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A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Airbus A400M military transporter. Credit: Nyvlt-art/Shutterstock.com. Nato partner nations coordinated a withdrawal of troops and equipment from Iraq The combat advisory Nato Mission Iraq will continue operations from Naples in a move that play to Iran’s benefit The German Government elaborated on the nature of withdrawal, which saw several A400M aircraft operate under “risky conditions” Members of the Nato military alliance have withdrawn troops and personnel from Iraq amid the ongoing US and Israeli campaign against Iran, which continues to spill across the Middle East. General Alexus Grynkewich, Nato Supreme Allied Commander Europe, initially confirmed…

Recent satellite imagery, captured on March 11th, published by AllSource Analysis shows Russia’s newest amphibious assault vessel, the Ivan Rogov,  at the drydock of the Zaliv Shipyard, in occupied Crimea. The vessel, the first of two, appears to be in a final stage of construction and is nearing the point where it could be launched. Several defensive measures were also observed aimed to defend the vessel against potential Ukrainian attacks. The ongoing construction of the Ivan Rogov also indicates that this project has a high priority for the Russian armed forces, even in the face of the ongoing war in…

Everyone looking to travel to Texas Showdown and other events should plan ahead accordingly This weird year that is 2026 is continuing to move forward and giving us all more unexpected situations to deal with. Any fighting game players looking to travel in or to the United States, including those returning home from events like Capcom Cup 12 and the Arc World Tour Finals or heading to Texas Showdown 2026, are facing extensive wait times at airports with no…

As the conflict in the Middle East widens by the hour following the U.S. and Israel’s launch of “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, Defense Department employees say the demands of a new war are exacerbating challenges the Pentagon has faced over the past year, including workforce shortages, plunging morale and eroding trust in leadership. Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Pentagon — along with other federal agencies — has been navigating a number of significant internal changes, including organizational restructuring and reductions to its civilian workforce. A recent Federal News Network pulse poll…

Iran Press TV Sunday, 22 March 2026 5:01 PM Iraqi Islamic resistance group, Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, says it will target energy infrastructure facilities across the West Asia region if the United States and Israel attack Iran’s power plants. The group’s military deputy, Abdul-Qader al-Karbalai, said in a statement on Sunday that all regional energy facilities are now within the reach of the resistance’s missiles and drones. Karbalai issued the warning in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat on Saturday that Iran’s power infrastructure would be bombed if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 48 hours. The balance…

The Air Force must upgrade its KC-135 tankers to give aircrews more battlespace awareness, say former air-mobility leaders who warn that more tragedies might follow a recent deadly crash.On March 12, two KC-135s were involved in the deadly mishap over friendly airspace that was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, according to U.S. Central Command. One of the refuelers crashed in western Iraq, the other landed safely in Israel. A photo purporting to be of one of the tankers with a damaged tail rudder began circulating shortly after the crash. The serial number matched a KC-135 shown on…

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 Unauthorized drones flew over Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home of a B-52 bomber wing, multiple times the week of March 9, Air & Space Forces Magazine has confirmed.  And at the start of U.S. operations against Iran on Feb. 28, small drones seen flying over a “strategic U.S. installation” were defeated, the head of U.S. Northern Command told lawmakers.  Barksdale announced March 9 it was implementing a “shelter-in-place” order after a drone incursion, and a 2nd Bomb Wing spokesperson confirmed March 20 that “multiple unauthorized incursions” have…

America and Britain are joining forces to tackle the threat of underwater drones to ports and other critical infrastructure, according to a solicitation by the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit.The two nations are seeking a comprehensive suite of commercial systems that can detect and destroy a variety of undersea robots, including unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and semisubmersibles. “Current solutions are fragmented, expensive, and limited in number,” warned the solicitation. The primary focus of the Robotic Exclusion and Engagement Framework, or REEF, project is to protect “ports and harbors from underwater threats of varying size and sophistication, while the broader…

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has a strong message for top contender Movsar Evloev after watching UFC London. Top UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev added to his building case for a title shot by defeating the previously unbeaten Lerone Murphy at UFC London. Evloev continued his undefeated streak to begin his MMA career with a back-and-forth battle with Murphy to retain his No. 1 contender spot. With Evloev likely next for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, barring a surprising decision by the matchmakers, analysts are already clamoring to break down what the fight could look like in the cage. Evloev…

No. 13-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Michael Page picked up a forgettable decision win over surging prospect Sam Patterson in the ‘Featured bout’ of UFC London this past weekend (Sat., March 21, 2026) inside the O2 Arena in London, England.Both fighters were hesitant to engage, likely due to their history as former training partners, and the result was one of the least active and worst fights in recent memory. Just 39 significant strikes were landed across three rounds.But the most talked-about moment came before the fight even started.Page walked out to Michael Jackson’s They Don’t Care About Us, immediately…