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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has successfully executed additional contract awards as part of Domestic Shield to procure counter-unmanned aerial systems capability in support of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Strategic Command. The combined contract, valued at $6.1 million, includes the purchase of 210 SmartShooter Smash 2000LE systems and one AeroVironment Titan Cerberus XL system. This milestone expands the layered defenses that protect installations and critical defense infrastructure from the emerging UAS threats in the U.S. “We need a layered defense that includes distributed sensing, the ability to track in real time, and capabilities to engage with both non-kinetic and…

TKMS and ST Engineering’s Marine Arm Sign MoU to explore the establishment of a Joint Service and Maintenance Center for Singapore and international users of TKMS submarines. TKMS press release TKMS and ST Engineering’s Marine arm signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to explore the establishment of a joint service and maintenance center in Singapore. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership between the two companies and aims to ensure the long-term operational readiness of the submarines operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and other international users of TKMS submarines. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Oliver…

This report presents technical information about the fall 2025 American School District Panel survey of district leaders. This survey was administered to all traditional public school districts with kindergarten through grade 12 students. The authors describe the survey administration and weighting processes that they used to produce nationally representative estimates. This work was supported by the Gates Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and The Wallace Foundation. This work was conducted in the Education and Employment Program of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure.This publication is part of the RAND research report series. Research reports present research findings and objective…

Supercell has shared a fresh update for Clash of Clans, and while this isn’t an in-game update, it is more of the current State of Gameplay as of March 2026. However, the interesting side of things lies in what is actually being planned, which ranges from balance changes to major system updates like Clan War Leagues (CWL) and Legend League. Discussing the Town Hall 18 and Meteor Golem meta Addressing the Town Hall 18 meta once again, the developers identified what they call a “polarized” meta, where the Meteor Golem became a one-troop meta and pushed other troops away. They…

The IRS wants to deploy artificial intelligence, but workforce reductions that hit tech teams mean the agency has capacity gaps that could impact its ability to do so, according to a new report from Congress’ watchdog, the Government Accountability Office.As the Trump administration sought to downsize the federal government last year, it pushed out nearly 20,000 technology, data and telecommunications employees. The IRS shed about 40% of its IT staff and lost about 80% of its executives last year, the agency’s chief information officer said last month, potentially complicating its modernization goals. After ousting dozens of staff charged with designing, implementing and…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org New approaches to acquisition, faster testing, and lessons from combat are shrinking the Air Force’s timelines for fielding low-cost munitions from years to months. That’s what a top Air Force weapons official told the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 24 as he answered questions about ramping up production of affordable missiles and bombs for the U.S. military. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert P. Lyons III, portfolio acquisition executive for weapons,…

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced the release of LOCUST® X3, the third generation of AV’s high-energy laser weapon system that delivers precise, speed-of-light engagement for rapid defeat of unmanned aerial threats. LOCUST X3 builds on lessons learned from widely deployed systems to set a new standard in modular, AI-enabled drone defense—delivering unprecedented precision, scalability, and operational flexibility to defeat current and emerging aerial threats, including Group 1-3 unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned surface vehicles. Recently featured by CBS News’ 60 Minutes, the LOCUST X3 offers cost-effective engagements below $5 per shot and sustained…

US Navy 23 March 2026 From U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet Public Affairs Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2026 deployment. Nimitz and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) are scheduled to conduct passing exercises and operations at sea with partner nation maritime forces as the ships circumnavigate the continent of South America. Southern Seas 2026 will feature subject matter expert exchanges and provide the opportunity for distinguished visitors from partner nations to…

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira shared a powerful message for Israel Adesanya ahead of his rival’s comeback at UFC Seattle. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will look to earn his first victory in three years when he faces off with Joe Pyfer this Saturday at UFC Seattle. Adesanya has lost three consecutive fights and hasn’t appeared in the Octagon since a TKO defeat to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February 2025. Adesanya’s last victory came against then-middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who shares a colorful history with Adesanya dating back to their time in professional kickboxing. After…

PARIS — Spain’s Indra teamed up with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to fill a Spanish order for tracked self-propelled artillery with a budget of €4.55 billion (U.S. $5.3 billion). Indra signed a binding agreement with Hanwha to produce 280 tracked vehicles for the Spanish Armed Forces based on the Korean company’s K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the Spanish company said Tuesday. The program will include 128 tracked artillery vehicles and 120 ammunition resupply vehicles, as well recovery vehicles and command-and-control units.Hanwha’s K9 self-propelled artillery gun has been a major export success in Europe, helping South Korea become the second-biggest arms supplier…