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China has publicly showcased its new stealthy CH-7 flying wing drone in flight for the first time, highlighting its potential for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and possibly strike roles, with advanced stealth features and high-altitude endurance, reflecting China's rapid development in UAV technology and its potential for export.
A NASA Goddard employee reports a covert office move at Building 36, with belongings packed and moved without prior notification, despite assurances that no moves would occur during the shutdown, leading to confusion and suspicion about management's communication.
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled the Vectis, a new stealthy, reusable collaborative combat aircraft designed for both U.S. and international military use, capable of air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surveillance missions, with flight expected in two years. The aircraft builds on previous sixth-generation prototypes and aims to offer high survivability and flexibility, potentially serving alongside crewed aircraft and competing with similar international designs.
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has unveiled Vectis, a highly adaptable, stealthy Group 5 combat drone designed for multi-mission roles including air-to-air, air-to-surface, and ISR, expected to fly within two years. The drone emphasizes survivability, modularity, and open mission systems, with a focus on interoperability and rapid upgradability, aiming to meet diverse operational needs across global theaters. Its development aligns with evolving military concepts like distributed operations and runway independence, though it remains runway-dependent in its current form.
China is likely to debut its advanced stealth attack drone, the FH-97, during the September Victory Day parade, potentially making it the first country with a combat-ready 'loyal wingman' drone capable of coordinated warfare alongside crewed jets.
Konami announced Fox Hunt, a new multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, emphasizing stealth and survival gameplay that is distinct from previous Metal Gear Online, with more details to be revealed later.
Mudang: Two Hearts is a stealth action thriller set in a future Korea, featuring rage zombies, cinematic brawls, and espionage, with a release planned for 2026.
Lockheed Martin is working on enhancing the F-35 with advanced stealth, new weapons, and potentially an unmanned option, aiming to incorporate sixth-generation technology within two to three years to boost its capabilities and interoperability with other systems, despite losing the NGAD fighter competition to Boeing.
Turkey's first national combat aircraft, KAAN, completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to upgrade its air force. The fifth-generation fighter jet, initially powered by General Electric F-110 engines, boasts stealth capabilities and is part of Turkey's TF-X project. The country aims to use domestically produced engines on KAAN in serial production, starting in 2028. Additionally, Turkey recently secured a deal to procure F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits from the United States, and is also interested in purchasing Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
The Switch port of Hitman: Blood Money, titled Reprisal, brings several quality-of-life updates including Instinct Mode, a new mini-map, and gyro-aiming, making it more accessible for newcomers. Despite some dated aspects and minor performance glitches, the game still offers a fun and replayable experience for both new and returning players.
Assassin's Creed Nexus is a captivating first-person VR game that successfully incorporates stealth, combat, and parkour, capturing the essence of the Assassin's Creed franchise. The game features a lengthy story mode with three iconic protagonists from the series' history. Sneaking around and engaging in stealth mechanics in VR is thrilling and nerve-wracking, while parkour feels natural and immersive. Combat is the weakest aspect, but still offers danger and strategy. Assassin's Creed Nexus releases next month, providing a compelling reason to try out VR gaming.
Ubisoft has boasted about the success of Assassin's Creed Mirage on social media, claiming it has been the publisher's best-selling title on current-gen consoles like the PS5. However, no concrete sales numbers were disclosed. The game's return to the series' stealthy roots and its lower price make it an outlier in Assassin's Creed's recent history. Its success or lack thereof may impact Ubisoft's future plans for the franchise.
Nakwon: Last Paradise, the next game from the creators of Dave the Diver, is a grim third-person zombie survival adventure with a focus on stealth. Set in Seoul, South Korea, players scavenge for resources during the day while avoiding hordes of zombies, and can choose to rest and eat to preserve food reserves. The game explores themes of overpopulation and the cost of living, with players selling their loot to pay rent and raise their Citizen Grade. The undead in Nakwon are "undefeatable," requiring players to knock them out temporarily, and other players can be both allies and enemies as they compete for limited resources. Development began in December 2022, with a pre-alpha test planned for this year.
A guide for Payday 3 players on finding the red and blue keycards in the No Rest for the Wicked heist without breaking stealth. The blue keycard can be found on a guard's belt on the second level of the bank, allowing players to disable security cameras. The red keycard is located on a guard patrolling the first floor, and it is needed to disable the security system of the vault. Both keycards can be obtained without being caught by timing their retrieval when the guards' backs are turned.
Payday 3's Under the Surphaze heist is a challenging but enjoyable mission that requires players to infiltrate an art gallery and steal valuable art pieces. The heist involves disabling security bars, obtaining QR codes for exhibit doors, disabling security cameras, and stealing specific paintings. Players must navigate through traps and use tools like lockpicks and spectrophotometers to successfully complete the mission. The guide provides a detailed walkthrough for each step of the heist.