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Military/Defense News / Navy's Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve

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Navy's Secretive Fleet Of Stealthy Special Operations Boats Set To Evolve
© Vigor Industrial

The U.S. Navy just recently awarded a contract for the production of the fourth Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH). This is part of a larger plan to modernize the fleet of CCHs, also known as Sealions, which are the biggest and most secretive of the service's three tiers of stealthy special operations boats. Testing is also now underway on a pop-up eight-round loitering munition launcher for the middle-weight Combatant Craft Mediums (CCM).

Navy Cdr. Marty Burns, the program manager for surface systems within U.S. Special Operations Command's (SOCOM) larger Program Executive Office for Maritime systems (PEO-M), provided details about the CCH fleet and the loitering munition launcher for the CCM to The War Zone and other attendees at the annual SOF Week conference on Tuesday. Beyond the CCH and CCM, the current U.S. special operations boat fleets include the Combatant Craft Assault (CCA), the smallest of the stealthy types, and the non-stealthy Special Operations Riverine Craft (SOCR). The Navy has other patrol and riverine-style combat boats in service outside of the Naval Special Warfare community, though the size of those fleets has been shrinking in recent years.

The second of the three CCHs now in Navy service. Vigor Industrial

"We just put [CCH] number four on contract" in "late April to Fincantieri," Burns said. Under that contract, "they have an option for craft five," as well.

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California / California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Minimum Wage Crisis

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:30:12 am »

California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Minimum Wage Crisis
Story by GistFest • 19h •

Once known for its scenic landscape, diversity, and powerful politics, California is now a shadow of itself. In 2022, the state boasted a higher GDP than most countries, becoming the fifth-largest economy in the world. However, the state has been tossed into chaos since Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a new minimum wage law.

The new minimum wage law increased the minimum wage for fast-food workers from $15.50 to $20 per hour. While the increase seems to benefit fast-food workers, its ripple effects have sparked discussions about its impact on the broader economy.

Many economists have different opinions on its implications and consequences. Since the minimum wage increase, the fast-food industry in California has witnessed a rollercoaster of effects. With the increment came multiple layoffs as restaurants grappled with the increasing running costs while battling inflation.

Besides the economic downturn, Newsom’s minimum wage increase has raised eyebrows among lawmakers for allegedly playing favorites. The wage hike law contains an exemption that benefits Panera Bread Franchise, owned by Greg Flynn.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/california-governor-gavin-newsom-faces-minimum-wage-crisis/ar-BB1mal2m?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=e186ac99b1474df29b2cd55a7af7358a&ei=90

Climate Change / Re: A recent survey indicates that the continuous use of fear tactics is becoming less effective

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:27:38 am »

All the Chicken Littles are starting to wake up.

Climate Change / A recent survey indicates that the continuous use of fear tactics is becoming less effective

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:26:49 am »

List of topics
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A recent survey indicates that the continuous use of fear tactics is becoming less effective in addressing the issue of climate change.

In a recent survey, 2,230 American adults were presented with a list of topics and asked to assess their significance.

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Military/Defense News / Re: Marines to Fortify Air Defense with State-of-the-Art Mobile Systems by 2025

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:22:46 am »

The way things work in today's military, it won't be ready until at least 2030.

Military/Defense News / Marines to Fortify Air Defense with State-of-the-Art Mobile Systems by 2025

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:21:21 am »

Marines to Fortify Air Defense with State-of-the-Art Mobile Systems by 2025
Story by Jade Harper • 3h •

As the sun sets on the Patriot air defense system’s tenure in Israel, the U.S. Marine Corps announces the dawn of a new era in mobile air defense capabilities, eyeing a 2025 fielding of groundbreaking systems that promise enhanced protection and agility for operations, especially in the critical Indo-Pacific region.

At the Modern Day Marine expo, the Corps shed light on its strategic push towards littoral operations, spearheading an effort to field three sophisticated, ground-based air defense systems. These include the Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC), the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), and its lighter variant, Light MADIS.

The MRIC, leveraging Israel’s renowned Iron Dome technology, is set to fortify the Marines against higher-end threats such as cruise missiles and larger drones. The mobile system integrates a truck-mounted Iron Dome launcher with Tamir interceptors, coupled with a Common Aviation Command-and-Control System (CAC2S) and a Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR).

“We are on track from a programmatic standpoint — cost, schedule performance — but we’re always gonna be late to need. … That’s not anything that we’re doing from a program office standpoint, that’s essentially derived from the threat. The threat is ever-changing and ever-evolving,” stated Col. Andrew Konicki, the program manager for Ground Based Air Defense.

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Second Amendment / Joe Biden’s Anti-Gun Agenda Dealt Crushing Blow

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:18:12 am »

Joe Biden’s Anti-Gun Agenda Dealt Crushing Blow
Story by Charlotte White • 12h

Additionally, Biden's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is trying to enforce his covert plan to target law-abiding gun owners.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/joe-biden-s-anti-gun-agenda-dealt-crushing-blow/ss-BB1mblbz?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=e186ac99b1474df29b2cd55a7af7358a&ei=64#image=2

California / The State of California Is About To Raise Bills for Users Using Less Electricity

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The State of California Is About To Raise Bills for Users Using Less Electricity
Story by Prashant Chaudhary • 16h

California is on the brink of a significant change in how utility bills are calculated. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a proposal that could introduce a new fixed charge on monthly power bills across the state. This development arrives as households nationwide grapple with increasing costs for essential services like sewer and water.

The decision, set for a vote on Thursday, would enable state utility companies to implement a monthly fixed charge of $24.15. In exchange, these companies would lower the electricity cost by 5 to 7 cents per kilowatt-hour, according to reports by the Associated Press.

The Impact on Different Households
The proposed pricing structure is likely to benefit those in energy-intensive households, particularly in warmer regions or those with electric vehicles at home. These residents could see substantial savings, with reductions estimated between $33 to $44 per month during summer months from air conditioning usage alone.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-state-of-california-is-about-to-raise-bills-for-users-using-less-electricity/ar-BB1maSXc?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=e186ac99b1474df29b2cd55a7af7358a&ei=58

Military/Defense News / Re: Terrifying Incident After USS Ronald Reagan Docks at Japan Naval Base: Chinese Drone Apparently

« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 10:10:47 am »

In Viet Nam days, when a carrier transited to the Philippines, the Russians would send a TU-95 Bear to take recon photos of the ship. It was greeted by two fighters with an Alert 5 standing by. On my second deployment the Captain was a mustang and tough as nails. He invited all who wanted to come to the flight deck and "flip" the plane the "international sign of peace." I wonder what their intelligence people thought when they saw 1,000 men flipping off the Bear?

Military/Defense News / Terrifying Incident After USS Ronald Reagan Docks at Japan Naval Base: Chinese Drone Apparently Surv

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Terrifying Incident After USS Ronald Reagan Docks at Japan Naval Base: Chinese Drone Apparently Surveys Deck
Story by Mike Landry • 8h

A seagoing vessel or aircraft approaching a warship of the U.S. -- or any nation, for that matter -- must identify itself or face what could be lethal consequences.

Conventional spycraft take time to reach their target and can be immobilized before breaching a ship’s security.

But what about a drone, quickly zipping above and around a ship, gathering its spy data, and then just as quickly vanishing?

Welcome to a new military headache.

What's more, a drone incursion may be more than a spy venture, but an attack.

While U.S. and Japanese officials are somewhat vague about the origins of the video, apparent drone photography was used to post on social media pictures of the American aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan when it was recently at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, Stars and Stripes reported.
The video of the carrier appeared on social media platform X.

The drone was reportedly put up by a Chinese citizen.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/terrifying-incident-after-uss-ronald-reagan-docks-at-japan-naval-base-chinese-drone-apparently-surveys-deck/ar-BB1mbEdO?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=e186ac99b1474df29b2cd55a7af7358a&ei=34

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