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The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force, Joint Interagency Task Force 401, is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico over the weekend.“By working hand-in-hand with the [Federal Aviation Administration] and our interagency partners, we are ensuring that these cutting-edge capabilities are safe, effective, and ready to protect Americans from emerging drone threats,” U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of the JIATF-401, stated in a release. “Our measure of success is to quickly deliver state-of-the-art C-UAS capability to the warfighter, and this test furthers that mission.”The release did not state the specific laser system being tested.The test will be conducted in partnership with the FAA. It aims to address FAA safety concerns about lasers, and will gather data for the agency regarding eye safety for aircrews and potential effects on aircraft during tests conducted using aircraft surrogate models, according to the release. The trials will also test laser systems’ automatic safety shut-off functions.The test will focus on demonstrating the systems’ built-in safety features and training protocols to allow operators to use them securely and effectively. The laser will engage a variety of targets. High-energy laser systems are manufactured by many leading…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: “This Will Bring Down Global Economy”: Qatar’s Energy Minister Offers Dire Warning About Hormuz Chokepoint Chaos Brent crude futures are on track for their biggest weekly gain since the early days of Covid, with the move now exceeding the 20% weekly spike at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, as the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has tipped the Gulf into an energy crisis, freezing commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing some regional oil and gas production offline. On Friday, Qatar’s energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, told the Financial Times that the Gulf conflict could trigger a global economic shock, warning that continued fighting would force all Gulf energy exporters to halt output and could send Brent crude prices north of $150 a barrel. “Everybody who has not called for force majeure we expect will do so in the next few days if this continues. All exporters in the Gulf region will have to call force majeure,” Kaabi explained. “If they don’t, they are at some point going to pay the liability for that legally, and that’s their choice.” Qatar is the world’s second-largest…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled league standout, was taken into police custody early Thursday after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, police records showed.Miami-Dade officers arrested Ogunbowale around 4:30 am after an unnamed male was suspected of being punched at Club E11EVEN. FOX Sports Radio reported, citing police sources, a man was struck “in the face and he fell to the ground.” The incident was allegedly recorded.Ogunbowale was at the venue to celebrate winning the 2026 Unrivaled championship. According to police, surveillance footage from the nightclub supported the alleged victim’s account. The Dallas Wings guard, 29, faces a misdemeanor battery charge and was released on $1,000 bond.Unrivaled addressed the incident in a statement, saying, “The league is aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and we are in the process of gathering additional information,” a spokesperson told ESPN. “We’re in contact with Arike and her representatives.” Ogunbowale scored 19 points in Wednesday’s Unrivaled title game, but the Mist’s 80-74 win over the Phantom at Sephora Arena in Miami came with some controversy. Late in the game, with Ogunbowale and the Mist one point from victory, Breanna Stewart was…

Trump administration officials conceded during a private briefing on Capitol Hill this week that Iran’s Shahed-136 drone is proving more disruptive on the battlefield than the Pentagon had anticipated, two people familiar with the matter told Military Times. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine led the group of senior military leaders who warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.“They were ill-prepared,” one person inside the briefing said, referring to U.S. defense plans in the Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched thousands of one-way drones toward U.S. military bases and diplomatic sites across the region since the start of the war, according to the Department of Defense. While American forces and their allies have thwarted most of the onslaught – largely with the Patriot missile system – some projectiles have still managed to reach their targets. RELATEDOne drone that penetrated air defenses at a U.S. installation in Kuwait on Sunday killed at least six American service members and wounded several others. The Iranian drone barrage has also expanded to 12 other countries in the region, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper…

There’s not always time to use sights when it comes to self-defense. Here we look at how instinctive shooting can massively improve your defensive shotgun skills.For years now, I have been saying that anyone wanting to up their tactical shotgun game should be training in clay sports, such as skeet, trap and sporting clays. However, unfortunately, a lot of tactical shotgun courses have people training on static targets … but shotguns excel at hitting moving targets and are perfect for learning instinctive shooting.Instinctive shooting teaches a shooter to break free from sights and optics. That’s right: Say goodbye to red-dots, ghost rings and rifle sights.Many might find not using sights hard to believe, but ask yourself this: If a clay shooter can hit a target 4 inches in diameter moving upward of 42 miles an hour at more than 37 yards away, how hard would it be to hit a man-sized target?If instinctive shooting made you faster and allowed you to be more aware of your surroundings, would it not be worth trying? First, let’s look at how to learn instinctive shooting. Then, let’s look at the benefits and, lastly, some of the drawbacks.What Is Instinctive Shooting?Instinctive shooting is the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top stories→ Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report→ Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue→ Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100 On the lookout→ Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment→ Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks→ Aging process could accelerate due to ‘forever chemicals’ exposure Conversation starters→ Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth→ ChatGPT could miss your serious medical emergency, study suggests→ Diabetes surge could be driven by ‘healthy’ breakfasts, doctor warnsMedical advances→ Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease→ Decades-old seizure drug could have potential for Alzheimer’s preventionStat of the weekMore than 59% of women are predicted to have high blood pressure by 2050.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Related Article Read the full article here

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer died Thursday from injuries he suffered while responding to a distressed mariner aboard a large vessel offshore of Washington state.Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers was deployed to the vessel as part of a helicopter medical evaluation team, according to a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Friday Instagram post.Jaggers was posthumously granted one of the nation’s highest awards for aerial flight.“Our brother put his life on the line for someone he had never met, as Coast Guard aircrews and rescue swimmers have done thousands of times before, answering the call so that he and his crew could save a stranger’s life,” USCG Rescue Swimmers said in the Instagram post.“Unfortunately, Tyler lost his in the process. He gave his life in the purest act of service: trying to save another,” the post continued.On Feb. 27, Jaggers, who was based at the Astoria Air Station in Oregon, responded to a medical emergency aboard the commercial motor vessel Momi Arrow, roughly 120 nautical miles off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington, as part of a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew, according to a Coast Guard release.During the rescue of a distressed mariner, he suffered critical injuries, the release…

Ruger has just announced 10 new upgraded models of the venerable 10/22.Ruger just announced 10 new 10/22 models that feature upgrades that were previously only seen on specific models, but now they’re available on a wider selection of classic 10/22 variants.All of the upgraded 10/22 variants feature a BX-Trigger with a crisp, light 2.5- 3-pound break, minimal overtravel and a positive reset. They all also sport an easy-to-use match bolt release. All versions except for the two takedown models also feature an integrated rear cleaning port in their receivers for easier access when cleaning.The upgraded 10/22 variants are available with black polymer furniture, different metal finish options, a wood stock, a Magpul MOE X-22 stock or a Black Hogue OverMolded stock. There are also two takedown variants, models with threaded barrels and two options that come pre-fitted with an optics rail.MSRPs for the new 10/22s range between $340 and $530, depending on the model.For more information, visit ruger.com.More Rimfire Stuff Read the full article here

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was spotted holding hands with his wife, Kelli, inside an Ann Arbor district court on Friday morning.Moore is the subject of a criminal case after he was arrested shortly after being fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and allegedly threatening to kill himself.Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.  Moore then allegedly “barged” his way into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors, and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the staffer, “My blood is on your hands” and “You ruined my life.”Moore’s wife also appeared in court in January.Kelli called 911 over concerns the former Michigan coach was “going to hurt himself” after getting “fired from his job.” Moore and the alleged victim had…