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Enforce Tac 2026, taking place from 23 to 25 February, marks the beginning of a new era of networked security, where internal and external security, as well as the defense against hybrid threats, are strategically integrated. In cooperation with NürnbergMesse, Mittler Report Verlag is publishing the only official magazine for the trade fair. In this English-language special, you will learn firsthand how authorities and armed forces are responding to the complex threats posed by hybrid warfare and technological leaps. The highlights of this issue: Strategic Impulses: Read the greeting from Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who, as patron, honors Enforce Tac…

You’ve probably heard of Best Ranger or Best Sapper: Army competitions that test the skills of teams of infantrymen and combat engineers. This year, the service added Best Drone Warfighter.The inaugural battle kicked off Tuesday at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, bringing teams from across the active, Reserve, and National Guard components of the Army to test their skills and possibly win a slot on the service’s drone competition team.“At the end of the day, it’s not about receiving trophies or awards—it is about ‘what lessons can we take from this to find out who the best operator is…

When we launched Telex back in August, we invited everyone to experiment with AI-powered block creation. Since then, thousands of you have built blocks, shared feedback, and pushed the tool in directions we didn’t expect. That enthusiasm kept us going. Here’s what’s new. 1. Show Telex what you want to build You can now upload reference images when describing your block. A Figma mockup. A screenshot of a design you like. A napkin sketch.  Upload it alongside your prompt and let Telex see what you’re imagining. This helps most with complex layouts — or when you’re chasing a specific aesthetic.…

In addition to the historic Grand Prix tournament in the up to 75 kg category in Varna, Bulgaria, on February 28, SENSHI 30 will also feature three super fights, one of which will once again include Bulgarian participation. One of the fighters who will step into the SENSHI ring for the second time is the 19-year-old kickboxer Diyan Dimitrov. In an interview for Bulgaria ON AIR television, he spoke about how the final days of intense preparation before the fight gala are going and how he is getting ready to defeat his experienced Greek opponent, Charalampos Digkas. “Preparation is going great, I’m already…

Introduction This is an article I have been wanting to write for the longest time. At Strategy and Wargaming, we all know that History and video games go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly, chocolate and vanilla, and blue over gold. There are thousands of Historical games, and the setting isn’t getting old anytime soon, with recent releases like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Europa Universalis 5 topping out the sales charts of 2025. I, too, am a fan of historical games, which is the main reason this website exists. With the recent success of my 10 famous…

US Navy issues RFP for vessel construction manager to oversee new LSM. Credit: US Navy. The US Navy has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the procurement and construction of its new Medium Landing Ship (LSM) fleet. The Navy expects to award the contract in mid-2026. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Under the acquisition plan, the selected VCM will oversee initial LSM production at two sites, namely Bollinger Shipyards and Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Bollinger…

A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to review a VA rule published Tuesday that requires medical examiners to factor in the effects of medication on a service-connected condition when determining a veteran’s disability rating. Andrew Laffon has joined forces with several law firms to petition the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to review the regulation, which was issued Tuesday as an “interim final rule” and immediately went into effect. The rule clarified VA regulations on considering medical management of health conditions when determining a veteran’s disability…

On Feb. 13 to 15, leaders and specialists from around the world — especially Europe and the United States — attended the 62nd Munich Security Conference. This year’s conference highlighted an ongoing European interest in maintaining the trans-Atlantic relationship, an emphasis on European “derisking” from reliance on the United States, and general agreement — tinged with grief or celebration, depending on who you ask — that the post-World War II liberal, rules-based world order is gone. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech was reassuring to some attendees, as it emphasized that the United States and Europe “belong together,” but…

President Donald Trump recently dispatched the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid diplomatic talks with Iran — with a warning that, should the Islamic Republic refuse a nuclear deal, a U.S. assault “far worse” than last June’s Operation Midnight Hammer will be the consequence.The president, during remarks at the Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, said he will decide “over the next 10 days” whether he will order a strike on Iran.“We may have to take it a step further or we may not,” he said. “Maybe we’re going to make a deal.”The USS Gerald R. Ford…

The U.S. Postal Service is establishing a peer support program for officers and employees in its law enforcement arm, according to a Feb. 19 notice in the Federal Register. Under the program, U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers will receive training on how to provide confidential, non-clinical support to other employees who are seeking assistance. “Although the USPS Employee Assistance Program provides professional resources, a more specialized level of support is needed due to the unique challenges faced by law enforcement personnel, inherent stigma, lack of trust and limited law enforcement cultural competency,” officials wrote in the notice. “The USPIS Peer Support Program…