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The European Union is making funds available for member states to increase defence spending. Credit: Mehaniq/Shutterstock.com Finland has revealed that it has secured ReArm Europe funding that will boost defence sector capabilities The focus appears to be on dual-use technologies and bolstering supply chain security Meanwhile, Helsinki also announced that Finland will host a new Nato C2 capability to aid in High North security Finland has secured unspecified funding as part of the European Union’s (EU) ReArm Europe programme intended to rejuvenate defence spending across the bloc, with Helsinki stating the finances would boost military capability. Announced on 12 February,…

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 StrategyДзеркало…

By the end of the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, descriptions of systemic crisis in – or even predictions of the end of – the transatlantic security alliance were commonplace. And yet NATO had not only survived, but by January 2026 was taking on new roles and responsibilities – playing a more important role in facilitating continuing western (including US) military assistance to Ukraine, and potentially also with regard to Greenland, and perhaps wider Arctic security. It was certainly true that Trump’s brusque and unpredictable approach to international diplomacy led to some bruising…

SENSHI 30 will take place on February 28, featuring the first-ever lightweight Grand Prix tournament with elite fighters and three super fights The anniversary editon SENSHI 30 will be held on February 28 starting at 7:00 PM EET /12:00 PM EST/ at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria and will offer the first historic Grand Prix tournament in the up to 75 kg category, as well as three super fights. Fighters from 13 countries will step into the ring at SENSHI 30 – Japan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, DR Congo, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Moldova, Albania, Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria. Tickets for the spectacular evening can be…

ROME — Saudi Arabia is buying new C-27 tactical air lifters to use as armed maritime patrol aircraft, manufacturer Leonardo has announced – making it the first nation to use the aircraft in the format.Saudi Arabia will take delivery of four C-27J’s able to carry torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and depth charges, as well as a dedicated mission suite and sensors for tracking surface and undersea targets, the firm said.The aircraft will also be used for search-and-rescue missions as well as carrying out air drop missions, the Italian company added.Deliveries to the Saudi Navy are expected to start in 2029. Last…

A small nuclear reactor is loaded into the back of a C-17 Globemaster III, 15 February 2026. Credit: US Department of Defense. The five megawatt reactor was transported from California to Utah in the back of a C-17 strategic airlifter Future warfare is energy-intensive, including AI data centers, directed-energy weapons, and space and cyber infrastructure Nuclear energy tests come under Project JANUS, conceived in October 2025, with the aim to build at least ten small reactors in under a year A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft transported a small nuclear reactor nearly 700 miles from March Air Reserve…

SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the launch of the 10th annual edition of MILSATCOM USA, the leading conference dedicated to strengthening U.S. military satellite communications and advancing next‑generation protected, resilient, and expeditionary SATCOM capabilities. Taking place in Arlington VA, USA, on June 8-10, this year’s event will bring together senior commanders, program managers, technical experts, and industry innovators to define the future of secure military communications in an increasingly contested space environment. Why Now? The demand for innovative and resilient SATCOM capabilities for today’s warfighters has never been greater. As global threats evolve and contested environments become the…

UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on Eddie Hearn after some recent shots were thrown in his direction by the Matchroom Boxing promoter. As we know, Eddie Hearn is an incredibly successful boxing promoter. He’s so successful, in fact, that he’s gotten to the point where he can say pretty much anything about those within the sport, and he rarely gets too much backlash. Recently, Eddie Hearn has had a few things to say about Dana White, the UFC and the rise of Zuffa Boxing. It doesn’t seem to mean much beyond some friendly banter, but Dana has…

”They’re not the best wrestlers. They’re not the best freestyle wrestlers in the world. And they’re not the best jiu-jitsu guys in the world,” ADCC champ, Gordon Ryan told Overdogs. “If you put those guys into ADCC, they would get beat pretty easily. But what they’re doing is submission grappling. They’re not supposed to be the best wrestlers. They’re not supposed to be the best jiu-jitsu guys. They’re supposed to be the best MMA fighters.”“They have the ability to make them carry body weight, keep them on the floor, hit them on the way up, and then do significant damage…

The seven athletes recently signed brings the total to 12 women signed for the 2026 World Fitness Tour season. The World Fitness Project has announced seven more women who have signed their 2026 Pro contract for the upcoming season. Aimee Cringle, Olivia Kerstetter, Sydney Wells, Anikha Greer, Dani Speegle, Emily Rolfe and Jennifer Muir have signed their respective contracts, locking themselves in as competitors for the 2026 World Fitness Tour. With the latest signing announcement (Rolfe and Muir were previously announced as signed athletes on January 21), the WFP now has 12 women signed to pro contracts for the upcoming 2026 season.…