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Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo – February 18, 2026– Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3), delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU’s operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also includes mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator. “We are honored to deliver the first A-29 Super Tucanos to the Uruguayan Air Force. This milestone strengthens a partnership that has grown over more than 50 years, dating back to when Uruguay became the…

Bangladesh has received another shipment of VT5 light tanks, presumed to represent a second order of the type from China.An initial shipment of a second tranche of VT5 light tanks from Norinco was recently observed being offloaded at the Bangladeshi port of Chattogram.These arrivals represent what is believed to be the first of a second army order for the Chinese light tank, and they will join an armoured regiment of 44 tanks previously ordered in 2019 and delivered from 2022 onwards.Bangladesh’s VT5 tanks were first displayed publicly in the country’s Victory Day military parade on 16 December 2022.It is believed…

In Jan. 2025, Farzin Zandi wrote, “How Iran Lost Before It Lost: The Roll Back of its Gray Zone Strategy,” where he argued Iran’s proxy network and gray zone strategy had significantly eroded over time. A year later, amidst pressure from the United States and a weakened regime, we asked Farzin to revisit his argument. Image: MidjourneyIn your 2025 article, “How Iran Lost Before It Lost: The Roll Back of its Gray Zone Strategy,” you argued Iran’s gray zone strategy had significantly eroded. What is the status of Iranian-backed proxies today? If the regime’s ability to support their proxies continues to diminish,…

CHEONAN CITY, South Korea — U.S. military and Republic of Korea soldiers, city officials and community members gathered for a symposium and dinner reception to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the ROK-US Alliance, highlighting more than seven decades of shared sacrifice, strategic cooperation and unwavering commitment to regional security, Dec. 11, 2025. “Today, we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance,” said U.S. Army Col. Kristin Steinbrecher, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. “An alliance that continues to stand as a cornerstone of peace, stability and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Indo-Pacific region.”…

The brewing feud between UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took a bizarre turn this week. Dana White’s venture into boxing has only lasted a few months, and he’s already made a fitting rival in Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. White and Zuffa Boxing have hosted three events in 2026 as the UFC headman’s latest combat sports escapade takes shape. 29-0 Jai Opetaia will face Brandon Glanton for the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight world championship on March 8th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Just a few events into his boxing promotion, White has a fiery…

Sputnik News 20260217 MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Twenty-one civilians have been killed in Russia in Ukrainian attacks in the week starting February 9, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Ukrainian regime’s crimes Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik. “Over the past week, Ukrainian Nazis’ shelling resulted in 147 civilian casualties: 126 were wounded, including six minors, and 21 others were killed,” Miroshnik said. Ukrainian forces fired at least 2,563 rounds at civilian targets across Russian territory in the past seven days, he estimated. The Ukrainian regime has ramped up drone, artillery and missile strikes on civilian targets in the Belgorod, Kherson, Zaporozhye regions…

But before the long-discussed “superfight” becomes official, both athletes must clear extensive medical hurdles.According to California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive director Andy Foster, who spoke to ESPN, the pre-fight testing for Rousey and Carano will go well beyond standard requirements.“My concussion history is what I had to keep secret for years so I would be able to continue to compete and perform,” Rousey said in 2024. “That’s basically why I had to retire.”Confirming the added scrutiny, Foster told ESPN: “We’re going to put her through neurological and concussion battery testing and make sure she’s OK. We’re going to have…

Jamie Clubb is a UK-based martial arts and self‑protection coach, founder of Clubb Chimera Martial Arts and has authored books, courses, and a long-running podcast. We cover all these and much more in this episode. Part two of our conversation with supporter Q&A is here. Enjoy! The links mentioned in this episode: Jamie’s site Facebook Instagram Please like, share and leave a review! You can support the podcast in various ways right here. Subscribe to the podcast and automatically get the latest episode: Spotify iTunes Become a Patron and get access to unique content: my newsletter, instructional videos, violence analysis…

The bombshell announcement that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was returning to the cage dropped on Tuesday. That would have been news enough, but her opponent raised eyebrows. “‘Rowdy” takes on fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano on May 16, and the fight will air on Netflix. The matchup was Rousey’s idea and the deal didn’t come together quickly. During an appearance on SportsCenter, she explained how the fight materialized.Rousey, 39, last fought in December 2016, losing to Amanda Nunes via TKO at UFC 207. Carano, 43, hasn’t fought since August 2009, losing to Cris Cyborg by TKO for the…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., February 17, 2026 — Operations at sea and in the air depend on reliable, adaptable hardware to deliver mission-critical intelligence quickly and securely. Abaco Systems, a leader in rugged, mission-critical embedded computing, meets that challenge with the new FMC600 fiber optic module carrier featuring two PAM4 Optical Modules. With up to eight bi-directional channels, the FMC600 enhances real-time situational awareness and supports faster decision-making by rapidly processing and transmitting vast amounts of data over long distances. “The rate at which data is processed and moves is key to maintaining a competitive edge,” said Simon Collins, Abaco Director of…