NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in Ukraine ...
The National Interest15d
The Arleigh Burke Destroyer’s Mk 45 Cannon Has a New Role: Drone Defense
It likely wouldn’t be accurate to suggest the Mk 45 five-inch gun was a weapon of last resort when it was used to shoot down the Houthi drone. That’s because the vessel had another fall-back ...
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BAE Systems to upgrade additional Mk 45 Naval Guns for U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems over $70 million to upgrade Mk 45 5-inch naval gun systems and ancillary equipment. On Sept. 30, BAE Systems received a $23.5 million modification to a $47 ...
Defense News19d
BAE awarded $70 million Navy contract to overhaul Mk 45 guns
The destroyer Rafael Peralta fires its Mark 45 5-inch light-weight gun during a live-fire exercise while operating in the Philippine Sea in January 2023. (MC1 Greg Johnson/U.S. Navy) The U.S. Navy ...
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BAE Systems to upgrade Mk 45s for US Navy
The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems over $70 million to upgrade Mk 45 five inch naval gun systems and ancillary equipment. Above: The Mk 45 is the lightest, most compact five inch (127mm ...
The Tuscaloosa News19d
Mother of Alabama basketball's Mark Sears clears air after calling benching 'pure neglect'
Lameka Sears is clearing the air about what she thinks of the benching of her son, Mark Sears, in Alabama basketball's game against LSU. The mom, known for sparkling in the stands as she shoots ...
The Conversation19d
Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles
the race to name his successor seems to have become a two-person contest between former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the ...
Forbes20d
‘Flight Risk’s’ Mark Wahlberg On Making Movies ‘People Want To See’
Mark Wahlberg is partnering again with Mel Gibson on Flight Risk, marking the actor-filmmakers’ third film collaboration together in the past eight years. New in theaters, Flight Risk marks ...
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Mark Wahlberg reveals the truth behind his ‘upsetting’ bald cap in Flight Risk movie
Actor Mark Wahlberg has revealed how he was required to shave his head every day for his role in the action thriller Flight Risk. The Hollywood star, 53, plays ‘pilot’ Dylan in the airplane ...
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Senior MK Party leader accused of asking for sexual favours
UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party deputy president and impeached judge John Hlophe allegedly asked the party’s former convenor in Mpumalanga Mary Phadi for sexual favours. This is according to a ...
The Washington Post21d
Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Trump pivot
Mark Zuckerberg is working to get into Donald Trump’s good graces. But 10 years ago, the Meta CEO wanted to punish him. In late 2015, Trump called for America to bar Muslims from entering the ...
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Why didn’t Mark Sears play 2nd half for Alabama basketball vs. LSU?
When Alabama basketball came out for the second half of Saturday’s win over LSU, regular starting point guard Mark Sears wasn’t on the floor. The Muscle Shoals native did not appear in the ...