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Rennes, France – March 26, 2026 – Unseenlabs announces the upcoming launch of BRO-19, the twentieth satellite of its constellation, dedicated to maritime domain awareness. BRO-19 will be launched as part of the upcoming Transporter-16 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, United States. BRO-19 is integrated with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket via the German launch integrator Exolaunch. Like the other satellites in the constellation, BRO-19 will detect radio frequency (RF) signals emitted by vessels at sea to support geolocation and activity characterization, including vessels that may not be visible through traditional tracking systems such as AIS. “With…

The deadliest single attack on Kurdish security forces since the onset of the war in Iran arrived on March 24, when six Iranian ballistic missiles struck Peshmerga bases in the Soran highlands north of Erbil. The attack resulted in six fatalities and thirty injuries. Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani described the incident as “direct hostile aggression,” while the Peshmerga ministry condemned it as “a hostile act and treachery.” This event represents the latest escalation in a campaign that has significantly altered regional dynamics. But it was hardly the first escalation. The day the United States and Israel attacked Iran, February 28, the Islamic Revolutionary…

The U.S. Navy announced a new chapter of unmanned surface vessel acquisition that seeks to accelerate development of autonomous capabilities and ditch its previous program.The service commenced the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel Family of Systems program on Thursday, opening up solicitations for a specific class of boat touted as an integral part of the service’s Golden Fleet initiative. “Our goal is to create a regular and recurring marketplace, not just for the MUSV, but for other classes of vessels as well, over time, designed to match the growing demand for unmanned systems across a range of missions,” said Rebecca Gassler,…

DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 22: Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia reacts after a submission victory against Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at ABHA Arena on November 22, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Speaking at the company annual press conference Eric Beranger, who became the MBDA CEO on 1st June 2019, highlighted the group increase in production capability and the growing investments to answer the needs linked to the current geopolitical scenarios, not forgetting the need to be agile, adaptable and innovative, to cope with current and future challenges click on image to enlarge The annual press conference by Eric Beranger, the MBDA CEO, was definitely not centred on financial numbers, but much more on capabilities and production increase. That said, as he underlined, revenues are the result of deliveries to customers, and…

As part of the ongoing procurement and shipping effort throughout Operation Roaring Lion, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the IDF’s air and sea bridge operations have marked the landing of the 200th cargo aircraft. Since the start of the operation, over 200 aircraft and ships have arrived in Israel carrying approximately 8,000 tons of military equipment, weaponry, and munitions. Led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, the effort to expand Israel’s defense industrial base and accelerate production rates across Israeli defense industries remains ongoing. The air and sea bridge serves…

Judging by the metrics of conventional conflict, Iran is not faring well against the United States and Israel. Its adversaries are destroying crucial targets in Iran, killing its commanders and degrading its military assets. But these are the wrong measures for assessing Iran’s position in the war. The right measure is not even an assessment of whether Iran is absorbing punishment well—which it is. The question that will matter when the fighting ends is whether Tehran is achieving its strategic objectives. And on that count, Iran is winning.This outcome is not accidental. Tehran has been preparing for this war for…

Two of the three Type 23 frigates in this 2023 image are no longer operational, following the decommissioning of HMS Northumberland (F238). Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright Healey wrongly said the RN has 17 frigates and destroyers; despite being the Defence Secretary Available strength is far fewer than the 13 actually in service, due to persistent availability problems Low availability is cutting previous standing duties and fuelling claims the RN relies on allies The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, mistakenly claimed the Royal Navy has 17 frigates and destroyers in its surface fleet, despite the actual total being far fewer, prompting…

The US Army is rediscovering the division as the warfighting formation. During the post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the brigade combat team became the Army’s primary warfighting unit. Brigades trained, deployed, and fought largely independently. Company commanders and platoon leaders were responsible for integrating attached fire support teams, engineers, intelligence collectors, and signal assets into maneuver formations. Successful integration depended on early collaboration, integrated leader development, and habitual relationships. When these conditions were absent, integration became improvisation under the pressure of final manifest call and line-of-departure actions. Modern battlefields demand longer ranges, more sensors, and tighter coordination between warfighting…

Apple’s American Manufacturing Program (AMP) is expanding, with new suppliers signed on to produce iPhone components – though those parts will still be shipped overseas for final assembly. Tim Apple may continue avoiding tariffs but he probably won’t win a lot of brownie points with President Trump. The iBiz confirmed on Thursday that Bosch, fabless chip firm Cirrus Logic, TDK, and component maker Qnity Electronics have all committed to make parts for Apple devices in US facilities. Apple intends to pay the new AMP members out of a $400 million pot through 2030. The AMP program is part of a…