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Artemis II Astronauts Praise Their Moonship's Performance, Especially the Heat Shield
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performance during reentry.
Australia's Most Decorated Veteran Walks Free on Bail on War Crimes Charges Related to Afghan Deaths
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, walked free on bail from a Sydney prison, 10 days after he was charged with war crimes in the killings of five people while serving in Afghanistan.
73 Military Veterans, including 17 4-Stars, Defend Sen. Mark Kelly in Legal Fight
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
The list of signatories include Air Force, Army and Navy veterans, 17 of whom are 4-stars.
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump Says Blockade on Iranian Ships and Ports Will Stay in Force
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.
German Chancellor Merz Seeks US Involvement in a Mission to Secure the Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he wants U.S. involvement in a Europe-led mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz Reopens — US Still Blocking Iran Shipping
Posted on Saturday April 04, 2026
Six vessels have already turned back under U.S. orders, signaling a fast-moving maritime standoff that could disrupt global oil flows and reignite high-stakes Iran talks.
Defence News
Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity with newer variants.
UK to test Sierra Nevada’s high-flying spy balloons
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
Sierra Nevada Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, will provide the United Kingdom with high-altitude uncrewed balloons to be used for surveillance and reconnaissance.
US Coast Guard cutter tests lethal capabilities at RIMPAC
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
U.S. Coast Guard cutters are punching above their weight in the Pacific, conducting higher-end missions and operating at longer ranges than usual.
Babcock inks deals to pitch Israeli tech for British radar, air defense programs
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
Babcock International has signed it’s second deal in a fortnight to aimed at offering Israeli technology for British defense programs.
This infantry squad vehicle is getting a laser to destroy drones
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
The U.S. Army’s pursuit to counter small drones is heating up through directed-energy solutions.
As Ukraine highlights value of killer drones, Marine Corps wants more
Posted on Thursday August 11, 2022
These drones can remain airborne until a target is identified ― at which point they set a course for that target and go out in a blaze of glory.
News24
News24 | KZN’s Mkhwanazi takes on national role; Malema wants swift UFH probe: Today’s top 7 stories
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
News24 | Saturday’s weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions in Western Cape, Northern Cape
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
Cold, wet and windy conditions are forecast for most parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, while the South African Weather Service has issued a storm surge warning for the Eastern Cape.
News24 | Fatal stabbing of high school pupil sparks police manhunt in Limpopo
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
A 17-year-old Grade 10 pupil from Ipopeng High School has been stabbed to death in Setumong village, Ga-Matlala, in Limpopo.
News24 | Under-fire Malema asks Ramaphosa to act in Mabuyane University of Fort Hare fraud probe
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
EFF leader Julius Malema wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa, insisting that the rule of law be upheld in the investigation into Eastern Cape ANC leaders’ involvement in fraud at the University of Fort Hare.
News24 | Expect more ads, sports and podcasts, Netflix says as co-founder retires
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
Netflix shares plummeted more than 9% on Thursday as the TV streaming titan’s quarterly earnings failed to impress investors and co-founder Reed Hastings announced he is leaving.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Posted on Friday April 17, 2026
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.