Bulk of Achilles’ Shield to be ready by 2027

POLITICS Plans are under way to procure approximately 36 PULS multiple rocket launchers from Israeli Elbit for about 700 million euros. The bulk of the “Achilles’ Shield” program – a five-level defense system encompassing anti-tactical ballistic, anti-air, …

Canada Soccer announces new Canadian Shield Tournament in preparation for World Cup 

Canada Soccer took another step in scheduling quality matches in advance of Canada’s home World Cup next summer.  On March 19, Canada Soccer announced a new friendly tournament called the Canadian Shield Tournament, which will see the Canadian men’s squad …

Achilles’ Shield: Greece eyes Israeli BARAK system for defence overhaul

According to Kathimerini, Greece is actively considering the Israeli-made BARAK (Lightning) air defence system as a replacement for its ageing Soviet-era S-300s. The BARAK system is set to become a key component of Greece’s new multilayered air defence …

Castled! The best bowleds from the 2024-25 Shield

Creating a Meat Shield Alliance in the New Era of ’Survivor’ Is a Dangerous Strategy

If there’s one thing that we know about the New Era of Survivor, it is that strategic and social players have excelled in a way that had not been seen prior to Survivor 41. While physical threats have found some success, they haven’t dominated like they …

Georgia GOP legislators push 11th hour surprise to further shield themselves from open records law

A late-emerging proposal in the Georgia Legislature would limit what the public can access in police reports and communications with state lawmakers. The proposed changes to Georgia’s Open Records Act were tacked onto another bill, Senate Bill 12, late in …

Wine producer aims to shield shoppers from US tariff's impact

Invivo's co-founder said the firm wanted to protect consumers as much as possible. File picture. Photo: 123RF Wine producer Invivo plans to try to shield shoppers from the impact of a 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States. US President …

Navy targets Escott Shield

FRESH’ET Navy rugby team is determined to go one step further in the FMF Suva Rugby Escott Shield this year after finishing as runners-up for the past three seasons. Head coach Kaminieli Neiqisa expressed confidence in his team after their 34-18 victory …

South Florida businesses brace for tariff impact, aim to shield customers

South Florida businesses that rely on imported goods hope to steer customers away from cost increases. CBS News Miami "Listen, I like (President Donald) Trump," said Aliza Daga, owner of Holy Land Flowers. "I love Trump. So I want to give …

Ulster Elks end 14-year wait for Denman Shield title with victory over Queen’s

Goals from Rachel Houston and Audrey Sawers sealed the win despite a late strike from Queen’s University’s Jodie Simmons It was Queen’s who started the game quicker, seeing plenty of possession but unable to break down a stern Ulster Elks defence. Instead …