Navy Sidewinder Missile Proves Accurate Against Drone
The Navy reports its Sidewinder infrared air to air missile can shoot a flare pot off a drone wing, confirming precision at high altitude. General Electric outlines how the IR guidance detector works, noting the system seeks the hottest target and is easy for Navy crews to handle.
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Liam the AWOL elephant spurns rescue appeal in Catskills
Siam named Liam refused a personal appeal to return to duty. Trainer Alfred Vidbel said he was close to persuading the teenage truant elephant, missing for a week, to come back. Liam wandered into the Catskill forests after escaping winter quarters on a Mitchell Hollow farm. Searches continue with uncertain plans if captured.
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Youngest British PM Pitt Reached Top Age 24 in 1783
William Pitt the Younger became England's prime minister in 1783 at age 24, the youngest ever to hold the office.
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