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Ubuntu 26.04 “Resolute Raccoon,” the latest LTS release from Canonical, arrives with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and drops the Xorg option from Ubuntu Desktop while still running X11 applications through Xwayland. This release is based on kernel 7.0, uses GNOME 50, and comes with Firefox 150. These are a pleasingly round set of version numbers, but over Resolute’s support lifetime, its Firefox versions will keep climbing, and as interim releases follow, the LTS Enablement Stack will also make newer kernels available. (systemd 260 arrived a little too late, so Resolute comes with systemd 259.) As the newest LTS version,…

This guide offers Damian’s top game modes, best Brawler synergies, optimal gears, and more.You need to open 14 Boxes to unlock Damian for free. Damian, the new Mythic Brawler, is the 102nd addition to the Brawl Stars roster, announced during the April Brawl Talk 2026. This Tank-class Brawler is now available in-game via the Brawler Release Event. In this guide, we will dive into Damian’s special attacks, gadgets, star powers, hypercharge, and gears, and provide helpful tips and tricks to help you master her in Brawl Stars. New Brawler: Damian Rarity: Mythic Class: Tank Health at level 11: 11200 Damage at level 11: 1400 (Attack Damage), 1600 (Explosion Damage) So, Damian belongs to the Mythic…

Bethesda, Md., April 21, 2026 – The U.S. government announced a contract with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for the development, integration and testing of PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) into the Aegis Combat System. This move places the U.S. Navy among the ranks of PAC-3 MSE users around the world, including the U.S. Army and 16 partner nations, giving U.S. Navy warships a razor-sharp defense that helps keep America’s freedom of the seas unchallenged.  THE BIG PICTURE  PAC-3 MSE is combat proven in real-world operations and is a key IAMD capability for the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. government awarded Lockheed…

Credit: DefenseFeedsDefense Feeds, Berlin — Germany is advancing its naval modernization efforts as the Germany Kraken K3 armed USV boosts naval strike capability through the launch of a new production program.Developed to support both strike and surveillance missions, the Kraken K3 unmanned surface vessel reflects a growing shift toward autonomous systems in maritime operations. As naval warfare evolves, unmanned platforms are increasingly seen as essential for maintaining operational flexibility and reducing risk to personnel.The Kraken K3 is designed to operate without a crew, allowing it to be deployed in high-risk environments where traditional vessels may face greater vulnerability. Its combination…

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Subscribe here.The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace, according to the Defense Department’s missile defense boss.Speaking to members of Congress during a House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing on April 15 on the Pentagon’s planned missile defense activities for fiscal year 2027, U.S. Missile Defense Agency director Air Force Lt. Gen. Heath Collins stated that his organization was “all in” on “bringing directed energy to the fight,” including…

IFPC Inc 2 is designed and built to provide air-defence capability against rapidly evolving threats. Credit: © Leidos. Leidos has secured a $617m US Army contract to produce additional launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) system. Under the contract, the company will be responsible for building and delivering the launchers. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This award brings Leidos’ total production contracts for the IFPC Inc 2 to nearly $1.2bn, when combined with the $356m contracts awarded in July and September…

The U.S. Navy has been ordered to gun down any speedboats suspected of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire; it will also continue its blockade of Iranian ports “for as long as it takes,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. U.S. Central Command announced on Friday that the carriers Abraham Lincoln, Gerald R. Ford, and George H.W. Bush are all in the Middle East, the first time in decades that three have operated in the region. Hegseth said during the Pentagon press briefing that as the number of warships participating in the blockade grows, the U.S.was “not…

As threats become more prolific, littoral naval operations grow increasingly challenging. Success is dependent on an individual ship’s Combat Information Centre (CIC) and how that team performs. That performance is characterised by type, relevance and intensity of training that crews receive before deployment.  Perhaps the best exemplar of the current threats faced by naval operations can be found in the Red Sea. As naval operations have inexorably shifted from the blue water battleship-versus-battleship engagements conducted over range and typified during the Second World War, today’s naval conflicts have become more littoral, which has raised the threat stakes. These threats are…

Ferro Concepts – DANGLER AR purpose-built to carry two AR-15 style magazines horizontally, the new DANGLER AR from Ferro Concepts is manufactured from hydrophobic X-Pac fabric. The internal divider secures items but can be opened to create a full-length pass through for linear charges and other longer items. Multiple shock cord routing points let you customize retention for different sized items. A 2″ hook and loop interface mounts to both front and rear of plate carriers, back panels, or belts. Engineered with just the right rigidity to stay put and reduce bounce. Perfect for AR-15 magazines, Skin packs, breaching charges,…

Three sailors were injured this week in a fire aboard a destroyer in Mississippi, a Navy spokesperson confirmed. On Sunday, April 19, at approximately 9:45 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, a fire broke out aboard the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer as it was stationed pierside at a Pascagoula, Mississippi, shipyard.According to the spokesperson, the “crew responded immediately and extinguished the fire.” However, three sailors received treatment for injuries sustained in the incident. One sailor was transported to a local hospital, while the other two received first-aid at the scene. All were in stable condition as of Friday. The sailor transported to the…