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Boeing used the Dubai Airshow 2025 to detail how the F-15EX could serve as the command hub for a network of MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones, sharing targeting and sensor data in real time. The approach signals a shift toward scalable mass and lower operating costs as the U.S. and partner air forces prepare for high-end air combat. On 17 November 2025, at Dubai Airshow 2025, Boeing used a dedicated briefing on the F-15EX and MQ-28 Ghost Bat to present a concrete vision of manned–unmanned teaming, with the twin-seat Eagle II described as the command hub of a networked “family of…

Procurement Magazine looks back at some of the biggest stories from the past week, including news from Accenture, Patagonia, CHANEL and Diageo

During the recent Dubai Airshow, HALCON, a member of the EDGE Missiles and Weapons cluster, showcased a series of advancements in missile technology. While many innovations remained under wraps, notable developments in the air-to-ground domain and updates on ground-based air defense systems highlighted the company’s strategic objectives. Thunder ER: A Leap in Precision and Range One of the key offerings from HALCON was the Thunder ER, an enhancement of its existing Thunder product line, which includes the P31 and P32 systems. These cost-effective, short-range guidance kits can be adapted for use with standard aerial munitions such as the MK-81 and…

NVO Praktika, a Ukrainian manufacturer of armored military and specialized vehicles, has signed a memorandum on industrial cooperation with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering. As noted by the Ukrainian side, the cooperation establishes joint production in Spain of

Freelance tutor says she won’t back down on a half-hour interview with self-styled ‘citizen journalist’ Nicola Cree outside Belfast City HallA martial arts teacher who was sacked after being filmed screaming “f**k Islam” at a far-right rally in Belfast has said she “will not be silenced”.Nicola Cree lost her job at a north Belfast gym after footage of the incident was uploaded to Facebook.

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Though the Association of Southeast Asian Nations counts among its members some of the developing world’s most up-and-coming economies, the bloc has never been able to parlay its potential into meaningful strategic influence. There are many reasons for this, including conflicting national imperatives and unresolved internal conflicts. But perhaps the most important is that its […] This article is for subscribers only. We are a global leader in geopolitical forecasting. We deliver cutting edge analysis and intelligence so you can stay ahead of the news. Unbiased analysis of global events Daily geopolitical briefing Long-term…

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6. Tarkhan dressWhere to see it: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, LondonThe Tarkhan dress was found in 1913 at the Tarkhan necropolis, a massive ancient cemetery located 40 miles south of Cairo on the banks of the Nile. Initially considered a rag, the dress spent 60 years in an untouched box at University College London. When finally carbon-dated in 2015, the “rag” was revealed to be more than 5,000 years old—making it the oldest woven garment on the planet. Despite its age, the well-constructed garment is in surprisingly good condition, notes Yale University Egyptologist and vintage fashionista Colleen Darnell: “The dress…

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A CACHED COPY. From CMSI Director CAPT Christopher H. Sharman, USN (Ret.): This CMSI translation provides unparalleled insights into the development and future direction of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Marine Corps. Authored by Rear Admiral Zhu Chuansheng, a senior PLAN officer and Deputy Commander of a PLAN Marine Corps unit, the article “Accelerating the Development of Marine Corps Combat Capabilities to Win in High-End Maritime Warfare” was published in the January 2025 edition of the internal PLA journal Military Art. The article offers a rare combination of candid analysis and authoritative perspective, shedding light on aspects of the…