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A Russian company has developed a new type of rifle bullets that split into three mid-flight, according to reports. This can help increase hit probability against high-speed drones.
The development of specialized anti-drone ammunition reflects the changing nature of warfare. (Representational image) Jay_Rembert/stevepbDeveloped by Russia's Rostec, these multi-bullet "Mnogotochie" rounds can successfully hit drones. Reports have claimed that the first batches of these bullets have been delivered to Russian troops.
Effective option for combating dronesVysokotochka, a subsidiary of Rostec, has developed "Mnogotochie". These bullets reportedly offer high-density fire for combating drones.
Bekkhan Ozdoyev, industrial director of Rostec's Armament Cluster, had earlier revealed that the Mnogotochie cartridges for rifled automatic weapons provide an effective option for combating drones. These are essentially standard 5.45x39mm and 7.62x39mm cartridges, but with a special bullet that splits into three parts upon exiting the barrel. This provides high-density fire. This means that shooting down a small drone with three bullets at once is much easier than with one.
Rostech previously also revealed that the 5.45x39mm caliber CT 226 and 7.62x54mm caliber CT 228 cartridges contain a three-element bullet that disintegrates in flight.
Standard cartridge case and standard propellant powder are usedThe standard cartridge case and standard propellant powder are used, which simplifies serial production of the Mnogotochie at ammunition industry enterprises. Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.
Earlier, Rostec also highlighted that small arms' performance characteristics remain unchanged when using the Mnogotochie, eliminating the need for modifications or installation of attachments. The cartridge can also be fired with a silencer installed.
Footage released by the company shows the 5.45mm variant downing a drone hovering about 10 meters (33 feet) above the ground from a distance of 100 meters (328 feet) after four shots. Full-scale production is underway, with the first batch already delivered to the Russian military. The Mnogotochie's three-piece nose separates after leaving the barrel, creating a controlled spread that allows a single shot to release three projectiles, reported NexGen Defense.
Reports indicate that the anti-drone round is effective at distances of up to 300 meters. While that range is relatively limited compared to dedicated air-defense systems, it is intended for situations where troops need to defend themselves against drones flying close to the battlefield.
Small commercial and military drones have become increasingly common in recent conflicts, performing reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision attack missions. Their relatively low cost and widespread availability have created new challenges for conventional military forces, driving demand for affordable countermeasures.
The development of specialized anti-drone ammunition reflects the changing nature of warfare, where inexpensive UAVs have become an important part of combat operations. Instead of relying solely on costly missile-based air-defense systems, militaries are exploring solutions that allow frontline troops to engage drones using standard firearms equipped with purpose-built ammunition.
If the new ammunition performs as intended in operational conditions, it could provide infantry units with an additional layer of defense against low-flying drones while complementing larger air-defense systems.
Tyler Durden Fri, 07/10/2026 - 18:05Netflix shares are teetering on the edge of a bear market after a brutal stretch of underperformance and one of the stock's worst first-half starts in two decades. Subscriber engagement has become an increasing concern for the streaming giant, and a new report suggests management may be considering a risky pivot toward live television to revive viewing time and strengthen its advertising business.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix management is weighing live channels, third-party streaming bundles, and additional sports rights as it seeks to reverse declining subscriber engagement.
Here's more from the report:
To bolster engagement, executives at the company have recently discussed adding live channels that would continuously stream certain programs, or shows and films from a certain genre, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has also explored bundling other subscription-based streaming services, including NBCUniversal's Peacock, into its offering. It would sell those subscriptions through its main app as rivals such as Amazon.com and Apple have long done, some of the people said.
Netflix's discussions about adding TV channels and potentially streaming bundles, which would appear like tiles on the streamer's home page, show how the company is willing to pivot from its roots.
The pivot comes as audience measurement firm Nielsen reports that Netflix's share of TV viewership fell to 7.8% in April, its lowest level since May 2025.
Netflix's share of streaming time has also declined, falling from 21% to 17% over the two-year period ending in March 2026 amid intense competition from rival platforms such as Disney+ and YouTube TV.
Here is what Wall Street desks are saying, courtesy of Bloomberg:
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While Netflix remains the top streaming leader, its shares have nearly been halved since peaking in mid-2025.
Shares so far this year are teetering on the edge of a bear market, with first-half performance among the worst in two decades.
The underperformance in the stock comes not just from the subscriber engagement crisis but also from the company's disappointing guidance for the second quarter, including lower year-over-year operating margins.
Tyler Durden Fri, 07/10/2026 - 17:40The Trump administration has launched its first major investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM visa programs, expanding its effort to combat immigration-related fraud and protect American workers.
🚨PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General Launches Investigation into H-1B Visa Fraud and Human Trafficking to Protect American Workers
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Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced the investigation Wednesday during an appearance on Fox Business, saying the probe will examine allegations of H-1B and PERM visa abuse, labor trafficking and the displacement of U.S. workers.
D’Esposito said investigators have already issued dozens of subpoenas as part of the investigation.
“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” D’Esposito said.
“Much of the visa and the human trafficking that we see when it comes to this foreign labor is tied to cartels, is tied to transnational gangs, and this is the work that we should be doing, not only to make America safe again, but to make America more affordable again.”
According to D’Esposito, the investigation extends beyond traditional labor sectors.
“This is not just people working in factories or actual labor,” he said.
“These are people working in medical facilities and doctors’ offices that are actually putting people in harm’s way.”
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations for an initial three-year period that may be extended to six years.
Technology companies account for an estimated 60 percent to 70 percent of new H-1B visa applications in recent years. Other industries making significant use of the program include consulting and professional services, engineering and manufacturing, health care and medical research, and higher education.
D’Esposito said California, New York and Illinois rank among the top states for H-1B visa applicants.
He said the administration’s objective is to ensure American workers are protected from abuse of the visa system.
The goal, he said, is to make sure hardworking Americans “are not seeing their jobs taken away by foreigners or people who are gaming the system or financially benefiting from bringing these individuals into America and putting them into jobs that, quite frankly, they are not qualified to do.”
Tyler Durden Fri, 07/10/2026 - 17:15