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The Feb. 5 expiration of the last key U.S.-Russia arms-control agreement, combined with uncertainty about the U.S. commitment to defend European allies, has U.S. lawmakers and former officials worried about the prospects of nuclear proliferation and a new arms race.“We’ve seen agitation between this administration and many of our allies, and there is renewed interest, I think, in many countries, particularly in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, in having their own nuclear-deterrence systems quickly,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said at Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Reed asked others at the hearing whether they agreed.“I don’t think you can understate…

February 04, 2026 – Czech defense firm Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, and Türkiye’s defense electronics leader Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish an EU-based joint venture while simultaneously introducing the Korkut air defence system integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform. The partnership aims to expand joint defense capabilities for European and global markets. The agreement is a significant step toward strengthening defense cooperation not only in Central and Eastern Europe, but also worldwide. The newly established joint venture will focus on technical cooperation in key areas such as air defence, electronic warfare,…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Navy has shown no signs of reversing course on major changes to its pipeline for new naval aviators in its latest draft requirements for a replacement for its T-45 Goshawk jet trainers. The Navy has already axed carrier qualifications from the syllabus for prospective tactical jet pilots and has plans to significantly alter how other training is done at bases ashore. These decisions have prompted concerns and criticism, but the service argues that advances in virtualized training and automated carrier…

The phone call wasn’t unexpected but it was still a giant kick in the balls. “Stephan… I’m so, so sorry but… your father just died a few minutes ago.” My father lived three thousand kilometers away and I had been to seen him a week before he died. While we were together I tended to him, consulted with doctors, and ultimately consigned him to palliative care. And so, eased from his pain by hydromorphone, he slipped into the final dark last Friday. I’m telling myself it was more important be with him while he was still conscious rather than vigil…

SINGAPORE — Airbus and Singapore have announced that they have completed the certification of the Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R) capability of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), a key technological step that will allow automated refueling from the European-made system. According to the European aircraft manufacturer and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), the certification was granted by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), following an extensive qualification and flight-test campaign that evaluated the A3R system for the A330 MRTT’s refueling boom under day and night conditions. Airbus says that the certification of the…

Vinicius Oliveira is not a small Bantamweight.“Lokdog” stands at 5’9”, which in itself is tall but not outrageous for a 135-pounder. However, he’s no string bean, and all of his opponents who clinch up with Oliveira and try to wrestle quickly learn he’s rather strong. Add in a solid gas tank, and it’s no surprise that Oliveira has kicked off his UFC career with an impressive four-fight winning streak.Size and physicality comes at a cost, however. Earlier this week, Oliveira revealed that he entered fight week at roughly 164 pounds, meaning the Brazilian slugger has to cut nearly 30 pounds…

Issue Brief February 4, 2026 • 4:56 pm ET Print this page By David Auerswald Bottom lines up front Stockholm’s Arctic strategy predates the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Sweden’s accession to NATO. An update that shifts the government’s focus in the North to the single goal of deterring Russian aggression is essential—and Sweden’s economy, politics, and defense industry are ready for it. Sweden should ground its deterrence-by-denial approach in improved domestic military capabilities and integration with Nordic and EU partners. The Swedish government is crafting a new Arctic strategy, updating its 2020 document of the same name and building…

Bruna Brasil finished her UFC Vegas 113 camp in Las Vegas as The Fighting Nerds coaching staff flew to the city for Jean Silva’s UFC 324 bout in January, and hanging out at the UFC Performance Institute for weeks led to a dream meeting with Amanda Nunes.“The Special One”, a 32-year-old who carries her country’s name as surname, was “starstruck” meeting Brazil’s greatest female MMA fighter. “The Lioness” had her UFC 324 title bout with Kayla Harrison cancelled as the champion had to undergo neck surgery, but decided to fly to Nevada and continue training as if the fight was…

Picture this: a small island about the size of Maryland quietly shaping the fate of global technology, military power, and the world’s biggest rivalry. No exaggeration. When people ask why is Taiwan so important to the US, they’re really asking why Washington keeps circling back to one place whenever China, chips, or the future of global power comes up.Taiwan doesn’t scream for attention. It doesn’t have oil fields or sprawling territory. Yet its importance to the United States has grown sharper, heavier, almost unavoidable over the past decade.You can see it in Pentagon briefings, semiconductor subsidies, late-night diplomatic phone calls,…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Tractor Supply Co. is prioritizing lower costs and improved efficiency for shipments of online orders this year, an effort driven by its ongoing final-mile delivery initiative, President and CEO Hal Lawton said on a Q4 earnings call last week. As part of the initiative, the retailer plans on adding in 2026 more than 150 new hub locations, which bring drivers and inventory from different facilities together for deliveries to nearby customers. That will result in Tractor Supply having about 375…