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OLESZNO, Poland — Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Oleszno, Jan. 13. The event demonstrated how modern military operations rely on integrating multiple systems, including unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS capabilities, to strengthen defensive capabilities. The demonstration reflected how the United States and its NATO allies are modernizing to reinforce defenses in Poland and across the alliance. Polish and U.S. forces fired their M1A2 Abrams tanks side by side on the firing…

The Royal Air Force’s joint Typhoon squadron with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf for defensive purposes noting regional tensions as part of the UK-Qatar Defence Assurance Agreement, demonstrating the strong and enduring defence relationship between the UK and Qatar. 12 Squadron has regularly deployed to Qatar to conduct joint training and share experiences which enhance national and regional security. Recently, the RAF deployed on exercises such as EPIC SKIES and SOARING FALCON – further reinforcing the operational capability between our two nations. Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, said: “Qatar and the UK are close partners with historic…

For much of its history, surveillance automation has followed a straightforward formula. Set the rules, define the zones, wait for the triggers. If someone crosses a boundary, the alarm sounds. If a vehicle overstays, issue a warning. These systems work to a point, but as defence facilities grow more complex and threat profiles more dynamic, the rule-based approach is showing its age.Australian company SenSen Networks is pushing a different model through its SenTRACK 2.0 platform, and it’s one built around role-based analytics rather than static conditional logic. For defence agencies tasked with protecting sensitive infrastructure such as data centres, logistics…

WASHINGTON  — The Army is rolling out four prototypes of its M1A1 Abrams replacement to a platoon this summer — five years earlier than the service initially planned, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said.  It’s not that the tanks will be fully ready that much sooner, but the service — in line with a broader Pentagon push — doesn’t want to wait until every single requirement is met before allowing soldiers to field-test the equipment, George said. That way, soldiers can test different hardware and software components to determine what works best. “When a vendor comes and says,…

On 17 January, President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on US imports from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands in response to opposition to US control over Greenland, with plans to raise the tariff to 25% on 1 June. He later rescinded the threats, stating at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that a framework deal on Greenland had been reached. Regardless of whether tariffs are enacted, the episode has deepened unease among European and Nato security stakeholders. As perceptions of the US as unpredictable grow—and as the risk of future tariffs persists—European…

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humble repair ship moored nearby. Capt. Cassin Young’s actions that day gave a new meaning to the slogan “Don’t give up the ship,” though later, aboard a heavy cruiser, he would carry those words to a watery grave.Young was born in Washington, D.C. on March 6, 1894 and his choice of a naval career carried him through to graduation at the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1916. After entering service on the…

UTACS was created as joint company, with Elbit Systems previously holding a 51% stake. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.com. Defence technology company Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems (UTACS), securing all necessary regulatory and government clearances.   Created in 2005, UTACS operated as a joint venture, with Elbit Systems previously holding a 51% stake and Thales UK owning the remaining shares.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Elbit Systems UK stated that full ownership will enable further development of UTACS as a centre for the design, development and support…

Brown water issues are reportedly burdening residents of military housing on certain bases as the military continues its campaign to improve service member quality of life. Personnel who live in base housing have long cited struggles with lackluster living conditions, but recent photos from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst show a alarming trend of water discoloration.At least four pictures of murky water from residents at Joint Base MDL circulated on the popular Air Force amn/nco/snco page this past month, prompting United Communities, which operates privatized military housing on the base, to address the issue in a statement.“We are working in close coordination…

The One Way Effector drone was launched during the 2025 Paris Air Show in June 2025. Credit: MBDA. The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has ordered long-range, remote-controlled munitions from the European defence company MBDA and Aviation Design.   The contract, finalised last month, involves the joint production of a Shahed-style one-way attack drone known as the One Way Effector.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The DGA expects to receive the first deliveries for the armed forces by mid-2027.  Neither MBDA nor the DGA have disclosed the value of the contract…

The Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad, India, in June 2025 had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including an in-flight fire, according to aviation safety campaigners in the U.S. say they have evidence .According to BBC News, The Foundation for Aviation Safety, a U.S. campaign group, has sent a presentation to the U.S. Senate outlining its findings, which it says are based on documents that have come into its possession.The official investigation into the accident is ongoing. However, an interim report published in July sparked widespread speculation and controversy. Boeing declined to comment.The Boeing 787 Dreamliner that…