Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
USS New Orleans Takes Part in Amphibious Air Assault During Exercise in Japan
12 May 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / U.S. troops are joining the French Armed Forces, Australian Defense Force and Japan’s Self Defense Force (JSDF) for the multilateral exercise Jeanne D’Arc 21, at Camp Ainoura, Naval Base Sasebo, in Japan. The exercise consists of va...
This Siemens App Provides Intelligent Bearing Diagnostics for Electric Motors
12 May 2021, 09:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric motors have already become one of the most important elements of the automotive industry and are also essential for multiple industrial processes. And, just like with any other type of motor, maintenance is crucial for reliable and long-la...
World’s Largest Charity Hospital Ship Is Ready to Start Its Life-Saving Missions
11 May 2021, 17:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not many people know that there are charity hospital ships that travel to developing countries and help provide free healthcare services. Mercy Ships has repurposed such vessels before, but this is the first time when a ship is specifically built, ...
Watch U.S. Troops Conduct an Air Assault Mission During Swift Response 21
11 May 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After almost 600 U.S. and UK paratroopers descended in Estonia, and U.S. C-17 airplanes dropped 5 platforms of heavy equipment, as part of Swift Response 21, the exercise continued with an air assault operation at the end of last week. The U.S. ...
America's Largest Electric Truck and Bus Factory to Be Built in Illinois
11 May 2021, 12:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Lion Electric announced that it would build an all-electric urban vehicle factory in Joliet, Illinois, which will become the largest plant for zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. The “zero-emissions” trend is n...
Meet Sky Warden, the Robust ISR Strike Aircraft That Thrives in Tough Conditions
11 May 2021, 11:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new aircraft is ready to tackle difficult missions even in extreme combat environments. With an inspirational name and a plethora of advanced features, the AT-802U Sky Warden looks like a winner. Sky Warden is the result of the newest collabor...
Russia’s Fierce Sarmat Missile Closer to Deployment with Three Tests This Year
11 May 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia is one step closer to deploying its threatening RS-28 Sarmat missile, otherwise known as Satan II, which is one of its most powerful weapon of its kind to date. Upcoming tests, later this year, are going to demonstrate the new missile’...
U.S. Air Force Program to Bring Connectivity for Tactical Missions in the Arctic
11 May 2021, 07:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) selected Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) and OneWeb, two important names in the satellite communication and technology world, to demonstrate end-to-end services that can connect the Arctic region to other...
USS Miguel Keith Is the First Navy Ship to Proudly Bear This War Hero’s Name
10 May 2021, 15:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It's a great moment when a Navy ship enters active service, honoring an important figure in the U.S.’s military history. Their memory continues to live on and every action of the new ship becomes an act of commemoration. USS Miguel K...
Rachael Allen Is the First Autonomous Tugboat Set to Operate in U.S. Waters
10 May 2021, 14:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sea Machines Robotics is set to implement their SM300 autonomous control-and-command system on what will become the first autonomous U.S.-Flag harbor tug. Made by Foss Maritime, the Rachael Allen tugboat has recently been constructed and will be un...
Flluid-1S e-Bike Combines Awesome Range With Higher Speed for the Urban Rider
10 May 2021, 12:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When great minds come together, the result can only be impressive. And Fuell is a good example for that. Some of the most creative people in the biking industry have developed an e-mobility line that is now well on its way to success. The FUELL...
Navy Test Shows F/A-18 Aircraft and AARGM-ER Missile’s Seamless Communication
10 May 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / U.S. Navy’s extended range missile is the main star of another successful demonstration, proving that it’s ready to wow at the upcoming live fire event this spring. The Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (A...
British Army Ready to Slay With Lethal All-Weather Anti-Armor Challenger 3 Tank
10 May 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is set to deliver 148 new Challenger 3 tanks for the British Army, after having signed an over $1 billion (£800-million) contract with the Ministry of Defense. This new, next-generation main battle tank...
Cowboy 4 and Cowboy 4 ST Are Here to Redefine What a Smooth Ride Is All About
9 May 2021, 10:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / E-bike maker Cowboy recently introduced the 4th generation of their urban bikes, and now the Cowboy 4 is joined by C4 ST, a step-through version. Both models look exciting, come with the brand’s mobile app, and are some of the most affordable...
OTAM’s 115 Custom Elegant Classic Boat Is a Fine Example of Italian Excellence
9 May 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With over 60 years of experience in boat manufacturing, the Italian-based company OTAM is now introducing a custom range of yachts that are meant to be fast, lightweight and fully personalized. The 115 Sport, 115 SD Elegant Classic and 115 SD E...
BRAVe Is the New Mountain e-Bike That’s Destined for Bold Summer Escapades
9 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Summer is tantalizingly close and this means it’s almost time to take your new bike out for some wild rides. But, what if you can’t decide between a mountain bike or an adventure bike? Not to worry – Cairn launched an e-bike that ...
Vegas Baby Luxury Yacht Flaunts Clean Esthetic and Lightweight Silhouette
8 May 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vegas Baby sounds like an appropriate name for a private yacht that is about to take its owner on fun adventures at sea. Lightweight and luminous, this boat looks like pure delight on a breezy day. German boat manufacturer Y-Yachts unveiled thei...
This Tailor-Made 157 Feet Yacht Makes You Dream About Your Own Personal Boat
8 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Designing your dream boat together with the manufacturer seems like the type of activity that anyone would enjoy. But, while not everyone can do that, we can all admire the result - a custom yacht with sophisticated style accents. Italian boat m...
NAMI BURN-E Scooter Takes Performance to Another Level with 60 MPH Speed
7 May 2021, 15:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for electric scooter fans: the new NAMI BURN-E e-scooter, created by Michael Sha, is now available in the U.S, thanks to FluidFreeRide (FFR) in Miami. Most e-scooters are associated with the idea of daily commute and relaxed city rides...
B-52 Bomber Performs Simulated Hypersonic Missile Strike in Alaska Exercise
7 May 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tests for the AGM-183A hypersonic missile continue, this time as part of the Northern Edge (NE21) training exercise in Alaska. The strike simulation was successful in demonstrating an attack (kill chain) from sensor to shooter. A B-52H Stratofor...