Italian authorities seized Chinese military drones destined for Libya in the port of Gioia Tauro. The drones, falsely labeled as parts for wind turbines, were intercepted following a tip-off from the United States. The operation violated the United Nations embargo on arms shipments to Libya. Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has … Read more
An American submarine weapon prototype known as the “Manta Ray” was recently spotted by Google Maps users at the Port Hueneme Naval Base in California. The futuristic-looking ship, developed by Northrop Grumman for the US Navy, is an autonomous vessel capable of extended underwater operations without refueling. The Manta Ray uses buoyancy-powered gliding to move … Read more
The annual Collision conference, which has been held in Toronto since 2019, will be rebranded as the Web Summit Vancouver in May 2025. This conference attracts thousands of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and journalists each year. Many networking events tied to the conference are held at off-site locations or overlap with conference dates. One highlight of … Read more
A freighter called the Mark W. Barker ran aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle last year and is now visible in satellite images on Google Maps. The ship was abandoned near the east end of Belle Isle but was eventually released after a few hours. Despite being stuck, the Mark W. Barker was … Read more