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DUBAI, UAE, [13 April 2026] – A new multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art Security and Rescue Training Center (SRTC) – the first commercial facility of its kind in the world – is set to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will serve as a regional hub for advanced, first-class, certified mission-based training for international militaries, special forces and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) as well as law enforcement across the world. Created by investment firm, Sahra Group, the groundbreaking facility, opening in 2028, will be constructed and operated in partnership with worldwide leader in solutions for aircrew training and simulation,…

The government’s emergency response agency developed a topline figure to which it would slash its workforce before it developed an analysis of how to reach that total, according to new documents and testimony from a lawsuit challenging an initial round of cuts, leaving staff to then reverse engineer a pathway to implement the potential reductions. Officials at the Homeland Security Department tasked Federal Emergency Management Agency leadership with developing various staffing cut scenarios, including one that would have led to the dismissal of half of FEMA’s workforce, new court records show. That plan was ultimately developed and sent back to DHS,…

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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 StrategyФокус— Fokus…

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and Destinus, a Netherlands-based European defence technology company focused on scalable strike and interception systems, have agreed to establish a joint venture. The aim of the two partners is to set up the joint venture, to be named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems, during the second half of 2026. It will manufacture, market, and deliver advanced missile systems. These will include cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Rheinmetall will hold a 51 percent stake, while Destinus will hold the remaining 49 percent. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. As part of the partnership, Rheinmetall and…

For the past 75 years, the United States has pursued a historically anomalous strategy toward alliances. Traditionally, alliances were forged as highly contingent, time-bound partnerships, but after World War II, the United States went about establishing permanent ones, including NATO and bilateral alliances such as those with South Korea and Thailand. This practice had some use during the Cold War, because it consolidated U.S. dominance on its side of the Iron Curtain. But after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the United States found itself bound by a set of alliances that sacrifice its adaptability and endanger its security.Temporary alliances…

Certo Aerospace has demonstrated a new anti-submarine warfare capability for the Royal Navy, using its CAPSTONE vertical take-off and landing drone in a flight test at Keevil Airfield on Feb. 23. The trial, conducted under the Navy’s ATLANTIC BASTION technology demonstration program, focused on the aircraft’s ability to detect, locate, and track underwater targets using […]

Credit: U.S DoDDefense Feeds, Washington — Dark Eagle hypersonic missile authorization was confirmed on April 7, 2026, when the United States transferred operational control to U.S. Strategic Command.The shift elevates the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon from a theater-level asset to a strategic weapon directly integrated with national command structures. Despite carrying conventional payloads, Dark Eagle now operates under centralized oversight typically reserved for nuclear-capable systems.The restructuring establishes a direct command chain from national leadership through USSTRATCOM to operational field units. This separation of execution and authorization ensures every strike receives high-level approval before launch. U.S. Army Multi-Domain Task Forces will operate…

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 paving the way for the regular deployment of high-energy laser weapons on American soil for air defense amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Defense Department have reached a “landmark safety agreement” regarding the use of laser weapons to counter unauthorized drones at the US-Mexico border following a safety assessment that concluded such countermeasures “do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft,” the FAA announced Friday.The assessment and…

Frenzy 8 Evolution (L-R): From First Engine to Test (FETT) to the flight-ready production unit. Credit: Beehive Industries. Beehive Industries will move forward with operational readiness and scalable production of its flagship propulsion system after receiving a $29.7m contract from the US Air Force (USAF).   The agreement covers vehicle integration, flight testing, and the qualification of the company’s 200 lbf Frenzy 8 engine.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Funding from the contract will also support development of the 100 lbf Frenzy 6 engine, including manufacturing of a First…