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The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has commenced intensive unarmed combat drill ‘AMAR’ at altitudes exceeding 14,000 ft to enhance close-combat readiness in some of the most demanding operational zones along the northern borders, a statement said on Tuesday.    Conducted amid sub-zero temperatures, rarefied air, and rugged terrain, the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) training prepares soldiers to respond effectively even when conventional weapons are not immediately available, it said.    The AMAR is a modern combat system that blends traditional Indian martial arts with globally proven close-combat techniques, it added.    The regime covers bare-hand engagements, stress…

Jon Jones revealed this week he’d been “approached” about competing once again with one of his oldest UFC rivals. A fighter who dominated light heavyweight for so long that he’s regarded by consensus not only as the 205-pound GOAT, but across all weight classes, he has only fought twice at heavyweight since 2023. Regardless, in that short run in the top division, Jones won the heavyweight championship by submitting Ciryl Gane with ease, before finishing Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick. Though he claimed retirement rather than unify the title against the interim champ Tom Aspinall, Jones continues to…

Key points in Ukraine peace plan broken down by defense analystA Ukrainian delegation has agreed with the U.S. on the terms of a potential peace deal, a U.S. official said. ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses what it’ll take to get Russia on board.November 25, 2025

Director General Integrated Soldier System Branch, Brigadier Pat Murray, and NIOA’s general manager weapons and munitions, Mick Ahern, ink the new small arms support contract. Photo: NIOA Australian-owned NIOA has announced the signing of a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. Australian-owned NIOA has announced the signing of a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. The new support contract engages Australian-owned NIOA for the through-life support of select Australian Defence Force in-service weapons as well as the next generation LAND 300 Lethality Program systems until 2032. You’re out…

Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc’s budget rules because of a defence spending exemption, the European Commission said on Tuesday.Germany’s public deficit is expected to be above three percent in 2025, but it will not be punished because it is “fully explained by the increase in defence spending”, the EU executive said.Under the budget rules, a state’s debt must not go higher than 60 percent of national output, with a public deficit of no more than three percent.But earlier this year, Brussels allowed states to splash out up to 1.5 percent of national output on defence for…

Seoul had apparently picked two priority regions in its quest to become a top-four global defense exporter.

At a keynote panel at Facilities & Estates Management Live, David Sharp, CEO of specialist learning and development provider International Workplace chaired a discussion on recruitment and training in FM The panel comprised Valerie Miller, Chief Customer Officer for DMA Group, Mark Whittaker, General Manager Thomson FM Limited and Past Chair of the IWFM and Coleen Cloherty, Director at CPC Consulting all of whom shared their areas of interest in FM skills and training. David Sharp set the scene by highlighting some of the factors that currently impact recruitment and training in the profession, the first being changes to education…

Picture an exercise bike in your head for me real quick… got an image in your head? Good. Now chuck that image away and instead picture an enormous, 85 kilogram disc of polished marble, with horns, and miraculously a saddle and pedals. Now we’ve reached the very design-forward Ciclotte Exercise Bike, which by some miracle, is discounted down from a heady £14,000 to… uh, a still-unaffordable £10,500.I’ll be honest with you, despite a saving of £3.5k this isn’t a deal that’s going to sneak into our Black Friday Bike Deals hub, or even our list of the best exercise bikes,…

(Logo courtesy of CCW Safe) November 25, 2025 By CCW Safe Press Release OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – November 2025 – CCW Safe, a leader in Self-Defense Legal Coverage, is proud to announce its new lesson-based series, “The Armed Defender’s Dilemma.” Aiming to bridge the gap between firearm proficiency and the legal complexities of self-defense, this series was developed by self-defense litigation expert Shawn Vincent.Alongside Vincent’s expertise, the 36 lessons of “The Armed Defender’s Dilemma” compiled in this series are built from more than a decade of real-world case analysis…

Astrology has fascinated millions for centuries, but many fake astrologers exploit this fascination for profit. Claiming to predict life events, financial success, or personal relationships, they often manipulate trust using fear, vague predictions, or false promises. Many convince people to spend huge sums on instant remedies or “miraculous” solutions. While astrology can offer personal reflection, it cannot reliably predict the future, especially on large scales. Fraudulent practitioners prey on emotions, ignorance, and cultural beliefs, turning faith into a lucrative business. By exposing these deceptive tactics, Times Mantra encourages critical thinking and informed decisions, helping audiences distinguish between genuine guidance and…