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games6 months ago

Borderlands 4 Launches with New Era, Challenging Specs, and a Dark Twist

Borderlands 4 introduces a new setting on Kairos with improved traversal, a focus on natural humor, and a vast array of weapons, while maintaining the franchise's core looter-shooter gameplay. The game features new Vault Hunters, expanded exploration, and cooperative multiplayer, aiming to revitalize the series and reconnect with fans. It is set to release on September 12 for multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

via Game Informer|
#borderlands-4#games#kairos
military1 year ago

"Shortage of Troops on Ukraine's Frontline: Impact on Colombian Fighters"

Ukrainian battalion commanders report severe shortages of infantry soldiers on the frontline, with one unit having fewer than 40 troops instead of the required 200. The country's armed forces are struggling to replace frontline troops, facing challenges in recruiting and retaining soldiers. Ukraine's defense minister has highlighted shortages of ammunition and weaponry, while tensions between President Zelenskyy and the commander in chief of the armed forces, Gen. Zaluzhny, are growing over conscription and funding issues. Senate Republicans in the US are blocking $60 billion in aid that President Biden wants to send to Ukraine, as the country considers boosting conscription efforts and introducing stricter sanctions for draft evasion.

via Business Insider|
#conscription#military#russia
international-conflict1 year ago

"Russian Military Struggles with Outdated Equipment in Ukraine Conflict"

Russian troops in Ukraine are reportedly using outdated weaponry, including 19th-century machine guns and World War I-era rifles, leading to frustration among pro-war Russians and a growing crisis within the Russian forces. Both Moscow and Kyiv are depleting their weapons ahead of the second anniversary of the conflict, with Ukraine urging Western allies for more support. Despite the antiquated nature of some weapons, they continue to be used effectively in the ongoing conflict, with reports of both sides utilizing older arms and tactics.

via Newsweek|
#international-conflict#military#russia
international-relations2 years ago

"Zelenskyy's Revelation: Ukraine's New Long-Range Weapon Raises Concerns of Potential Russia Raid"

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims that Ukraine has developed a new weapon with a range of 700km, hinting at its use in an aerial attack on a Russian airport. While Ukraine rarely comments on attacks inside Russia, Zelenskyy appeared to suggest Ukrainian involvement in the attack. Ukraine has been stepping up drone attacks on targets in Russia and Russian-controlled territory as part of its strategy to erode Russian morale and increase pressure on its commanders. Ukrainian forces have reportedly reached the main Russian defensive lines and are advancing towards deeper Russian defenses.

via Al Jazeera English|
#aerial-attack#frontline#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Delayed Arms and Predicted Bloodshed

Ukraine's top military commander, General Valery Zaluzhny, has expressed frustration over the slow delivery of promised weaponry by Western backers, including F-16 fighters, which has hindered Ukraine's counteroffensive efforts against Russian forces. Zaluzhny emphasized the urgent need for adequate firepower, stating that a limited number of planes and resources would be sufficient. President Volodymyr Zelensky also accused some Western partners of delaying plans to train Ukrainian pilots to fly fighter jets. The US has claimed to be providing Ukraine with necessary support, but leaked documents have revealed significant shortfalls in Western-supplied weaponry and ammunition.

via Press TV|
#counteroffensive#frustration#international-relations
military2 years ago

The Escalating Conflict: Russia's Advancements and Ukraine's Counteroffensive.

Ukrainian troops are facing a more formidable enemy in Russia, which has improved its weapons and tactics since the start of the 15-month-old war. Russia has built heavily fortified defenses along the front line, honed its electronic weapons to reduce Ukraine’s edge in combat drones, and turned heavy bombs from its massive Cold-War-era arsenal into precision-guided gliding munitions capable of striking targets without putting its warplanes at risk. The changing Russian tactics along with increased troop numbers and improved weaponry could make it challenging for Ukraine to score any kind of quick decisive victory, threatening to turn it into a long battle of attrition.

via Military Times|
#counteroffensive#military#russia
military2 years ago

Russia and Ukraine's Weaponry Advancements: What to Expect in the Counteroffensive.

Russia has improved its weaponry and skills in the 15-month-old war in Ukraine, building heavily fortified defenses, honing its electronic weapons, and turning heavy bombs into precision-guided gliding munitions. Moscow has also learned to keep key assets out of artillery range and to fire at Ukrainian artillery and tanks when they spot them. Despite these improvements, Russian troops continue to suffer from low morale, shortages of ammunition, and poor coordination between units.

via The Associated Press|
#electronic-warfare#gliding-bombs#military
military2 years ago

Russia's Advancements in Warfare and Ukraine's Counteroffensive.

Russia has improved its weaponry and skills in the 15-month-old war in Ukraine, building heavily fortified defenses, honing its electronic weapons, and turning heavy bombs from its massive Cold-War-era arsenal into precision-guided gliding munitions capable of striking targets without putting its warplanes at risk. The changing Russian tactics, along with increased troop numbers and improved weaponry, could make it challenging for Ukraine to score any kind of quick decisive victory, threatening to turn it into a long battle of attrition.

via Yahoo News|
#electronic-warfare#gliding-bombs#military
military2 years ago

US Army Unveils New Armored Combat Vehicle Honoring Fallen Soldiers.

The US Army has unveiled the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a heavily armed and armored vehicle designed to support infantry brigades by suppressing and destroying fortifications, gun systems, and trench routes, and providing protection against enemy armored vehicles. The vehicle is named after two soldiers who died in combat, Staff Sgt. Stevon Booker and Robert Booker, and is part of a larger push to update how the Army travels to combat and fights when there. The M10 resembles something between a Soviet BMP-2 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle and a small Abrams tank, and will be produced at full capacity, with the Army expecting to produce three new M10s per month.

via Military.com|
#armor#army#infantry
military-technology2 years ago

US Air Force Denies AI Drone Attack on Operator, Calls it Hypothetical Misspeak.

A US Air Force colonel "misspoke" when he said a drone killed its operator in a simulated test because the pilot was attempting to override its mission, according to the Royal Aeronautical Society. The US Air Force denied the test was conducted, and the colonel clarified that the "rogue AI drone simulation" was a hypothetical "thought experiment". The controversy comes as the US government is beginning to grapple with how to regulate artificial intelligence in weaponry, amid concerns over the technology's potential harms.

via The Guardian US|
#artificial-intelligence#ethics#military-technology
military2 years ago

Ukraine's Commander Hints at Imminent Counteroffensive

Ukraine's commander in chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhyni, hinted at an imminent counteroffensive against Russia's occupying forces in a slickly produced military propaganda video. The video features Ukrainian troops training and preparing for battle, using German tanks and American artillery and rocket launchers. Despite the language used, Zaluzhyni's post made no explicit mention of an impending military operation, and there have been few details reported on the ground of specific build-ups of troops and weapons. Both Russia and Ukraine have been known to engage in disinformation campaigns to confuse enemy forces.

via CNN|
#counteroffensive#military#military-propaganda
war-and-diplomacy2 years ago

Ukraine's Large-Scale Operation and Suspected Involvement in Kremlin Drone Attack Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Russia claims to have killed 70 members of anti-Kremlin groups trying to attack Russia's Belgorod region from Ukraine, while Ukraine's defence ministry's intelligence unit says Russian troops are still using three units of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as a military base. The United States expresses concern over a meeting between a UN official for children and Russia's ombudsman for children's rights, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court. Ukraine urges African countries to abandon their stance of neutrality towards Russia's invasion. Ukraine's Orthodox Church will switch to the "revised" Julian calendar from September 1, distancing itself from Russia's Orthodox Church.

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomacy#nato#russia-ukraine-war
war2 years ago

Ukraine engages in large-scale operation as Russia drops bombs and shells during Zelensky's visit.

Russia has blamed Ukraine for an attack in the border town of Belgorod, while Ukraine denies the allegations and accuses two armed Russian opposition groups of being responsible. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops on the front line in Donetsk. Hungary's Viktor Orban has said Ukraine's troops are unlikely to win the war against Russia. The Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi has halted operations due to Russia not allowing ships to enter it. Poland and Germany are ready to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets. European Union countries have sent 220,000 artillery shells and 1,300 missiles to Ukraine. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned against sending more arms to Ukraine, saying it increases the risk of a "nuclear apocalypse".

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomacy#fighting#russia
war2 years ago

"Ongoing Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War Continues with Fresh Assaults and Sabotage Claims"

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 454th day, key developments include Wagner Group mercenaries transferring control of Bakhmut to Russian conventional forces, shelling in Kherson and Kharkiv regions, a Ukrainian military intelligence officer urging Russian soldiers to surrender, and power being restored at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Diplomatic efforts include the UN expressing concern over the lack of ships at Ukraine's Black Sea port, NATO recognising Russian actions as "genocide", and Denmark planning to host a peace summit in July. Poland is in talks to buy Swedish early warning planes.

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomacy#fighting#russia
war2 years ago

"Turkey brokers extension of Ukraine-Russia grain export deal amid ongoing conflict"

Ukraine denies Russian claim that a US-made Patriot defence system was destroyed, while Russia claims a UK-made L-119 howitzer used in Ukraine had been destroyed by Russian troops. Ukraine’s military said it made new advances amid heavy fighting near the eastern city of Bakhmut and that Russia was continuing to send in new units including paratroopers. Diplomatic efforts continue, with UN Secretary-General welcoming the extension of the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal for two more months, while Ukraine’s foreign minister told China’s visiting envoy that Kyiv would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it losing territories. Hungary will block the next tranche of EU military support for Ukraine and any new sanctions package against Russia unless Kyiv removes Hungarian bank OTP from its list of war sponsors.

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomacy#fighting#russia