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March 31, 2026 Following successful internal testing, PR-DC announces the introduction of what it describes as the world’s first military-certified multicopter capable of launching three aircraft rockets. Testing demonstrated that the system can withstand the impact of rocket launches from all three launch positions during both hover and forward flight. This represents a major step forward in the development of armed multicopters and highlights the growing capabilities of such systems. The IKA-ROCKET (pr-dc.com/ika-rocket) is based on the IKA-20-M drone, a certified military-grade hexacopter designed for autonomous day and night operations and capable of supporting multiple mission-relevant payload configurations in accordance…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. An F-35 crashed in the Nevada Test and Training Range in Southern Nevada. The pilot ejected and is reportedly safe after sustaining only minor injuries. According to KSNV News 3, “The U.S. military is searching for a pilot who had to eject from an aircraft over Southern Nevada on Tuesday, sources tell News 3… The aircraft reported trouble maneuvering around noon, according to sources.” The outlet subsequently reported that the pilot was found in good condition. UPDATE: Nellis Air Force Base tells…

Eddie Hall believes he could be on a collision course with Francis Ngannou.The one-time World’s Strongest Man champion has transitioned nicely into the combat sports world, becoming one of the most interesting draws in the fighting community. Hall is currently set to face Tommy Fury at a Misfits Boxing event on June 13.Hall opened a lot of eyes with a 30-second knockout of Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 this past April in his MMA debut. And when his career winds down, he wants to do his best work in the world of MMA.“So, end goal, I guess, is to obviously…

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard held a formal assumption of command ceremony for Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella as he assumed the duties and responsibilities of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West Commander during an event Thursday, at Coast Guard Island in Alameda. Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard presided over the ceremony. Senior Coast Guard leadership and distinguished guests joined in recognizing Vice Adm. Buzzella’s commitment to leading the Service. Vice Adm. Buzzella formally assumed the responsibilities of commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, overseeing all Coast Guard operations across the Pacific theater—an…

A Russian military An-26 transport aircraft was crashed in occupied Crimea on Tuesday evening after communication with the aircraft was severed during a scheduled flight, according to statements from Russia’s Ministry of Defense and military-linked sources. The fate of the crew and passengers remains unknown, with search-and-rescue teams dispatched to the suspected crash area. The […]

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Manufacturing of the first production KF-21 began in July 2024, with completion achieved in less than two years. Its roll-out comes five years after unveiling of the first prototype. (Presidential Office)The first serial-production KF-21 Boramae fighter rolled out of Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) Sacheon facility in South Gyeongsang on 25 March. The twin-seater, with tail number ‘26-001’, taxied under its own power to a ceremony attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.The aircraft is scheduled to undergo further performance verification before entering service with the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) in September.KF-21s will replace the ROKAF’s F-4 Phantom…

India – Press Information Bureau Ministry of Defence Need to adopt medium to long-term preparedness approach & ensure swift decision-making, says Shri Rajnath Singh PM Modi-led Govt is committed to safeguarding Indian people from any impact: RM IGoM reaffirms importance of close coordination with States & District Administrations Ministries & Departments directed to share information to counter rumours, misinformation & fake news Posted On: 28 MAR 2026 9:11PM by PIB Delhi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on March 28, 2026, chaired the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia,…

There was a time when I thought more was better. More volume. More intensity. More hours in the gym. More suffering. That mindset is still everywhere. It is worn like a badge of honor. But at the highest levels of performance, it stops working. Not because effort does not matter, but because effort without structure is inefficient. I do not see training as something you survive. I see it as something you engineer. That shift changes everything. The athletes who are separating themselves today are not just working harder. They are working with more intention. They are aligning training with…

The anniversary XX edition of the International Summer Martial Arts Camp will take place from July 5 to 12, 2026, at the Kamchia resort complex, located near Varna, Bulgaria. The event is jointly organized by KWU SENSHI and the Bulgarian Karate Kyokushin Federation (BKKF) and celebrates two decades of tradition in the development of martial arts at an international level. The camp has established itself as one of the most prestigious events in the combat sports calendar, bringing together more than 2,000 elite athletes, coaches, referees, and instructors from around the world. The main objectives of the initiative are to…