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Munich, August 07, 2026 – ARTEC, a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has been commissioned by the procurement agency OCCAR* to procure a total of 69 additional RCT30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces. This is the exercise of the option under the contract concluded in 2025 for 222 systems. The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), which had ordered 150 BOXER RCT30 vehicles, will now receive an additional 35 vehicles. With the additional 34 systems, the Royal Netherlands Army will have a total of 106 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles. “For decades, we have been…

North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang’s most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.Here is what is known about the growing military ties:THE LATEST REPORTSA North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for attacks on Ukraine, an official at Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency said.The unit comprises about 90 North Korean personnel and is expected to be based in Russia’s Voronezh region, the official…

The authors use item response theory and an interpretive taxonomy to address the motivating question: “What can benchmark data reveal about what artificial intelligence (AI) can do now that it could not do before?” Findings indicate that many benchmark tasks are no longer informative, but there is a discriminating frontier of tasks, with recent gains in performance concentrated in difficult tasks theorized to be relevant to real-world risks. This publication is part of the RAND research report series. Research reports present research findings and objective analysis that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors. All RAND research reports…

Usman Nurmagomedov is now a free agent, so let’s talk about what comes next.Assuming the UFC is successful in poaching Usman Nurmagomedov from Most Venomous Piffle, who would make sense for his UFC debut opponent?Man, it seems like this is a foregone conclusion, doesn’t it?Immediately after PFL New York, I thought there might be a chance for the PFL to retain Nurmagomedov’s services if they made him a good enough offer. After all, he’s only 28. The man could sign a two-year contract with the promotion for a pile of money, continue to build his brand by smashing fools, and…

Eight months after her appointment as the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems in December 2025, Rebecca J. Gassler was removed from the position on Wednesday, per a Navy release. In addition to the removal, the service announced the establishment of the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems, aimed at correcting “years of fragmented requirements, resourcing, and acquisition practices that dispersed accountability, complicated industry engagement, and slowed delivery to the warfighter,” the memo states. Christopher Miller was selected to serve as the acting DRPM RAS and will concurrently take over Gassler’s previous role as Portfolio…

The second part of Carlos’ question from a few episodes ago: “Second, somewhere in an old issue of AWM I have read (but I cannot find it again) that, to become a legionary, recruits needed to buy their way, and that the required payment (bribe?) was lower if you joined the auxiliaries instead. This was surprising, because I also read about a signing bonus (viaticum) by the second century. The article I remember discussed a poor Roman citizen who joined the auxilia rather than the legions because it was cheaper. What do we know about these payments? If they existed,…

In an effort to fill its ranks, the Air National Guard is appealing to eligible service members to remain in uniform with a $7,500 bonus in exchange for a three-year reenlistment. The “Summer Surge Incentive,” announced this week with other recruiting reforms, is open to current members who reenlist and airmen transferring from active duty or the Air Force Reserve. The incentive, first reported by Task & Purpose, comes as other services are offering large bonuses to retain talent. The Army is offering bonuses exceeding $200,000 to keep aviation warrant officers in the ranks, and the Navy is offering up…

OTB Boots today announced the launch of the T-KOOL 2.0, a redesigned version of its low-profile tactical boot that combines skate shoe-inspired style, athletic comfort, and mission-ready performance The new model introduces meaningful upgrades while preserving the understated styling that allows it to transition seamlessly between operational environments and everyday wear. The T-KOOL 2.0 was engineered for users who need technical footwear without the appearance of a traditional tactical boot. While its casual silhouette blends naturally into urban settings, every component was designed to perform under demanding conditions. The 2.0 version features an all-new outsole with a reinforced fast-rope guard…

Trending:Conor McGregor didn’t want to fight at UFC 329, says Din ThomasZuffa LLCConor McGregor has turned to a couple of UFC icons for inspiration as he embarks on another comeback journey. McGregor thought he’d prove the doubters wrong at UFC 329 in Las Vegas when he met Max Holloway a second time. McGregor suffered an ACL injury in his first encounter with “Blessed,” but he pushed through the pain to score a unanimous decision win. This go-around, McGregor injured his other knee and there was no chance of victory just over a minute into the fight. After undergoing surgery, McGregor…

MAJO – Apocalypse Tactics RPG lets you recruit unique witches with different combat roles and master tactical battles using dodge, block, and Burst attacks.Uncover the truth behind a collapsing world while building your ultimate squad to defeat powerful enemies.Pre-register now to earn milestone rewards, including 1,500 Omen Stones, 10 Witch Contracts, and the limited SSR Red District Queen Huarui. DarkWind Ltd., known for NU: Carnival – Bliss, Rise of Eros, and more, has announced to launch its new post-apocalyptic witch-raising strategy RPG, MAJO – Apocalypse Tactics RPG, on both Android and iOS on August 11, 2026. Ahead of its release,…