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U.S. rescue teams search for missing crew member after jet is shot down over Iran

U.S. special forces rescue teams are searching for a missing airman after an F-15E was shot down by Iranian forces over southern Iran. The pilot was rescued on Friday, while pararescue units continue the recovery effort in Khuzestan province in what one former commander described as a highly dangerous mission.

Ukraine Says Russian Combat Losses Since 2022 Have Reached 1.3 Million

Ukraine’s Defence Ministry says Russian combat losses since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 have reached about 1,302,370 personnel. The latest update also says Russia lost 1,110 personnel in the past day, along with 2,387 drones and 85 artillery systems, while Kyiv notes these figures are based on Ukrainian military assessments and have not been independently verified.

U.S. Air Force seeks portable acoustic sensor to detect small drones

The U.S. Air Force is asking industry for ideas on a portable passive acoustic sensor that could help troops detect small drones and other nearby threats during mounted and dismounted operations. The request for information was released April 3 by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

Pentagon Awards $2.35 Billion in Jet Fuel Contracts to Boost Fleet Readiness

The Pentagon has awarded more than $2.35 billion in contracts for jet fuel and naval fuel distillates to 12 U.S.-based suppliers. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy announced the awards on April 3, with the contracts formally issued on April 1, covering multiple aviation and marine fuel types for fleet readiness.

Fugitive Mafia Boss Wanted for Murder Arrested in Amalfi Coast Villa

Police say Roberto Mazzarella, wanted for murder, was arrested in a luxury villa on Italy’s Amalfi Coast after more than a year on the run. They say he had been living there under a false name.

Neymar Faces Possible 10-Match Ban After Remarks About Referee

Neymar is under investigation in Brazil after making sexist comments about referee Savio Pereira Sampaio following Santos’ 2-0 win over Remo. He could face a suspension of up to 10 matches, which would further hurt his chances of making Brazil’s World Cup squad, with the provisional announcement due on May 11.

What We Know So Far About the Search for a Missing U.S. Airman in Iran

U.S. and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a U.S. warplane was shot down. No further details have been provided.

BAE Wins $180 Million Swedish Contract for Mobile Air Defense System

BAE Systems says Sweden has awarded it a $180 million contract for its TRIDON Mk2 truck-mounted air defense system. The system is designed to counter drones, cruise missiles, aircraft, and some ground targets, and Sweden says it is meant to fill short-range air defense gaps with a mobile, lower-cost platform.

Surveillance Video Shows Suspects Crashing Moped After Brooklyn Shooting That Killed 7-Month-Old

Police say surveillance video captured two suspects fleeing on a moped after a Brooklyn shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore. The video shows the pair riding the wrong way down a one-way street before crashing into a sedan, throwing both men to the pavement. NYPD says 21-year-old Amuri Greene is the suspected shooter and has been charged with murder and attempted murder, while 18-year-old Matthew Rodriguez was arrested in Pennsylvania and charges are pending.

Colorado Expands Average-Speed Cameras on Roads and Highways

Colorado is rolling out an average-speed camera system that measures vehicles over multiple points, making it harder to slow down only when a camera is nearby. The system, allowed under a 2023 law, has already started issuing tickets on some roads and highways, including a stretch of I-25 north of Denver in a construction zone. Drivers going 10 mph or more over the limit can get a $75 ticket with no points, and the citation goes to the vehicle owner.

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