not their fathers, with one exception: children born with spina bifida. In the suit, the Christoforos note that Michele’s birth defect, which causes…

The Air Force is asking Congress for $3.9 billion to buy 15 Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tankers in fiscal 2027, an $800 million increase over fiscal 2026, according to Air Force budget materials released April 21. Annual procurement is expected to rise to 18 aircraft per year from 2028 to 2031.The service also clarified plans for the size of its KC-46 fleet. Procurement figures in the fiscal 2027 budget document initially indicated a goal of 319 aircraft, but the Air Force corrected that number on April 24, confirming the program of record is 263 KC-46As, Defense Daily reported. The expansion runs…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Lake Superior is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world. At over 300 miles long and 160 miles wide, this vast inland sea has fascinated mankind for centuries. The lake is the final resting place hundreds of ships and, according to legend, the lake never gives up her dead. Yet, in the deepest part of Superior’s icy black waters — a quarter mile below the surface — researchers are discovering a growing number of extremely thin lake trout that appear to be wasting…

This article was originally published by Ulrich F. at The Mises Institute.  If we were to identify the most sacrosanct dogma of Western modernity—the one that no one questions—it would undoubtedly be representative democracy. We automatically assume that it is the best form of government that humanity has ever invented—a sort of “end of history” method of governance and the ultimate political achievement. Representative Democracy Is Not Democratic The first problem is conceptual and fatal: Representative democracy is simply not democratic. One person cannot perfectly represent another’s freedom, desires, needs, or individuality. Consider an individual representing 100,000 others, as is…

On the first day of the Army’s most elite combat engineering competition, the winning team made an error that could have knocked them out of running. For a swimming task, the pair forgot to swim the entire length of the lane, skipping out on 100 meters of the event.Despite being upset and confused, 1st Lt. Bryce Sullenger said the duo “knew we had to brush it off our shoulders and move on to the next event.” And move on, they did.Representing the 75th Ranger Regiment, Sullenger and his partner, 1st Lt. Christopher Barrett put aside the setback and won first…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. Pistol caliber carbines, or PCCs, make up one of the fastest-growing segments of the firearms industry. Most commonly chambered in 9mm, they are compact, easy and fun to shoot, and ammunition is relatively affordable. PCCs span a spectrum of price points, and we got an in-depth look at that in our 2026 Gun Test. More specifically, we had a hands-on, no-BS look at just what you’re getting for a premium PCC, and what you might be giving up going with one that’s more affordable. …

The U.S. Marine Corps announced that established uniform and grooming standards must be met within 12 months, regardless of medical conditions, in accordance with the Department of Defense’s previous guidance.The statement says that temporary uniform or grooming standards exceptions for medical conditions are limited to 12 months and gives guidance on the separation process for Marines unable to comply with the order, according to a Marine Administrative message signed Friday.The release mentions this update includes those who experience Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, commonly known as razor bumps and mainly affects those with tightly curled hair, like Black men. Secretary of Defense Pete…

Infamous Christian Nationalist and War Chief, Pete Hegseth, has been pushing religion hard within the ranks of the United States military. Since taking up the post of Secretary of Defense, Hegseth has moved to put his personal stamp on all things religious in the military. Many are becoming concerned with the ruling class’s rhetoric on religion and rightfully so. Christian Nationalism Intensifies: US Troops Told War Is “God’s Plan” Since the death of Charile Kirk, Christian nationalism has taken the spotlight in the U.S. It’s becoming a front and center issue in almost every single policy debate and even the…

The U.S. Navy’s premier operational unmanned carrier-based aircraft completed its first test flight on Saturday, the sea service announced. The MQ-25A Stingray launched from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, and flew for about two hours, according to a Navy release.Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots controlled the MQ-25A Stingray during its test flight from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station. The pilots conducted a series of tests to validate the aircraft’s basic flight controls, engine performance and handling features, the release stated.As an aerial refueling tanker, the MQ-25A is designed to assume…