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The US Navy is moving forward in its efforts to develop the first sixth-generation fighter, while the Air Force has temporarily halted its program due to concerns about high costs and its effectiveness against new threats.

On October 2, the highest-ranking official in the Navy stated that a contract for the next-generation, carrier-based fighter is anticipated to be awarded.

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🛩️ Role reversal: US Navy could get world’s first 6th-gen fighter as Air Force steps back

“We expect that sixth-generation platform to be able to have advanced sensors, advanced lethality, advanced range, and being able to integrate with manned and unmanned capabilities together,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti.

“That’s one of the things, as we learn from the Air Force and the work they’re doing, to integrate that with what we know that we need to be able to do.”

Competitors Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman will be competing for a decision from the Navy soon. “We have three companies that have provided proposals for that and we’re actually in source selection right now,” Franchetti told reporters at a Defense Writers Group event.

💣 Russia may have dropped ‘father of all bombs’ in Ukraine’s territory: Reports

Some reports have claimed that Russia may have used the world’s largest non-nuclear bomb against Ukraine in the ongoing war that’s been going on for over two years. Russian forces have possibly dropped ODAB-9000, which is also called “the father of all bombs,” on the town of Vovchansk, according to reports.

This bomb is claimed to be Russia’s most powerful non-nuclear weapon, which can reportedly deliver the force equivalent to 44 tons (44,000 kilograms) of TNT.

ODAB-9000 uses ambient air oxygen to create a huge explosion, generating a shockwave that destroys everything over a large area.

☕️ China’s robotic baristas brewing fast, cost-effective coffee, can transform industry

In Shanghai, a coffee revolution is brewing. Philip Han, the founder of Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology, believes his innovative robotic coffee kiosks can transform the way people enjoy their daily cup of Joe.

Founded in 2018, the company has developed “Cofe+” — a self-contained robotic coffee kiosk that offers a fully automated coffee-making experience.

The Cofe+ offers several advantages, such as it is more cost-effective to operate, requires minimal maintenance, and ensures a consistent quality of coffee.

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