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JERUSALEM – Israel has officially conscripted its new SIGMA 155 self-propelled howitzer and Iron Beam laser system, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced.The Sigma 155 — also called the Ro’em, which translates to loud as a thunder — consists of a modular 155mm howitzer cannon mounted on a 10×10 truck.It was developed by Elbit as an autonomous unit with an automatic shell loading capability and a firing range of about 40 kilometers. The system needs only three crew members to operate.Elbit began developing it about six years ago, with plans to be delivered to the IDF by the end of…
For the next hotel stay of our Good Morning Milan, Goodnight Moon trip, we spent a night at the 112-room Falkenstein Grand Koenigstein, Marriott Autograph Collection, which I’ll be reviewing in this post. Then we spent the following night at the 22-room Villa Rothschild, Marriott Autograph Collection, which I’ll be reviewing in the next installment. These are two sister properties that share amenities, and there’s an interesting backstory, as they both transitioned from German hotel group Kempinski to Marriott in 2021. Ever since, I’ve been intrigued by them, especially since Koenigstein is essentially a suburb of Frankfurt, so I wondered if…
Save for a precious few airlines in this world, there are virtually no scheduled flights to the seventh continent of Earth, Antarctica. Qantas offers a sightseeing flight that regularly overflies the edge of the Southernmost landmass, but there are no regularly scheduled itineraries with landings on the frozen continent. The answer to why is pretty simple: aside from the harsh environmental challenges and excessive regulatory requirements, there just isn’t enough demand. The only outposts with human populations are temporary research stations. Although some of these facilities are essentially permanent, as they’ve been almost continuously manned, they do not provide the…
The U.S. Army’s first multinational drone combat competition held in Europe saw 10 teams wield first person view drones with stealth in a forest setting to test their skills.Hosted by the 7th Army Training Command at Grafenwoehr, Germany from December 8-10, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Drone Warfighter Competition was the first of its kind. The competition brought together American troops with international allies to compete on overall efficiency wielding drones in combat, with particular emphasis on conducting reconnaissance and stealth strikes across dense wooded areas.“The original intent was to evaluate different teams and organizations on their ability…
Nowadays, all major airlines in the United States offer some sort of basic economy fares. In this post, I’d like to take a detailed look at American Airlines basic economy, to reflect what it’s like nowadays. Separately, I’ve covered similar fares offered by Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, and United. What is basic economy, and why does it exist?Basic economy was introduced many years back as a way for major US airlines to better compete with ultra low cost carriers, like Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit, etc. At least that was the claim, with the idea being that basic economy comes at a lower…
The Airbus A321XLR is a groundbreaking aircraft that is reshaping the way airlines approach medium- to long-haul travel. By combining the extended range capabilities of a widebody plane with the fuel efficiency and lower operating costs of a single-aisle aircraft, the A321XLR enables airlines to open new nonstop routes between smaller cities and less congested airports. This makes previously uneconomical long-distance routes viable, offering passengers more direct options and airlines greater flexibility in network planning. Despite its significant potential and strong order book, the A321XLR program is still in its early stages of production and commercial service. Understanding how many…
As air cargo traffic has been steadily increasing in the second half of 2025, certain trade lanes are rising while others are seeing contraction. Trade lanes from China to Europe have grown more robust in recent months, while the China-North America lane has contracted — a likely result of tariffs and the ongoing trade war, […] source
KYIV, Ukraine — A maximum of 800,000. That’s how many soldiers Ukraine’s military would be authorized to have under the current 20-point peace framework — a 20% cut from the roughly one million currently under arms, but a significant increase over the 600,000 originally proposed. That higher number was a concession Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won after weeks of pushing back. But it’s still a ceiling on a force built over almost four years of war with Western weapons, Western training and Western intelligence.Russia faces no equivalent limit.Almost four years ago, Moscow expected Kyiv to fall in three days. Instead,…
I’d argue that the Emirates Airbus A380 is the most iconic plane in the skies, in terms of instant global recognition. Emirates has really done an unbelievable job creating a halo effect with this plane, which has propelled the airline to what it is today. In addition to an awesome first class product and comfortable business class cabin, the plane has some particularly well known amenities. For first class passengers, there’s the A380 shower spa, which is probably the most jaw-dropping amenity in commercial aviation. Meanwhile for both first and business class, there’s a bar and lounge at the back…
American Airlines has announced a major expansion at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), adding up to 100 new daily departures beginning in spring 2026. The move significantly boosts American’s presence at one of the most competitive airports in the United States, which has long been dominated by United Airlines. The expansion spans both leisure and business markets, as well as select long-haul international routes. Strategically, the decision signals American’s intent to firmly reassert itself as a top-tier player in Chicago rather than a distant second. For years, O’Hare has been viewed as United’s home turf, with American operating a sizable…