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The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Russia is frantically trying to plug massive communications gaps after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk restricted the Starlink satellite communications system in and around Ukraine to only registered users. Both sides have relied very heavily on Starlink terminals for battlefield communications, and, more recently, Russians have been installing unregistered Starlink terminals on drones to provide beyond line-of-sight connectivity and resistance to jamming. This is a very troubling development for Ukraine, which is now experiencing attacks by drones suspected of using Starlink. The introduction…

Andrei Arlovski can now add BKFC gold to his trophy case.The former UFC champion faced Ben Rothwell for a heavyweight title in the main event of BKFC KnuckleMania 6 Saturday night in Philadelphia and put on a vintage performance. “The Pitbull” once again captured a heavyweight belt with a third-round TKO win to cap off an absolutely dominant outing. Arlovski battered Rothwell to the point where the doctor stepped in to stop it after a nasty cut was opened on Rothwell’s head.Check out the ending of the fight below.From the opening bell, Arlovski delivered on his word on being the…

United Nations Secretary-General 7 February 2026 New York, UN Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Delivered by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General strongly condemns the escalating violence in South Sudan, where nearly 10 million people – more than two thirds of the population – need life-saving humanitarian assistance and continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Fighting, attacks and looting of humanitarian and health facilities – alongside movement restrictions and insecurity on key supply routes – are crippling humanitarian operations and shutting down essential services, placing civilians, including aid workers, at serious risk. Since late…

World Defense Show 2026 — Saudi Arabia’s largest defense exhibition has kicked off outside the capital of Riyadh, where scores of defense firms from dozens of countries are showing off their wares. From Chinese drones to European missiles, check out some of the sights from the World Defense Show floor, and check back daily for more as the show goes on. A mystery defense platform awaites its unveiling at the Saudi Arabain Military Industries stand on Feb. 8, 2026 at the World Defense Show outside Riyadh. (Agnes Helou / Breaking Defense) A look at a concept design for the much-hyped…

Mario Bautista delivered the goods in his first UFC main event, while Andrei Arlovski became a BKFC world champion in his first opportunity to capture promotional gold.Following a very busy Saturday in the combat sports world, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to UFC Vegas 113, Bautista’s impressive performance against Vinicius Oliveira, where Bautista goes from here, the rough watch that was Rizvan Kuniev vs. Jailton Almeida and the state of the heavyweight division, and more from the UFC’s return to the newly-branded Meta Apex.Additionally, they discuss BKFC’s KnuckleMania 6, Arlovski’s dominant title win over Ben Rothwell, the…

Introduction The evolution of the strategy genre is not a straight line by any means. Still, a series of revolutionary pivots defined the genre in ways nobody thought possible. They went on to inspire hundreds of other titles, some spawned sub-genres, and others managed to reach millions of players. From the early days of pixelated resource management to the hyper-complex simulations of 2026, I wanted to review some of the games I consider to have had a significant impact on the strategy genre. Initially, this list was going to be a top 10, but leaving some games behind didn’t feel…

This post is advertising content furnished by SportRadar. It contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation… Paul Lebowitz February 7, 2026 3:50 pm 4 min read This post is advertising content furnished by SportRadar. It contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services. The S&P 500 is generally seen as the primary indicator of the U.S. economy and its health Given the current uncertainty throughout the nation, other indicators such as Berkshire Hathaway’s value are being analyzed Stock…

Global Affairs Canada Readout February 6, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, during her visit to Copenhagen, Denmark. This year, Canada and Denmark are proudly celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations and, in light of the two countries’ long-standing partnership, Minister Anand highlighted Canada’s commitment to a continued strong bilateral relationship. During the meeting, Minister Anand and Minister Rasmussen discussed increasing engagement on shared interests, including economic opportunities in quantum and clean energy, defence cooperation and support for Ukraine.…

A grey placeholder marked “vacant” has replaced the Fort Sill garrison commander’s name and photo online, following the Army’s decision to relieve the installation head of command last week and place the Oklahoma base under interim leadership.“We can confirm that Col. Derek Baird, the Fort Sill garrison commander, was relieved of his command on Jan. 28, 2026, due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command,” Nicole M. Wieman, a spokesperson for U.S. Army Installation Management Command, said in a statement on Thursday. Wieman added that Julia Sibilla, the deputy garrison commander, “will continue to lead…

FULDA, GERMANY (06.02.2026) Mehler Protection is expanding its ballistic helmet portfolio with the Omega Core, an ultra-light combat helmet made from a high-performance UHMWPE composite, designed for modern tactical and military mission profiles. The Omega Core combines an optimised UHMWPE composite core with a shell-integrated energy-dissipation system and an ergonomically designed interior. The result is an optimal weight-to-performance ratio that enhances mobility while reducing operational fatigue and neck strain. The helmet system will be showcased at Enforce Tac 2026 as part of Mehler Protection’s current helmet portfolio. Industry professionals, particularly those representing European armed forces, are warmly invited to visit…