The drone racing world just had its John Henry moment. Battlefields will never be the same.



The steel-driving man of American legend, John Henry, attempted to beat the machine — and won, though it cost him his life. At the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League's (A2RL) Drone Championship in April, man tried to beat the machine and lost — and the technology responsible could soon claim many a life on battlefields the world over.

There were four race formats at the drone competition co-hosted by the Drone Champions League and A2RL this past April in Abu Dhabi: an autonomous drag race where lightweight flyers fired through multiple gates at speeds of over 93 mph; a multi-drone race; an AI grand challenge; and a match pitting elite DCL human pilots against an autonomous drone.

In the fourth type of race, an autonomous quadcopter drone built and trained by a team of scientists and students at Delft University of Technology's aerospace engineering MAVLab in the Netherlands beat three former DCL world champions, reaching speeds on the winding indoor track of nearly 60 mph.

A2RL concluded in a release that the races demonstrated that "AI, when given the right tools, can make complex, real-time decisions in a dynamic physical world. And it can do so safely, at speed, and at scale."

'Autonomous drone racing is an ideal test case for developing and demonstrating highly efficient, robust AI.'

Footage shows the drone whip effortlessly through a series of 22 indoor gates using only a front-facing camera and a motion sensor.

According to the university, the feat — possible because their "efficient and robust AI system [is] capable of split-second, high-performance control" — was historic.

Humans have been losing in games played virtually to supercomputers for decades. However, the university noted that "this achievement happened in the real world."

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An FPV drone controlled via a fiber-optic cable flies during Ukrainian military training on January 29, 2025 in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. Photo by Dan Bashakov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

Team lead Christophe De Wagter said in a statement, "I always wondered when AI would be able to compete with human drone racing pilots in real competitions. I'm extremely proud of the team that we were able to make it happen already this year."

"I hope that this achievement and this type of competition in general forms a springboard for real-world robot applications," added De Wagter. "Robot AI is limited by the required computational and energy resources. Autonomous drone racing is an ideal test case for developing and demonstrating highly efficient, robust AI."

The efficacy of autonomous drones on the raceway certainly has implications for the future of warfare.

Already in Ukraine, drones — which Kyiv is on track to produce 2.5 million of annually — have blunted the competitive edge of state-of-the-art bomber aircraft and armor and now reportedly cause an estimated 70% of deaths and injuries. The vast majority of drones in the war are, however, human-operated.

A special report published earlier this month by the Institute for the Study of War noted that "Russia and Ukraine are engaged in an active technological race to develop and deploy drones with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities" as doing so would reduce their reliance on human drone operators and defenders, overcome human limitations in target identification, and accelerate decision-making processes involved in drone warfare.

The warring nations have reportedly demonstrated some integration of AI capabilities into drones as of last month but have not deployed them on scale in the battlefield.

In one instance, a Ukrainian electronic and radio warfare expert observed Russian forces field a swarm of six drones, each of which carry a 6.6 pound warhead and have a range of up to 50 miles.

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ISW noted that Ukrainian forces, on the other hand, deployed a new AI-powered "mother drone" on the frontlines in late May — a drone that can reportedly deploy two first-person-view drones and launch a strike at a range of 186 miles.

The mothership was created by the Ukrainian startup Strategy Force Solutions.

The CTO of the company, who identified himself only as Andrii, told Forbes, "A $10,000 mission replaces what previously required $3-$5 million missile systems."

"By pairing them [small FPV type drones] with AI mothership drones, we can guarantee precision strikes," added Andrii.

The TU Delft drone evidences a technological leap that if utilized in the warring nation's UAVs could mean greater effectiveness when attacking in dynamic combat zones as greater difficulty on the part of targets to evade or shoot them down.

The Dutch university indicated that one of the novel aspects of the racer drone's AI is its use of a deep neural network originally developed by the Advanced Concepts Team at the European Space Agency, which enables the system to bypass a traditional human controller and direct commands straight to the motors.

"Traditional, human-engineered algorithms for optimal control were computationally so expensive that they would never be able to run onboard resource-constrained systems such as drones or satellites," said the university. "ESA found that deep neural networks were able to mimic the outcomes of traditional algorithms, while requiring orders of magnitude less processing time."

"We now train the deep neural networks with reinforcement learning, a form of learning by trial and error," said De Wagter. "This allows the drone to more closely approach the physical limits of the system. To get there, though, we had to redesign not only the training procedure for the control but also how we can learn about the drone's dynamics from its own onboard sensory data."

According to a MarketDigits 2023 projection, the autonomous drone market will reach $53.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 18.9% during the forecast period.

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Jewish Ingenuity: Exploding Pagers, Greenwald's Fetish Videos, Drone Bases in Iran, Mossad Does It All

Mossad is having a bang-up year. The Israeli intelligence agency pulled off one of the most sophisticated attacks in 2024, targeting Hezbollah operatives by blowing up their pagers and walkie-talkies, resulting in several terrorists suffering unfortunate injuries to their scrotal regions. What Mossad has managed to pull off over the last several months is arguably even more impressive, highlighting the unique versatility of an organization that stands as a testament to Jewish ingenuity.

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‘Not Just For The Jetsons’: Trump Lifts Regs On Drones, Supersonic Flight, Opens Door For Flying Cars

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Friday, lifting regulations on aviation technology and working to boost American manufacturing of drones. The trio of orders lifts regulations that had made domestic production of drones costly, prioritizes the usage of American-made drones by federal agencies and provides for the creation of a grant program for […]

A brutal wake-up call from America’s most powerful banker



Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase — one of the most powerful financial institutions on earth — issued a warning the other day. But it wasn’t about interest rates, crypto, or monetary policy.

Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, Dimon pivoted from economic talking points to something far more urgent: the fragile state of America’s physical preparedness.

We are living in a moment of stunning fragility — culturally, economically, and militarily. It means we can no longer afford to confuse digital distractions with real resilience.

“We shouldn’t be stockpiling Bitcoin,” Dimon said. “We should be stockpiling guns, tanks, planes, drones, and rare earths. We know we need to do it. It’s not a mystery.”

He cited internal Pentagon assessments showing that if war were to break out in the South China Sea, the United States has only enough precision-guided missiles for seven days of sustained conflict.

Seven days — that’s the gap between deterrence and desperation.

This wasn’t a forecast about inflation or a hedge against market volatility. It was a blunt assessment from a man whose words typically move markets.

“America is the global hegemon,” Dimon continued, “and the free world wants us to be strong.” But he warned that Americans have been lulled into “a false sense of security,” made complacent by years of peacetime prosperity, outsourcing, and digital convenience:

We need to build a permanent, long-term, realistic strategy for the future of America — economic growth, fiscal policy, industrial policy, foreign policy. We need to educate our citizens. We need to take control of our economic destiny.

This isn’t a partisan appeal — it’s a sobering wake-up call. Because our economy and military readiness are not separate issues. They are deeply intertwined.

Dimon isn’t alone in raising concerns. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned that China has already overtaken the U.S. in key defense technologies — hypersonic missiles, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence to mention a few. Retired military leaders continue to highlight our shrinking shipyards and dwindling defense manufacturing base.

Even the dollar, once assumed untouchable, is under pressure as BRICS nations work to undermine its global dominance. Dimon, notably, has said this effort could succeed if the U.S. continues down its current path.

So what does this all mean?

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It means we are living in a moment of stunning fragility — culturally, economically, and militarily. It means we can no longer afford to confuse digital distractions with real resilience.

It means the future belongs to nations that understand something we’ve forgotten: Strength isn’t built on slogans or algorithms. It’s built on steel, energy, sovereignty, and trust.

And at the core of that trust is you, the citizen. Not the influencer. Not the bureaucrat. Not the lobbyist. At the core is the ordinary man or woman who understands that freedom, safety, and prosperity require more than passive consumption. They require courage, clarity, and conviction.

We need to stop assuming someone else will fix it. The next crisis — whether military, economic, or cyber — will not politely pause for our political dysfunction to sort itself out. It will demand leadership, unity, and grit.

And that begins with looking reality in the eye. We need to stop talking about things that don’t matter and cut to the chase: The U.S. is in a dangerously fragile position, and it’s time to rebuild and refortify — from the inside out.

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Meet the GOP Lobbyist Doing China's Bidding

When Washington’s top lobbying firms dropped many of their Chinese clients last year, fearing their lobbyists would be blacklisted by members of Congress for aiding the CCP, two of the communist regime’s largest firms—drone maker DJI Technologies and online retailer Shein—turned to a boutique lobbying shop founded by a former aide to Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.), giving the Chinese companies a powerful ally in Washington as they aim to avoid U.S. sanctions.

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34 people arrested amid California fires, including burglar disguised as firefighter; 3 arrested for illegal drone activity



The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office has arrested 34 people for criminal activity related to the devastating fires ravaging the area, according to authorities.

As Blaze News previously reported Monday, one person has been arrested for suspicion of arson.

'We have people who will go to all ends to be able to do what it is they want to do to exploit the victims of this tragedy.'

During a Monday press conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna highlighted that there were two "drone incidents" that led to three arrests.

On Friday, firefighting aircraft attempting to battle the Palisades fire were forced to leave the area because of unauthorized drones in the air.

Citing California officials, NewsNation reported that there have been at least 40 incidents in which unauthorized drones forced firefighting aircraft to pause operations.

On Thursday, a drone collided with a CL-415 “Super Scooper” — a firefighting aircraft capable of scooping 1,600 gallons of water to drop on fires.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a statement that a civilian drone struck the Super Scooper Quebec 1 on loan from Canada. The collision reportedly left a hole in one of the wings, but the extent of the damage wasn't known until the plane landed.

Cal Fire spokesperson Chris Thomas told the Los Angeles Times, "This is not just harmless fun. This is incredibly dangerous. Seriously, what if that plane had gone down? It could have taken out a row of homes. It could have taken out a school.”

The damaged Super Scooper reportedly has been repaired and could be back up in the air as soon as Tuesday following a Federal Aviation Administration inspection.

The FAA warned, "It’s a federal crime, punishable by up to 12 months in prison, to interfere with firefighting efforts on public lands. Additionally, the FAA can impose a civil penalty of up to $75,000 against any drone pilot who interferes with wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response operations when temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) are in place. The FAA treats these violations seriously and immediately considers swift enforcement action for these offenses. The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly drones in the TFRs."

The FAA and FBI are investigating the drone strike.

At least 20 people have reportedly been arrested for looting the fire-ravaged areas of South California.

One alleged burglar disguised himself as a firefighter to rob a home during the fires.

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell stated, "There were three individuals in a vehicle. They were stopped. They were where they weren't supposed to be. One had on a fire jacket and a fire hat. And he was additionally arrested for impersonating a firefighter. We have people who will go to all ends to be able to do what it is they want to do to exploit the victims of this tragedy."

Sheriff Luna added, "When I was out there in the Malibu area, I saw a gentleman that looked like a firefighter. And I asked him if he was okay because he was sitting down. I didn't realize we had him in handcuffs. We are turning him over to LAPD because he was dressed like a fireman, and he was not. He just got caught burglarizing a home. So those are issues that our front-line deputies and police officers are dealing with."

Police said a handful of people were arrested for violating the government-imposed curfew that runs from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Those who violate the curfew could be charged with a misdemeanor and hit with a fine of up to $1,000.

Sheriff Luna also said his department is communicating with local, state, and federal agencies to crack down on "white-collar" crimes in relation to the fires.

"They are all eager to prosecute anybody who is taking advantage of our residents during this very difficult time, whether it is a burglary or it is some kind of white collar crime in a scam or anything that you may be thinking about doing," Luna stated.

Police said at least six people reported missing in the city of Los Angeles.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner stated that 24 people have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said 266 officers have been assigned to the Palisades fire. In addition, 200 National Guard members are helping to secure the Los Angeles area.

According to the latest data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the current wildfires have scorched over 40,000 acres and destroyed or damaged more than 12,300 structures.

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Secret Service to use drones during Trump inauguration



The U.S. Secret Service intends to use drones before and on Inauguration Day as part of heightened security measures in place in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans.

On January 3, USSS special agent in charge of the Washington field office Matt McCool announced that drones would be part of larger security protocols implemented in Washington, D.C., throughout the month of January, especially during the swearing in of the new Congress, the funeral events for the late President Jimmy Carter, and the upcoming inauguration.

"While I advise everyone that the Secret Service will use drones as part of our comprehensive security plan, do not be alarmed if you see these assets during the upcoming events or training in the days ahead," McCool said less than two weeks ago.

McCool then reiterated those remarks at a press conference on Monday. "The Secret Service's comprehensive security plan will continue to use drones as part of our protective [plan]," he said, according to Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics. "Do not be alarmed if you see these assets during the inauguration or training in the days ahead."

'Every four years, the District is proud to support the peaceful transition of power.'

In a statement Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who recently met with President-elect Donald Trump, said local and federal law enforcement had been preparing for the inauguration for a year. "Every four years, the District is proud to support the peaceful transition of power," she said. "We take pride in this responsibility, and we’re grateful to our federal partners, local agencies, and community members who work together to ensure a safe and secure event."

In addition to drones, law enforcement officials plan to use high visibility patrols, fencing, and barriers to keep the area safe.

The Secret Service went public about plans to use drones after an Islamic terrorist, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar of Texas, apparently drove a rental truck through a crowd of people celebrating on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. The murderous rampage left 15 dead and 35 injured.

Then just a few hours later, Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger drove a Tesla Cybertruck to the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, where the vehicle detonated. Livelsberger, 37, was later discovered dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Because the Las Vegas incident occurred so shortly after the attack in New Orleans and because of the Cybertruck's association with Elon Musk, a strong Trump ally, some speculated that Livelsberger intended to use the explosion to make a political statement.

A motive for the incident remains under investigation, but shortly before his death, Livelsberger sent an email, claiming to have insider knowledge about alleged war crimes in Afghanistan as well as the purpose behind the drones spotted flying about near the coast of New Jersey.

"What we have been seeing with 'drones' is the operational use of gravitic propulsion systems powered aircraft by most recently China in the east coast, but throughout history, the US," Livelsberger wrote. "Only we and China have this capability. Our OPEN location for this activity in the box is below. China has been launching them from the Atlantic from submarines for years, but this activity recently has picked up. As of now, it is just a show of force and they are using it similar to how they used the balloon."

The New Jersey drones, which began appearing in November, have prompted widespread concerns regarding American safety and possible government and/or foreign surveillance. While the FAA claimed earlier this year that most of the drones were actually airplanes, stars, or "authorized drones," the agency nevertheless expanded the list of areas in New Jersey where drone usage would be restricted.

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Shawn Ryan interview unveils explosive Cybertruck bomber claims



A friend of Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger has come forward to reveal an email manifesto that Livelsberger sent to him. Retired U.S. Army officer Sam Shoemate requested an appearance on the Shawn Ryan podcast to unveil the manifesto.

Shoemate stated he contacted Ryan first because he was convinced the national news media would suppress the story and that the federal government might try to stop it. Ryan, courageously, immediately released the video of the conversation to the public.

Could it be that Livelsberger knew the information he was about to disclose would get him killed or put in prison for the rest of his life?

During the interview, Ryan mentioned his cell phone had been acting up before the interview and he was concerned that he was being surveilled. I can verify that the CIA and the FBI do this to American citizens and even have done it to me. Ryan said after the interview that he would disappear with his family for a few days for their safety.

Until now, the legacy news media’s reporting of the Jan. 1 incident outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has said nothing about the bomber’s motivation for the spectacular act that blessedly did far less damage than it might have.

Ryan showed a screenshot of the email as evidence.

According to Shoemate, Livelsberger emailed him a manifesto revealing he believed he was under surveillance by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security because of the information he was about to reveal to the public. He claimed China and the United States have anti-gravity drone technology that poses a serious risk to our national security.

Livelsberger also wrote that he was exposing a cover-up of a U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan in 2019 that massacred a large number of civilians, including women and children. Livelsberger wrote this was the incident that pushed him to the limit.

Livelsberger also wrote that China has launched anti-gravity drones from submarines off the East Coast that are the “most dangerous threat to national security.” He claimed these drones, also deployed by the United States, possess stealth technology, can evade radar detection, and have an unlimited payload capacity that could be used for weapons deployment.

Below are the contents of the emails sent to Shoemate by Livelsberger:

In case I do not make it to my decision point or on to the Mexico border I am sending this now. Please do not release this until 1JAN and keep my identity private until then.

First off I am not under duress or hostile influence or control. My first car was a 2006 Black Ford Mustang V6 for verification.
What we have been seeing with "drones" is the operational use of gravitic propulsion systems powered aircraft by most recently China [on] the east coast, but throughout history, the US. Only we and China have this capability ...

China has been launching them from the Atlantic from submarines for years, but this activity recently has picked up. As of now, it is just a show of force and they are using it similar to how they used the balloon for SIGINT and ISR, which are also part of the integrated coms system. There are dozens of those balloons in the air at any given time.

The so what is because of the speed and stealth of these unmanned [aircraft], they are the most dangerous threat to national security that has ever existed. They basically have an unlimited payload capacity and can park it over the WH if they wanted. It's checkmate.

[The U.S. government] needs to give the history of this, how we are employing it and weaponizing it, how China is employing them and what the way forward is. China is poised to attack anywhere in the East Coast.

I've been followed for over a week now [by] likely Homeland or FBI, and they are looking to move on me and are unlikely going to let me cross into Mexico, but won't because they know I am armed and I have a massive [vehicle-borne improvised explosive device]. I've been trying to maintain a very visible profile and have kept my phone and they are definitely digitally tracking me.

I have knowledge of this program and also war crimes that were covered up during airstrikes in Nimruz province Afghanistan in 2019 by the admin, DoD, DEA, and CIA. I conducted targeting for these strikes of over 125 buildings (65 were struck because of CIVCAS) that killed hundreds of civilians in a single day. [U.S. Forces Afghanistan] continued strikes after spotting civilians on initial ISR, it was supposed to take 6 minutes and scramble all aircraft in CENTCOM. The UN basically called these war crimes, but the administration made them disappear. I was part of that cover-up with USFORA and Agent [Redacted] of the DEA. So I don't know if my abduction attempt is related to either. I worked with GEN Millers 10 staff on this as well as the response to Bala Murghab. AOB-S Commander at the time. [Redacted] can validate this.

You need to elevate this to the media so we avoid a world war because this is a mutually assured destruction situation.

For vetting my Linkedin is Matt Berg or Matthew Livelsberger, an active duty 18Z out of 1-10 my profile is public. I have an active TSSCI with UAP USAP access.

The FBI claimed, “Although this incident is more public and more sensational, it ultimately appears to be a tragic case of suicide involving a heavily decorated combat veteran who was struggling with PTSD and other issues.”

The American people have lost trust in these kinds of statements.

Could it be that Livelsberger knew the information he was about to disclose would get him killed or put in prison for the rest of his life? We may never know the answer.

Did the Vegas Cybertruck bomber just reveal the secret behind the elusive drones?



A chilling story has emerged: A whistleblower, claiming to possess knowledge of advanced military technologies and covert operations, took his own life in a shocking explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. He left behind a manifesto filled with claims so extraordinary they sound like science fiction. Yet if even a fraction of them prove true, the implications are staggering and demand immediate attention.

This whistleblower alleges that the United States and China developed “gravitic propulsion systems,” technologies that manipulate gravity itself to enable silent, undetectable flight at unimaginable speeds. According to his claims, these systems are not theoretical — they are operational, deployed both in the United States and China. If true, this would render conventional defense systems obsolete, fundamentally altering the global balance of power.

America’s founders warned us about unchecked government power. Today, their warnings feel more relevant than ever.

Imagine aircraft that defy radar, heat signatures, and missile defense systems. They carry massive payloads, conduct surveillance, and operate without a sound. If such technologies exist, they pose a national security threat unlike any we’ve faced.

But why haven’t we been told? If these claims are false, they must be debunked transparently. If true, the public has a right to know how such technologies are being used and safeguarded.

The whistleblower’s manifesto goes farther, claiming that with this technology, the United States and China developed and deployed the infamous drones that were seen across the United States starting late last year. He alleged that China launched them from submarines along the U.S. East Coast, calling them “the most dangerous threat to national security” because of their stealth, ability to evade detection, and unlimited payload capacity. He ties this advanced technology to other surveillance systems, creating a network so advanced it makes our current intelligence capabilities look primitive.

These claims may sound far-fetched, but they highlight a deeper issue: the cost of government secrecy. Not knowing — and not being told — fuels distrust and speculation. Without transparency, these incidents dangerously erode public confidence in our leaders and institutions.

The cost of secrecy

Beyond technology, the manifesto also alleges moral failures, including war crimes and deliberate cover-ups during U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan. In one particularly harrowing claim, the whistleblower describes attacks in Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province in 2019. He alleges that 125 buildings were targeted, with 65 struck, resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths in a single day. Even after civilians were spotted, he claims, the strikes continued knowingly and deliberately.

The United Nations investigated similar incidents and confirmed civilian casualties during these operations. However, the whistleblower’s accusations go farther, implicating high-ranking officials, the Department of Defense, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Central Intelligence Agency, and even top military generals in a broader pattern of deceit, eroding the moral integrity of our military and government.

Whether these specific claims hold up, they underscore a larger issue: Secrecy breeds corruption. When people in power hide their actions and evade accountability, they break trust — and everyone pays the price, not just those at the top but also the citizens and soldiers they serve.

Transparency is an imperative

America’s founders warned us about unchecked government power. Today, their warnings feel more relevant than ever. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the Capitol riot on January 6 to the potential misuse of advanced technologies, the American people have been kept in the dark for too long.

Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and sunlight is coming. Transparency must become our rallying cry. As we look to the future, we must demand accountability — not just from those we oppose politically but from all leaders entrusted with power. This isn’t about partisanship; it’s about preserving our nation from self-destruction.

As we enter a new chapter in our nation’s history, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether it’s uncovering the truth about advanced technology, holding perpetrators of corruption accountable, or seeking justice for war crimes, we must act. This isn’t just a call to action — it’s a moral imperative.

Our strength lies in our unity and our resolve. The powerful fear an informed and vocal citizenry. Let’s prove them right. By demanding transparency and accountability, we can restore trust and ensure that the government serves the people — not the other way around.

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Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy reveals he was teamed with alleged Cybertruck bomber on military TV show: 'He was ... sincere'



Former UFC fighter and Green Beret Tim Kennedy was on a military-themed television show with the man accused of blowing up a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas.

Matthew Alan Livelsberger allegedly detonated explosives outside the Las Vegas Trump Hotel on New Year's Day in what he claimed was an effort to bring attention to the U.S. drone program.

Two days after the event, Kennedy revealed on his X page that he was once partnered with Livelsberger on the History Channel show "Ultimate Soldier Challenge."

The show is described on IMDB as having "elite men and women of America's Special Operations' units" compete in a "worldwide battle of their skill, adaptability and strength."

'None of this makes sense.'

Kennedy is listed as a cast member for a March 5, 2013, episode titled "Green Berets vs Norwegians."

Livelsberger is listed as "Matt Berg," a Green Beret.

"13 years ago I competed in a shooting competition on History Channel called The Ultimate Soldiers Challenge," Kennedy wrote on X. "My partner in this competition was Matt Burg [sic] (aka Matt Livelsberger). Last night when I saw old photos of him on the news, I put together that it was the same guy."

Along with some photos from the production, Kennedy called Livelsberger "sincere, hard-working," and a "talented and competent Special Forces operator."

"I am flabbergasted and heartbroken to hear the news. None of this makes sense and I like many others are confused and want answers," Kennedy added.

He was a sincere, hard-working, talented, and competent Special Forces operator. I am flabbergasted and heartbroken to hear the news. None of this makes sense and I like many others are confused and want answers.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) January 4, 2025

An email attributed to Livelsberger was sent to retired U.S. Army intelligence officer Sam Shoemate. Shoemate read the email on the "The Shawn Ryan Show" and included warnings about the drone sightings that have popped up across the United States' eastern seaboard.

"What we have been seeing with 'drones' is the operational use of gravitic propulsion systems powered aircraft by most recently China in the east coast, but throughout history, the US," he wrote. "Only we and China have this capability. Our OPEN location for this activity in the box is below. China has been launching them from the Atlantic from submarines for years, but this activity recently has picked up. As of now, it is just a show of force and they are using it similar to how they used the balloon."

Livelsberger also claimed the drones are the "most dangerous threat to national security that has ever existed" and that either the FBI or Homeland Security had been digitally tracking him.

Kennedy had 24 professional fights between 2001-2016, amassing an 18-6 record.

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