Sam Fellman

New York

Deputy Editor and Journalist at Business Insider

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See the world's first drone aircraft carriers

4 days ago | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Benjamin Brimelow |Henry Blodget

Iran, China and Turkey have built aircraft carriers for drones that may herald a new era of naval combat. Maxar Technologies/Pu Haiyang, VCG via Getty Images/MC1 Ruben Reed, US Navy 2025-04-20T08:16:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
AI Means Militaries Must Focus on Fooling an Enemy Rather Than Hiding

5 days ago | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Michael Peck |Henry Blodget

Military operations to deceive an enemy must trick not only their commander but the AI that aids them. Capt. Tobias Cukale/US Army 2025-04-19T07:06:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Military deception must adapt rapidly to the age of AI.
The US Coast Guard seized $510 million worth of drugs from smugglers, including a narco-sub. See photos of the busts.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Lauren Frias |Henry Blodget

The US Coast Guard stopped a narco-sub, one of 11 smuggling vessels caught during a 2-month patrol in the eastern Pacific. US Coast Guard photo 2025-04-15T19:50:34Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .
Russian soldiers are getting better at rapidly spotting and smashing enemy artillery

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Michael Peck |Henry Blodget

Russian artillery has become more accurate and faster in the Ukraine war, a new study found. Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images 2025-04-12T08:33:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Russia's army has developed ways to rapidly target Ukraine's artillery.
China flew striking prototypes of a future stealth fighter

Dec 26, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman

Two prototypes for China's future stealth strike fighter took the skies in broad daylight. Both appear to be advanced flying wing designs useful for attack missions. China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of a fighter that could rival US aircraft. Two prototypes for China's future stealth strike fighter took the skies in broad daylight in recent days, showcasing China's growing aerospace might as it tries to match the US. The designs appeared intended to make a splash.
Trump has shadow picks for Pentagon chief if Pete Hegseth drops out. The former Fox News host says he won't back down.

Dec 5, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Jake Epstein |Lauren Frias

Trumpworld is apparently reconsidering Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon amid growing scrutiny. The Fox News host has faced allegations of misconduct, but he is fighting them. There are several prominent contenders the president-elect could still tap as defense secretary. An Army veteran in the Senate. A former Pentagon official who's a leading China hawk. A former top rival for the GOP presidential nomination.
Andrew Webber: the American Vet and Lawyer Who Fought for Ukraine

Oct 26, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Ryan Pickrell

The American drank his beer in a center booth, bathed in garish light from the neon signs hanging over the bar. It was a weeknight in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, and the war was raging only a few hours away. Andrew Webber had come to join it. Dressed in his civvies, his light brown hair obscured by the White Sox cap he wore everywhere, Webber chatted with his fellow recruits in Chosen Company, a ragtag band of volunteers from all over the world, many of whom he'd just met.
ネイビーシールズ直伝！いざという時、ズボンをライフジャケットに変える方法

Aug 10, 2024 | businessinsider.jp | Sam Fellman

※本記事は、2019年4月28日に公開した記事の再掲です。海で遭難したあるドイツ人は、米海軍特殊部隊（ネイビーシールズ）の救命法を使って助かった。 3ステップで自分のパンツを即席のライフジャケットに変える方法を紹介しよう。船から海に落ちるのは、恐ろしい体験だ。これはまさにドイツ人観光客のアーネ・ムーケ（Arne Murke）さんが経験したことだ。ムーケさんはライフジャケットなしで船から海に落下した。幸運なことに、ムーケさんはネイビーシールズの救命法を実行するのに必要な手段を持っていた —— それは自分のパンツを脱ぐことから始まる —— そして、海で3時間以上を過ごしたあと、救助された。この救命法は、自分のパンツを使って水面に浮き、エネルギーを温存するものだ。顔を水に入れることになる伏し浮きと違って、顔を水から出して休めるので、レスキューにも見つけてもらいやすい。米軍の全ての隊員が教わるというこの救命法のやり方はこちら：...
Ukraine's Attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet Are Changing Modern Warfare

May 31, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Sam Fellman |Lilian Manansala

Video It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Explainers Ukraine's attacks on Russia's Black Sea Fleet are changing modern warfare An curved arrow pointing right. A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter LinkedIn A stylized letter F. Flipboard An image of a chain link. It symobilizes a website link url. Copy Link The letter F. An envelope.
Ukraine’s sea drones vs. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

May 31, 2024 | iverifyu.com | Sam Fellman

Travelers are booking open-jaw flights to Europe to save money and extend trips. A travel advisor explains how it works.