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The Tekken 8 Season 3 patch was released early last week. In late Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Autumn 2026 and Winter 2026 respectively, fans will will get access to new DLC characters in the form of Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr. and an unnamed fighter. Needless to say, there was a lot of anticipation surrounding the Season 3 patch due to perceived problems with the Season 2 meta. While the balance update did feel like a step in the…

By RFE/RL’s Radio Farda March 24, 2026 President Donald Trump said the United States is “talking to the right people in Iran” about a deal to end the war, while Tehran launched attacks on Israel and Kuwait and US media outlets reported that thousands more troops may be headed to the region. The New York Times and Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the US has sent Iran a 15-point peace plan. The reports cited unnamed officials and there was no immediate comment from the Trump administration or Tehran. Trump’s comments on March 24 came a day after he said that…

A Danish Leopard 2A7 prepares to undertake exercises with the US military in 2025. Credit: US Army Denmark is boosting its Leopard 2 track contract value, awarded directly to KNDS FMI cites increased track demand and says only KNDS can supply them Move fits wider Danish defence spending rises amid heightened security pressures The Danish Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) has moved to increase the value of an ongoing 15-year framework agreement for the supply of tracks for its Leopard 2 tanks, first awarded in 2020. According to a 20 March contract awarded notice, the FMI will…

Redmond, WA – March 24, 2026: Kymeta Corporation, the world-leading flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, today announces its new Kestrel™ u5 – the smallest and most capable multi-orbit SATCOM terminal to the unmanned systems and national security sectors.  The Kestrel u5 provides a new and reliable way for modern warfighters and government teams to stay connected and adapt to multiple mission profiles, offering seamless connectivity (switching between beams in under 1 millisecond) across networks, constellations, and LEO, GEO, HEO, and Elliptical orbits. Designed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological landscape, this rugged terminal offers future-ready capabilities, including full-duplex functionality and support for remote…

In a sweeping change to its enlistment regulations, the Army has raised the maximum age for eligible recruits to 42, the service announced. Changes highlighted in the memo, which was distributed this week and will go into effect in April, also include the removal of previous enlistment obstacles for recruits who have a single marijuana or drug paraphernalia conviction. The announcement comes as the Army continues efforts to widen its recruiting pool after falling short of its Regular Army enlistment goals in 2022 and 2023 before rebounding in 2024. The upper limit of the Army’s previous allowable enlistment age was…

BERLIN — The German army is working to accelerate wartime decision-making through artificial intelligence tools capable of analyzing battlefield data more rapidly than humans, drawing lessons from Ukrainian and other forces, its commander told Reuters.Lt. Gen. Christian Freuding, who became army chief last October after years of overseeing Germany’s arms supplies to Kyiv, shared his insights from visits to Ukrainian command posts where drones and modern sensors have drastically increased the volume of battlefield data.“The Ukrainians exploit data which they have collected over four years of war. Based on this data, the AI can deduce how the enemy has acted…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 24 March 2026 6:23 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to vessels belonging to aggressor parties and their supporters, while ships from other countries face no issues transiting the strategic waterway after coordinating with Iranian authorities. The statement came during a phone conversation late on Monday with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, who called to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments following the US and Israeli military aggression against Iran. Araghchi emphasized that the current regional situation and insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz are…

Russia bombed a UNESCO World Heritage site in the historic heart of west Ukrainian city Lviv on March 24 as Kremlin efforts to target Ukraine’s civilian population continue to escalate. The rare daytime drone strike hit a residential building close to the Bernardine monastery complex, causing extensive damage and leaving two people seriously injured. The area has featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List since 1998 as part of Lviv’s historic architectural ensemble. Ukrainian officials condemned Tuesday’s attack on the bustling downtown district of Lviv and called on the international community to react. “Russia brutally struck the center of…

Alex Pereira has words of respect for Israel Adesanya ahead of his longtime rival’s pivotal UFC Seattle main event bout.On Saturday, Adesanya—still holding on to the No. 7 spot at 185 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings—competes for the first time in over a year as he looks to snap a career-worst three-fight skid when he fights Joe Pyfer. The two-time UFC middleweight champion is a slight favorite over Pyfer so an upset loss would raise serious questions about Adesanya’s future. Adesanya turns 37 in July and has been competing in professional combat sports since 2010. Time is running…

This post is a set of my observations on the current war in Iran and my thoughts on the broader strategic implications. I am not, of course, an expert on the region nor do I have access to any special information, so I am going to treat that all with a high degree of uncertainty. But I am a scholar of military history with a fair bit of training and experience in thinking about strategic problems, ancient and modern; it is this ‘guy that analyzes strategy’ focus that I want to bring to this. I am doing this post outside…