Mediolanum International Funds Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report ) by 31.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 744,936 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 176,127 shares during the period. Amazon.com makes up approximately 1.8% of Mediolanum International Funds Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $139,794,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMZN. PayPay Securities Corp boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 64.6% during the 2nd quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 163 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares in the last quarter. Hoese & Co LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Amazon.com during the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000. Bull Oak Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Amazon.com during the 3rd quarter worth about $45,000. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 650.0% during the 2nd quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc now owns 300 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 260 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Values First Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Amazon.com during the 3rd quarter worth about $56,000. 72.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling at Amazon.com In other Amazon.com news, SVP David Zapolsky sold 2,190 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.00, for a total value of $427,050.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 62,420 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,171,900. The trade was a 3.39 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, Director Jonathan Rubinstein sold 4,766 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $209.85, for a total transaction of $1,000,145.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 94,630 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,858,105.50. This represents a 4.79 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders have sold 6,026,683 shares of company stock worth $1,252,148,795. 10.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Amazon.com Price Performance Amazon.com ( NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The e-commerce giant reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.29. Amazon.com had a net margin of 8.04% and a return on equity of 22.41%. The firm had revenue of $158.88 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $157.28 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.85 EPS. Amazon.com’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 5.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on AMZN shares. Royal Bank of Canada increased their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Susquehanna raised their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $220.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $213.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Telsey Advisory Group raised their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $215.00 to $235.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Finally, Benchmark raised their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-one have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $236.20. View Our Latest Research Report on Amazon.com Amazon.com Company Profile ( Free Report ) Amazon.com, Inc engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero; and develops and produces media content. 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The Minnesota Vikings are sitting at 10-2 on the season. It's a pretty impressive feat for the Vikings when you consider their preseason win total was set at 6.5 wins. Already being 3.5 wins ahead of that mark with five games to go is a mark that should earn head coach Kevin O'Connell plenty of Coach of the Year votes. Being that much better than their win total brings a lot of questions about how they have accomplished that. Some are bringing up the 2022 season with their 11-0 record in one-score games to try and discredit the 10-2 Vikings. However, things are certainly different now than they were two years ago. Even though the Vikings have the underlying metrics to back up their record much better than they did in 2022, there are still areas that aren't sustainable. Let's take a look at a few that resonated from the Cardinals' game. Penalties Going into the game, the Cardinals were the least penalized team in the National Football League. They were called for just 51 penalties in their first 11 games with a league-high 10 games where they had five or fewer penalties. Against the Vikings, they had a whopping 10 penalties for 96 yards. It was a season-high for the Cardinals, but it also follows a trend for the Vikings. This season, the Vikings have been called for 85 penalties (11 declined) for 607 penalty yards. Their opponents have been called for a whopping 108 penalties (14 declined) for 788 yards. The majority of those penalties have been false starts, where the Vikings' opponents have been called an astounding 24 times. That is something the Vikings can't count on in every game, but the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd is very impactful Red Zone possessions The Vikings have been great in preventing teams from getting to the red zone. Going into Sunday's game, they were second in the NFL with just 26 red zone possessions allowed and eighth in total touchdowns allowed with 17. After Sunday's game where they held the Cardinals to one touchdown on six attempts, they are tied for third in red zone possessions allowed with 32 and seventh in touchdowns allowed with 18. Most importantly here, the Vikings went from 27th in the league in red zone touchdown percentage allowed to 18th in the league. It's quite the jump, but a 1-6 performance will do that. Holding teams to that little of success won't be the norm for the Vikings all season, but the lack of red zone possessions allowed is relatively sustainable. They will be facing some lethal offenses down the stretch, meaning it will be paramount that their success continues. Fumbles Fumbles just cannot happen if you are the Vikings. Far too often, they turn the ball over. After Sunday's game, the Vikings are 27th in the NFL in drives that result in a turnover at 13.3%. Just the last three weeks, the Vikings have had four first quarter fumbles, all of which were by Aaron Jones . He has developed a fumbling problem with five total fumbles across 219 touches whereas he had just 15 across 1,499 touches with the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings rank tied for 16th in fumbles with 15 on the season but those turnovers have been their own worst enemy this season. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.Boise State's legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments

Mr Biden told African leaders the resource-rich continent of more than 1.4 billion people had been “left behind for much too long”. “But not anymore,” Mr Biden added. “Africa is the future.” Mr Biden used the third and final day of a visit to Angola – his long-awaited, first trip to sub-Saharan Africa as president – to travel to the coastal city of Lobito and tour an Atlantic port terminal that’s part of the Lobito Corridor railway redevelopment. Mr Biden described it as the largest US investment in a train project outside America. The US and allies are investing heavily in the project that will refurbish nearly 1,200 miles of train lines connecting to the mineral-rich areas of Congo and Zambia in central Africa. The corridor, which likely will take years to complete, gives the US better access to cobalt, copper and other critical minerals in Congo and Zambia that are used in batteries for electric vehicles, electronic devices and clean energy technologies that Mr Biden said would power the future. China is dominant in mining in Congo and Zambia. The US investment has strategic implications for US-China economic competition, which went up a notch this week as they traded blows over access to key materials and technologies. The African leaders who met with Mr Biden on Wednesday said the railway corridor offered their countries a much faster route for minerals and goods – and a convenient outlet to Western markets. “This is a project that is full of hope for our countries and our region,” said Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, whose country has more than 70% of the word’s cobalt. “This is not just a logistical project. It is a driving force for economic and social transformation for millions of our people.” The leaders said the corridor should spur private-sector investment and improve a myriad of related areas like roads, communication networks, agriculture and clean energy technologies. For the African countries, it could create a wave of new jobs for a burgeoning young population. Cargo that once took 45 days to get to the US – usually involving trucks via South Africa – would now take around 45 hours, Mr Biden said. He predicted the project could transform the region from a food importer to exporter. It’s “something that if done right will outlast all of us and keep delivering for our people for generations to come,” he said. The announcement of an additional $600 million took the U.S.’s investment in the Lobito Corridor to 4.0 billion dollars (£3.15 billion).If you’re looking for a family-friendly activity to plan for the upcoming holiday breaks — and if you’re a fan of the popular Netflix series “Squid Game” — consider “Squid Game: The Experience NYC,” a unique chance to dive into a live-action rendition of the show’s thrilling challenges. Held at Manhattan Mall, the event is suitable for all ages, though parents are encouraged to assess whether the physical and strategic nature of the games is appropriate for their children. Tickets start at $29, with VIP packages offering perks like priority entry, access to the VIP lounge, and unique collectibles. Click here to buy tickets to “Squid Game: The Experience NYC.” The event tests players’ survival instincts and strategic thinking in a 60-minute competition. Participants face off in groups to complete challenges inspired by the show, such as “Red Light, Green Light” and the Glass Bridge, with real-time scoring displayed on a leaderboard. “Squid Game” explores themes of class struggle, debt and survival, resonating with viewers around the world. The experience doesn’t stop with the games — players can explore recreated sets, snap photos and enjoy the Korean-inspired Night Market, complete with food, drinks and exclusive merchandise. ‘Squid Game: The Experience NYC’ offers real-life, immersive version of popular Netflix show. (Courtesy Netflix) Courtesy Netflix MORE ABOUT THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE The venue is open from Thursday to Monday, with additional holiday hours. After the main event, guests are invited to linger at the Night Market, making for a fun and memorable outing. Accessible for all, the experience is located at 100 W. 33rd St. in Manhattan with an entrance at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 33rd Street. Guests will enjoy 60 minutes of intense gameplay at “Squid Game: The Experience NYC” inspired by the iconic Netflix series, as well as exclusive new games created specifically for New York. After the competition, there is a Night Market, where you can enjoy Korean food, themed cocktails and photo opportunities with iconic show settings. Exclusive merchandise and collectibles are also available to complete the experience. ‘Squid Game: The Experience NYC’ offers real-life, immersive version of popular Netflix show. (Courtesy Netflix) Courtesy Netflix ABOUT SQUID GAME “Squid Game” is a South Korean survival drama series that premiered on Netflix in 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show centers around a deadly competition where 456 financially desperate participants compete in children’s games for a large cash prize. However, the games take a brutal twist, as those who fail are eliminated in fatal ways. The show’s tension arises from its critique of social inequality, greed and human nature as players face moral dilemmas in their pursuit of the prize. The series became a global phenomenon due to its gripping plot, high-stakes drama and striking social commentary. Popular games featured on the show include “Red Light, Green Light,” “Tug of War” and the “Glass Bridge,” all of which are simple childhood games with life-or-death consequences for the participants.

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Patrick Fishburn played bogey-free for an 8-under 64 for his first lead after any round. Joel Dahmen was 10 shots behind and had a bigger cause for celebration Friday in the RSM Classic. Dahmen made a 5-foot par putt on his final hole for a 2-under 68 in tough conditions brought on by the wind and cold, allowing him to make the cut on the number and get two more days to secure his PGA Tour card for next year. He is No. 124 in the FedEx Cup. “I still got more to write this weekend for sure,” said Dahmen, who recently had said his story is not yet over. “But without having the opportunity to play this weekend, my story would be a lot shorter this year.” Fishburn took advantage of being on the easier Plantation course, with trees blocking the brunt of the wind and two additional par 5s. He also was helped by Maverick McNealy, who opened with a 62 on the tougher Seaside course, making two bogeys late in his round and having to settle for a 70. Fishburn, who already has locked up his card for next year, was at 11-under 131 and led McNealy and Lee Hodges (63) going into the weekend. Michael Thorbjornsen had a 69 and was the only player who had to face Seaside on Friday who was among the top five. What mattered on this day, however, was far down the leaderboard. The RSM Classic is the final tournament of the PGA Tour season, and only the top 125 in the FedEx Cup have full status in 2025. That's more critical than ever with the tour only taking the top 100 for full cards after next season. Players like Dahmen will need full status to get as many playing opportunities as they can. That explains why he felt so much pressure on a Friday. He didn't make a bogey after his opening hole and was battling temperatures in the low 50s that felt even colder with the wind ripping off the Atlantic waters of St. Simons Sound. He made a key birdie on the 14th, hitting a 4-iron for his second shot on the 424-yard hole. Dahmen also hit wedge to 2 feet on the 16th that put him on the cut line, and from the 18th fairway, he was safely on the green some 40 feet away. But he lagged woefully short, leaving himself a testy 5-footer with his job on the line. “It was a great putt. I was very nervous,” Dahmen said. “But there's still work to do. It wasn't the game-winner, it was like the half-court shot to get us to halftime. But without that, and the way I played today, I wouldn't have anything this weekend.” His playing partners weren't so fortunate. The tour put three in danger of losing their cards in the same group — Zac Blair (No. 123), Dahmen and Wesley Bryan (No. 125). The cut was at 1-under 141. Blair and Bryan came to the 18th hole needing birdie to be assured of making the cut and both narrowly missed. Now they have to wait to see if anyone passes them, which is typically the case. Thorbjornsen in a tie for fourth and Daniel Berger (66 at Plantation) in a tie for 17th both were projected to move into the top 125. Dahmen, indeed, still has work to do. Fishburn gets a weekend to see if he can end his rookie year with a win. “I've had a lot of experience playing in cold growing up in Utah, playing this time of year, kind of get used to playing when the body’s not moving very well and you’ve got to move your hands,” said Fishburn, who played college golf at BYU. “Just pretty happy with how I played.” Ludvig Aberg, the defending champion and No. 5 player in the world competing for the first time in more than two months because of knee surgery, bounced back with a 64 on Plantation and was back in the mix. Aberg played with Luke Clanton, the Florida State sophomore who looks like he belongs each week. Clanton, the No. 1 player in the world amateur ranking who received a sponsor exemption, had a 65 at Plantation and was two shots off the lead. Clanton already has a runner-up and two other top 10s since June. “Playing with him, it's pretty awesome to watch,” Clanton said. “We were kind of fanboying a little it. I know he's a really good dude but to be playing with him and to see what he's done over the last couple years, it's pretty inspirational.” AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfNone

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The fifth season Smog isn’t merely 'environmental' issue anymore, it is public health emergency, socioeconomic burden Every winter, a thick layer of smog engulfs the Land of Five Rivers transforming our vibrant metropolises into a grey, choking haze. This annual catastrophe reminds us of the true cost of inaction – millions of lives, trillions of rupees, and around 7.0 per cent of Pakistan’s GDP lost to particulate matter. While it is most visible in the winter, its roots run deep, intertwined with longstanding deficiencies in urban planning, industrial regulation, and agricultural practices. Temperature inversions, trap pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly cocktail of toxins that silently lingers in the air. Smog isn’t merely an ‘environmental’ issue anymore; it is a public health emergency, a socioeconomic burden, and a human security issue. In Punjab, over 11 million children endure life in one of the most polluted regions on earth, exposed to air quality index (AQI) levels as high as 1,900 – nearly 100 times the safe limits. Nasa’s satellites tell a similar story, with the OMPS Aerosol Index hitting as high as 4.5, with the maximum being 5, signaling an existential crisis. Despite being a public good, clean air remains a classic case of the tragedy of the commons – a shared resource exploited without accountability. Smog is Pakistan’s ‘fifth season’ the ultimate equalizer that spares no one and graciously infiltrates lungs rich and poor alike. It levels the playing field, indiscriminating, uniting us all under this thick choking layer of soot and dust. Yet, we have failed to truly measure, assess, and manage the true cost of smog, a public health crisis. The true cost of smog is vast and multifaceted, impacting health, the economy, society, and the environment. Health-wise, smog leads to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, premature deaths, and cognitive impairments, overwhelming the healthcare system and reducing life expectancy. Economically, it damages crops, reduces worker productivity, disrupts tourism, and strains energy systems, costing billions annually. Socially, smog exacerbates inequalities, disrupts education, and stifles human development by limiting mobility and well-being. Environmentally, it accelerates biodiversity loss, pollutes soil and water, and intensifies climate change. These interrelated costs are just a glimpse of what is at stake, with estimates, or rather underestimates, incurring between $22 billion and $48 billion of air pollution-related costs to the Pakistan economy annually. Yet, authorities continue to downplay the crisis, reflecting this cognitive decay, a systemic failure of governance of the highest order. What do we need to survive the smog crisis? A good lung capacity, sheer willpower, and, if one is lucky, a cup of chai to chase down that particulate matter. Rationally, a bankrupt nation under a green lockdown surely cannot afford such stopgap measures like cloud seeding, water sprinkling, smog-free towers, and air purifiers - all of which stand devoid of any long-lasting impact. Achieving clean air demands a transformative, sustained set of actions rather than superficial fixes. These include holding industries accountable through penalties for emissions and incentivising cleaner practices to internalise environmental costs. A cleaner transportation future can be realised through improved public transit, cleaner fuels, and infrastructure for carpooling and biking. Educating 240 million people on the fundamentals of smog, air quality, and climate is imperative. A combination of green tech accelerators that enable youth to develop innovative solutions, air quality research centres that generate critical data and insights, and early warning systems could also play a pivotal role. Scaling up affordable and sustainable alternatives to stubble burning, such as Happy Seeders, along with the widespread adoption of zigzag technology in brick kilns across Pakistan, can enhance productivity while reducing emissions. Urban and industrial reforms – such as promoting urban forestry, transitioning to low-carbon energy, and improving waste management – can also significantly decrease the volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere. Regionally, Pakistan should lead efforts for a South Asian Air Quality pact, a charter of clean air quality, while forming synergies to decarbonise our economies at an unprecedented scale. Nationally, strong governance, backed by technocratic leadership and an adequate share for nature in the national budget, is essential to turn these transmission channels into a cleaner, healthier reality for all. It took Pakistan seven decades to register the devastating impacts of toxic air, and we surely cannot afford another seven to manage it. A staggering 98.3 per cent of the population now lives in areas where air quality exceeds the national standard of 15 g/m3. Alas, we now exist in a society where clean air has become a luxury, rather a basic right. It is evident that we have reached a tipping point, and must deliver, as the cost of inaction is too high, time too less, and impacts too grave. The writer is an environmental economist and can be reached at: hashimzaman1@gmail.com

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out vs. RamsOn Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that he thinks Special Counsel Jack Smith was correct to dismiss the case against President-Elect Donald Trump and said that “the greater danger is that we use trials as political weapons in the years ahead.” Brooks said, “I think, in general, obviously, no person is above the law. And, in my view, if a sitting president has committed a murder, extortion, some horrible crime like that, then the precedent that we don’t prosecute sitting presidents, that should be overridden. In this particular case, some of the trials, especially in New York and Georgia, looked a little political. Donald Trump ran saying, they’re attacking me with lawfare. Kamala Harris talked a lot about the trials. So, it was right there in the center of the election. And 75 million Americans decided it wasn’t disqualifying. And, to my view — and I understand there’s a danger in putting him sort of above the law — but, to me, the greater danger is that we use trials as political weapons in the years ahead. So, I think, on balance, Jack Smith did the right thing.” He added, “I think respect for democracy and for the precedent that we don’t use trials as political footballs — and once we start eroding that precedent, I think we’re very close to the point where we start using trials as political footballs. And that would be terrible for our politics and for our judicial system.” Brooks further stated, “There’s no way Jack Smith did anything to subvert the rule of law in this country. It was not — what he did was not recriminations. It was not vengeful. It was just trying to uphold the law.” Follow Ian Hanchett on Twitter @IanHanchett

The recently inducted EA-37B, the Compass Call, will bring a transformative update to the US Air Force’s (USAF) electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. The state-of-the-art EW platform is based on a civilian private jet. Still, it incorporates sensors, data networking, and surveillance systems to give the Air Force a flexible, efficient, and powerful new weapon. The EA-37B was designed to assume the role that is currently filled by the EC-130H (also named the Compass Call). The mission of the USAF EW squadrons is to gather signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic intelligence (ELINT), disrupt enemy signals (radios) or radar, communications and data-network capabilities. The new and improved Compass Call brings greater speed and range and new technology that will keep the USAF one step ahead in the fight to counter emerging threats in any theater. 6 Next-generation engineering The hull and powerplant of the Compass Call were provided in the form of a Gulfstream G550 charter jet. The transition is a big difference from the outgoing HC-130 , as the two aircraft share little in common besides their mission set. The G550 offers a superior blend of speed, range, and operational efficiency but lacks the capacity and ruggedness of the Hercules. In the context of the Compass Call’s EW mission, this represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, providing improved performance metrics in the aspects that bring the greatest value to the mission. EA-37B Compass Call specifications: Length: 29.4 m/96.5 ft Wingspan: 28.5 m/93.5 ft Height: 7.9 m/25.9 ft Max Takeoff Weight: 41,277 kg/91,000 lbs Max Range: 6,300 nm/11,667 km Colonel Mark Howard, the 55th Wing Commander , said: “The EA-37B, with its increased range, speed and agility, will allow Airmen onboard the aircraft to make real-time, adaptive, agile decisions for airpower.” 5 New and improved systems The EW mission suite on the EA-37B is a highly classified array of sensors, emitters, and signal-processing computer systems that can both passively collect data and actively conduct interference and disruption against the adversary. The new Compass Call's cutting-edge systems will focus on jamming enemy communication systems, radar, and data networks. Providing intelligence and disrupting the enemy’s ability to coordinate and respond is how the EA-37B gives an operational advantage to US and allied forces on the battlefield. The Defense Post reports that the aircraft represents a leap in airborne electronic warfare technology, capable of degrading the most advanced electronic threats with precision. With near-peer adversaries developing ever-increasingly sophisticated equipment, the Compass Call is a sorely needed asset to support the combat arms of US forces. Its ability to integrate with multi-domain operations allows it to support air, land, sea, and cyber missions with seamless real-time data. 4 Deployment flexibility The first batch of EA-37B’s was delivered in August 2024, when the aircraft arrived at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB). The USAF will take delivery at least 5 more new Compass Calls by 2025. Thanks to a design based on a much smaller civilian platform, the new fleet will be able to operate from a wider range of airports than their predecessor. They still incorporate a rugged design that is suitable for austere airfields to ensure that the new fleet has greater flexibility and efficiency than ever before. NATO allies have recognized the new bird’s potential to strengthen coalition EW capabilities during joint operations. Euro-SD reported that the EA-37B provides NATO with a crucial tool to counteract adversarial advances in the electromagnetic spectrum, reinforcing allied operational superiority. 3 Strategic depth The EA-37 B demonstrates the Air Force's dedication to updating its fleet to counter new threats. The Compass Call provides a versatile, modular system that may be enhanced to satisfy future needs as electronic warfare plays a bigger role in military operations. Its capacity to interfere with hostile systems while safeguarding allied communications guarantees dominance in contested environments. The Aviationist highlights the significance of the EA-37B’s modular systems, remarking, “[it is] optimized for operations in Anti-Access, Area-Denial (A2/AD) environments and can be easily upgraded to counter emerging threats, thanks to its Modular Open Systems Architecture. As the Department of Defense’s only long-range, full-spectrum stand-off electromagnetic warfare jamming platform, the Compass Call plays a key role in the US Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) strategy, alongside the EA-18G Growler and the F-16CM Block 50/52 Fighting Falcon.” 2 Defense-industrial expertise The Compass Call program is a great example of collaboration between industry leaders and the military. The airframe built by Gulfstream provided an excellent sled to outfit with specially designed systems made by the experts at L3Harris. The resulting system is unrivaled in its operational flexibility, mission capabilities, efficiency and sustainability. According to BAE Systems, the aircraft reflects the culmination of decades of electronic warfare innovation, seamlessly blending industry expertise with military requirements to create a versatile and mission-ready platform. Last Air Force Commando Solos retire as the Air Force transitions away from its aging fleet of special warfare Hercules. 1 COTS enhanced The transition to such a radically different aircraft is not without challenges. The new systems are also very different in form, if functionally similar. The new EW jet underwent rigorous testing and trials before being placed on the USAF flightline. It is a complex transition, to be sure, but one that will be an investment as the modular design and use of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components as much as possible is intended to keep the EA-37B in service for a very long time. It can be quickly and easily updated to meet new technological standards as warfare continues to evolve in the future. Air and Space Forces Magazine reports that the Air Force's focus on modular systems ensures that the Compass Call will remain relevant for decades, and the adaptability of the EA-37B will ensure its place as a cornerstone of the Air Force’s EW fleet for years to come. Future enhancements like the incorporation of artificial intelligence, improved data link systems, and next-generation jamming capabilities are all possible future updates. The Growler entered US Navy service in 2009.Bitcoin surges above $100,000SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 72, IU INDY 62