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Trump suggests he could use the military to keep the L.A. Olympics ‘safe’ – The Washington Post

Trump suggests he could use the military to keep the L.A. Olympics ‘safe’  The Washington Post ESTABLISHING THE WHITE HOUSE TASK FORCE ON THE 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS  The White House (.gov) Trump establishes LA Olympics security task force and threatens to redeploy National Guard  LAist President Trump signs executive order creating White House Olympics task force  NBC Los Angeles Trump Thanks Casey Wasserman For …

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Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games

Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games

WASHINGTON — In past Olympic Games held on American soil, sitting presidents have served in passive, ceremonial roles. President Trump may have other plans. An executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday names him chair of a White House task force on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, viewed by the president as “a premier opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism,” according to …

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L3Harris, Joby Aviation partner to develop military aircraft

L3Harris, Joby Aviation partner to develop military aircraft

(Reuters) -Defense firm L3Harris Technologies is working with air taxi maker Joby Aviation to develop a vertical take-off and landing aircraft for defense applications, the companies said on Friday. Flight testing for the new military-grade version of Joby’s VTOL aircraft is planned for fall 2025, with operational demonstrations expected in 2026. Joby’s gas turbine hybrid VTOL aircraft is designed for …

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Harvard Physicist Says “This Ultra-Thin Chip Changes Everything” as Quantum Optics Breakthrough Triggers Global Race for Next-Gen Military Tech

Harvard Physicist Says “This Ultra-Thin Chip Changes Everything” as Quantum Optics Breakthrough Triggers Global Race for Next-Gen Military Tech

IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 Researchers at Harvard University have developed a novel metasurface that simplifies complex quantum operations. 🔬 The metasurface replaces multiple optical components, addressing scalability issues in photon-based quantum information processing. 📈 By utilizing graph theory, the team translates complex quantum states into practical nanoscale patterns on the metasurface. 💡 This innovation paves the way for cost-effective and …

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Ted Cruz looks to force changes to military flights near airports, after deadly airline crash – Politico

Ted Cruz looks to force changes to military flights near airports, after deadly airline crash  Politico NTSB launches 3-day investigative hearing on deadly DC plane crash  Fox News The NTSB is set to hold a hearing on the DCA midair collision. Here’s what to know  NPR ‘It’s going to be a gut punch’: Families of Flight 5342 brace for days-long NTSB investigative hearing  WAVY.com …

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U.S. military X-37B spaceplane prepares for eighth mission 

U.S. military X-37B spaceplane prepares for eighth mission 

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force announced a launch window for the next mission of the X-37B reusable spaceplane. The eighth flight of the Boeing-built plane, officially designated Orbital Test Vehicle-8 (OTV-8), is scheduled to lift off no earlier than August 21 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. To continue reading this article: Register now …

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Office of Public Affairs | Cadence Design Systems Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $140 Million for Unlawfully Exporting Semiconductor Design Tools to a Restricted PRC Military University

Office of Public Affairs | Cadence Design Systems Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Over 0 Million for Unlawfully Exporting Semiconductor Design Tools to a Restricted PRC Military University

Note: View a copy of the plea agreement and criminal information. The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) of the Justice Department’s National Security Division (NSD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California (NDCA) today announced that Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence), a multinational electronic design automation (EDA) technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, has …

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“They’re Back From the Dead”: Cold War F-4 Phantoms Revived to Launch Satellites and Experts Warn “This Is Military Space 2.0”

“They’re Back From the Dead”: Cold War F-4 Phantoms Revived to Launch Satellites and Experts Warn “This Is Military Space 2.0”

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Starfighters International is expanding its capabilities by acquiring twelve F-4 Phantoms for innovative space launch operations. ✈️ The F-4s will enhance the company’s ability to provide rapid and flexible access to low Earth orbit for small satellite missions. 💡 Utilizing vintage military technology, Starfighters aims to reduce launch weight and improve fuel efficiency, aligning with NASA’s …

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Military bases revert to original names with different namesakes

Military bases revert to original names with different namesakes

In 2023, amid a national reckoning on issues of race in America, seven Army bases’ names were changed because they honored Confederate leaders. Now, those same bases are reverting back to their original names, this time with different namesakes who share Confederate surnames — the Army found other service members with the same last names to honor. Members of the …

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Afghan translator who worked for US military detained by Ice in Connecticut | US immigration

Afghan translator who worked for US military detained by Ice in Connecticut | US immigration

An Afghan wartime translator granted a US immigration visa after risking his life to help US troops has been detained by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents, in the latest sign that the Trump administration is willing to flout legal agreements and promises to allies in pursuit of its unprecedented immigration crackdown. Identified only as Zia S, the 35-year-old …

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