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Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect the number of U.S. troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury as of April 8, according to U.S. Central Command.In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, 13 U.S. service members have been killed and 381 have been wounded, according to data provided Wednesday by U.S. Central Command.The Defense Department has added the war on Iran to its Defense Casualty Analysis System, a database that catalogues combat casualties dating to World War I. As of Tuesday, the department listed seven service members as having been killed by…

8 April 2026 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is marking 15 years since Iron Dome’s first operational intercept. A cornerstone of Israel’s multi-layered air defense architecture, Iron Dome is widely regarded as one of the most advanced and consequential active protection systems in the world. On April 7, 2011, at 6:20 PM, a moment entered the history books. The call sign “Alpha” crackled over the operational net — the signal for a successful first intercept of a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel. That moment marked the dawn of a new era in active defense, fundamentally redefining Israel’s…

Ukraine’s drone interceptor fleet destroyed more than 33,000 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles in March, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Wednesday — double the number taken down the previous month and the highest monthly total recorded since the program’s launch. Fedorov met with Ukrainian interceptor drone manufacturers to collect market feedback and determine next steps for […]

Global Times By Xinhua Published: Apr 08, 2026 07:54 AM The UN Security Council’s actions must not grant a license to the use of force, let alone further exacerbate tensions and add fuel to the fire, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday. The Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution that “strongly encourages” states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts of a defensive nature to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the strait, including through the escort of merchant…

ARLINGTON, Va. — April 7, 2026 — The United States Air Force has awarded UES, a division of advanced research and development leader AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a three-year, $25M contract to transition innovative human health and performance technologies from research to field deployment. Supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing Human Effectiveness Directorate (711 HPW), AV will mature mid-stage sensor, diagnostic and material technologies that have remained largely confined to Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3-5. Work completed under this contract will accelerate the delivery of deployable solutions to enhance warfighter readiness, resilience, and survivability. “With stringent requirements, harsh operating environments,…

In late March, both Israel and Iran attacked gas fields in the Persian Gulf, the most dramatic escalation yet in the Iran war. By striking upstream energy infrastructure, the belligerents have ensured that the war will have global ramifications lasting beyond the end of the conflict. Even if the recently announced cease-fire holds and the war ends soon, it could take up to five years to rebuild the infrastructure that was lost. And if the cease-fire fails and the war continues, so, too, does the risk of even further destruction. In a world of finite resources, it will be the…

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s “King of Violence” titleholder Mike Perry returns to mixed martial arts on May 16 on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card. “Platinum” takes on inaugural UFC ”BMF” challenger Nate Diaz at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.Perry is taking his Most Valuable Promotion’s and Netflix opportunity seriously. He’s been putting in the work in the gym and is ready to go six weeks out from the event. “I’m so ecstatic, bro. I’m doing incredible in training. I’m in fantastic shape,” Perry told TMZ Sports. “Training has been incredible. I’m ready for this opportunity.”It’s been five years since…

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three passengers aboard a vessel that was missing for seven days near the Federated States of Micronesia, the service announced Tuesday.The Legend-class cutter Midgett successfully completed a search-and-rescue mission Monday of a family whose 23-foot skiff stopped working after its single engine malfunctioned. The three survivors, two men and one woman, had left Fananu Island on March 30, en route to Murillo Island nearby.“Our U.S. Coast Guard colleagues’ swift and courageous actions in this successful search and rescue mission not only reflect the highest standards of professionalism and humanity but also reinforce the deep and…

The contract seeks to transition human health and performance technologies from laboratory research to operational field use. Credit: © AeroVironment, Inc. UES, a division of AeroVironment, has received a $25m contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to move a range of human health and performance technologies from laboratory research to operational settings. The three-year contract serves the needs of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing Human Effectiveness Directorate (711 HPW). Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more As part of…

Across Southeast Asia, the threat landscape is defined by complexity, dispersion, and persistence. From insurgencies in the southern Philippines and Thailand, to piracy across the Strait of Malacca, and mounting tensions in the South China Sea, regional armed forces must operate across vast geographies while balancing cost, precision, and operational readiness. Against this backdrop, EDGE’s portfolio of smart weapon systems, on display at DSA 2026, offers regional forces highly accurate, modular, and cost-effective solutions tailored to modern asymmetric and conventional warfare.At the core of this offering is a tightly integrated ecosystem spanning precision-guided munitions (PGMs), glide weapons, and loitering munitions.…