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Ukraine’s New Homemade Cruise Missile Packs a One-Ton Warhead | WSJ Equipped
Weapon Capabilities & Specifications - The FP-5 cruise missile "Flamingo," unveiled by Ukraine, can carry a 1-ton warhead and strike targets beyond the range of Ukraine's current arsenal [1] - Flamingo has a 20-foot wingspan, significantly larger than the US-made Tomahawk's under 9-foot wingspan, potentially allowing for a larger warhead and more fuel [2][3] - Flamingo's range is approximately 1,800 miles, 300 miles further than a Tomahawk, enabling strikes deep inside Russia [3][4] - The missile's design prioritizes simplicity with fixed wings, a carbon body, and an external turbofan engine to reduce production costs and increase production speed [5] Strategic Implications & Potential Targets - Analysts believe Ukraine will likely target Russia's oil and gas industries, which are critical for funding the war [6] - Ukraine's previous drone attacks shut down facilities accounting for at least 17% of Russia's oil processing capacity [8] - Flamingo's larger payload could increase the impact on targeted facilities compared to drone strikes [9][10] - Domestically produced missiles provide Ukraine with long-term deterrence and financial benefits, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and their restrictions [11][12] Production & Financial Considerations - Ukraine aims to establish a significant missile industry post-war to drive economic growth [13] - Mass production of Flamingo faces challenges, including budget constraints and potential shortages of parts, particularly turbofan engines [14][17] - Experts caution that Flamingo alone is unlikely to be a "game-changer" in the war [16] - The manufacturer aims to produce around 200 Flamingos per month by October, but faces challenges related to parts availability and manpower [17][18]
Comey Indictment: What The Move Says About Trump’s Second Term
President Trump pursued this indictment against Comey because he has he's long had Comey in his in his crosshairs. He believes that James Comey broke the law when Comey was investigating Trump for alleged ties between Trump's first campaign and the Russian government. >> Comey is a bad person. He's a sick person. I think he's a sick guy, actually.He did terrible things at the FBI. and uh but I I don't know I have no idea what's going to happen. >> The Department of Justice has always tried to at least appea ...
The Man Leading Christian Nationalism’s Rise Under Trump | WSJ
- God is angry with us. And that's my short form definition of Christian nationalism. America should stop making God angry.- [Reporter] For Pastor Doug Wilson, that means merging church and state, something he's preached for decades. To many, he's- - The person most closely identified with that phrase, Christian nationalism. - It's a term I accept and embrace.It wasn't a term I came up with, but I prefer it to the names I usually get called. - Which are. - White supremacist, theofascist, Christofascist, all ...
How Diamonds Are Tweaked for Chips and Quantum Tech | WSJ Tech Behind
- [Narrator] This is a synthetic diamond. It doesn't look anything like jewelry because that's not what it's for. We went inside one of the world's most innovative and closed off labs to see how it makes synthetic diamonds that are used to build everything from drills, to speakers, to lasers.It requires extreme conditions, like plasma heated to more than 3,600 degrees or pressures of 800,000 pounds per square inch. - Be effectively taking a Coke can and putting the Eiffel Tower on top of it. - [Narrator] Bu ...
This Poll Exposes a Gender Gap That May Shape 2026 Midterms | WSJ
Economic Sentiment Disparity - A 31-percentage point gap exists between women's pessimistic and optimistic views on the economy [1] - Women are more pessimistic about the economy than men, a trend observed for decades [3] - The gender gap in economic sentiment has widened in the last six years, reaching its widest point since 2019 [4] Factors Influencing Women's Economic Pessimism - Women often switch to less expensive groceries to save money and lack confidence in affording vacations, cars, or comfortable retirement [5] - Half of women expect the economy to worsen in the next year, while only 20% anticipate improvement [6] - Women are less confident than men that the next generation will have a more prosperous economic life [7] - Women's lower earnings, often due to caregiving responsibilities, compound over time, impacting their career earnings [8] - A significant percentage, approximately 20%, of children in America live in single-parent households headed by women [10] - Women perceive the economy differently, with grocery prices having an outsized impact on their views [12][13] Political and Marketing Implications - The economy will be a central issue in the upcoming midterm elections [15] - Messages about lowering the cost of everyday items, like eggs, may resonate more with women, while discussions about the booming stock market may appeal more to men [16] - Addressing women's economic concerns is crucial for both political parties to gain their confidence and votes [17]
Why Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base
Bram was the largest US base in Afghanistan during the 20-year war on terror, and President Trump helped lay the groundwork for a withdrawal during his first term. The Taliban wants to make a deal. We'll see if they want to make a deal. It's got to be a real deal.A deal was made and the US had a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan during the Biden administration in 2021. Today, the Taliban controls the base, but in a surprise twist, President Trump said this. We're trying to get it back because they need th ...
Lockheed Martin Showed Us Their New F-35 Drone Tech | WSJ Equipped
- [Shelby] The F-35 is currently considered one of the most advanced weapons in the world, and in the coming years, its missions are set to become even more high tech with pilots flying alongside teams of drones or what the US military calls Collaborative Combat Aircraft or CCAs. To control those drones, the F-35's maker, Lockheed Martin is unveiling new technology for the cockpit, and Lockheed just announced a new drone that it says will be a CCA. - We've been building drones since the beginning, so for de ...
Watch Live: Trump, Vance and Others Speak at Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service | WSJ
Mourners attend the memorial for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona. The service comes nearly two weeks after Kirk was fatally shot during an event on a Utah university campus. #CharlieKirk #Trump #WSJ ...
WSJ's Chief Economics Correspondent on What's Next After Fed's Rate Cut | WSJ News
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower our policy interest rate by a quarter percentage point. I'm at the Federal Reserve where Chair J. Powell just announced why the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point at their meeting here this week.It was the first cut in 9 months and that comes amid signs that the labor market might have more cracks than appeared evident earlier this year. It's really the risks that we're seeing to the labor market that that uh that were the focus of ...
Why Fed Rate Cuts Won't (Necessarily) Lead to Lower Mortgage Rates
Many hopeful home buyers and refinancers are hoping for the Fed to cut rates. But even if the Fed cuts rates, mortgage rates may not drop below 6%. For a few years now, the housing market has been in a bit of a stalemate.We've seen a lack of homes for sale, and homeowners who bought homes with low rate mortgages are reluctant to move and take on a higher rate. Mortgage rates often drop in anticipation of a Fed rate cut, which we've seen recently. Mortgage rates hit an 11th month low, offering a glimmer of h ...