Ukraine has developed four upgraded versions of the Chinese-made Mavic drone to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and resist electronic warfare, in response to China’s export limitations and high loss rates. The drones, meeting NATO standards, are already being used by Ukrainian troops, with one model from Reactive Drone offering a 60-minute flight time and 2.2-pound payload capacity. These new drones aim to reduce dependence on Chinese components and improve battlefield effectiveness, although challenges around domestic production remain.
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The fallout from Trump’s war on Harvard will outlast his term
Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...
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