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The United States Air Force will keep the A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the “Warthog,” in service until around 2030, extending the lifespan of a close air support aircraft that has been slated for retirement for years. The decision was announced by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, which confirmed the move […]

At Defence Services Asia (DSA), ASELSAN (Askerî Elektronik Sanayi A.Ş.) from Turkey delivered a highly technical showcase centred on its integrated C4ISR architecture and advanced radar portfolio, underlining its ambition to position itself as a systems-of-systems integrator rather than a standalone equipment supplier. The Turkish defence electronics specialist presented a layered, network-enabled ecosystem designed to operate across multi-domain environments, with a particular emphasis on sensor fusion, real-time data exploitation and electronic resilience At the core of ASELSAN’s offering is its scalable C4ISR backbone, engineered to support joint and coalition operations. The architecture enables seamless interoperability between land, air and naval…

By Corporal Michael Rogers 20 April 2026 Ahead of the first firing of Australian-made long-range strike missiles, Australian engineers at the Port Wakefield manufacturing facility have been learning critical skills of the missile manufacturing trade. They are manufacturing the guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) with US specialists, the first time the missiles have been produced outside the US. Port Wakefield production site lead West Miller relocated from Arkansas to support Lockheed Martin Australia as it established GMLRS production for the Australian high mobility artillery rocket system. Mr Miller has many years of long-range missile manufacturing experience at Lockheed Martin’s…

Mike Malott passed the test in his first-ever UFC main event.The Canadian contender scored the biggest win of his career Saturday at UFC Winnipeg, outworking one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns for two rounds before emphatically putting him away with a knockout combination in the third. With the win, Malott not only announced himself as a fighter worthy of a top 15 ranking, he also sent the esteemed Burns into retirement. Now, what is Malott’s path to a championship opportunity?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and special guest Jay Anderson of…

NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska (center) meeting with Japanese dual-use startups, March 6, 2026. (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, X)On March 6, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met with Japanese startups developing advanced dual-use technologies for both civilian and defense applications. The event, organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), was part of Shekerinska’s March 5–6 visit to Japan at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).[1]During the METI startup session, companies pitched their technologies and exchanged views on the dual-use capabilities of Japan’s startup sector and NATO’s priority areas.One company that…

The power of a global community like Procurement Leaders is the direct access it provides to the thoughts, concerns and ideas of executives across every industry and region. It’s an unparalleled barometer of the function and a global ecosystem from which clear signals can emerge amid the noise before they appear anywhere else. Sometimes our conversations provide therapy, at others they offer immediate decision support or spark strategic inspiration. The beauty is that at any point in time, someone in the community will be dealing with something that others will soon be confronted by. After all, there’s no such thing…

WWE presented its biggest card of the year on April 18 and 19,and as  you might expect; there were plenty of memorable moments during the two-night spectacle of WrestleMania 42. Here are the biggest stunts, surprises, and emotional comebacks from the extravaganza in Las Vegas. The recently retired John Cena returned to his literal stomping ground over the weekend as the official host of WrestleMania — and he appeared visibly choked-up by the hero’s welcome that he received from the masses at Allegiant Stadium. Later, the pro wrestler turned actor announced an official attendance of 50,816 before Bianca Belair joined…

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD., Apr. 20, 2026 – X-Bow Systems Inc (X-Bow), the leading non-traditional producer of solid rocket motors (SRMs), sub-orbital launch solutions and defense technologies, today announced a significant industry milestone at the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2026: the successful firing of a full SRM using its in-house designed Electronic Ignition Safety Device (eISD). As far as X-Bow is aware, this is the first time a solid propellant provider has independently developed and tested an electronic ISD—a component traditionally supplied by third-party specialists. While X-Bow has previously fired igniters with its eISD, this week marks the first time a complete SRM…

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. To increase readiness on an evolving battlefield, Mel Pilapil, an instructor with the U.S. Army Reserve Command Readiness Support Development Team, conducted several blocks of instruction on identifying and countering sUAS. Dozens of Soldiers assigned to the 302nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and the 371st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion attended the training to improve their…

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyЦензор.НЕТ —…