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Parties delivered closing statements focused on self-defense claims in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Nov. 17.  David Pena, 48, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence or dangerous offense, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Maurice Robinson, 24. The incident occurred on June 12, 2023, on the 3000 block of 30th Street, SE. Before the parties made closing remarks, the defense called the victim’s mother briefly back…

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Earlier this year, Authentise, the manufacturing workflow software provider based in the UK and Philadelphia, announced that it was working on a collaborative engineering platform called Project DDNA, a defense-oriented solution leveraging the company’s Threads and Flow software. Authentise launched the platform in collaboration with Kform, a Virginia-based defense contractor specializing in commercializing emerging technologies. Now, Authentise is announcing SPARC (Surge Production & Readiness Command), another collaboration with Kform, along with other partners. Funded in part by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), SPARC is a comprehensive supply chain management tool designed specifically for manufacturers serving the U.S. defense sector. SPARC…

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India’s stop‑start quest for 200 light reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters (RSH) has resurfaced after 15 years.  The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reissued a request for information (RfI) to replace around 270 of its ageing Chetak and Cheetah fleet crippled by unavailable rotables and a serviceability gap of nearly 37%, undermining the military’s high‑altitude readiness. With frontline helicopters in high-altitude and border deployments long overdue for replacement, the Indian Army leased 20 light choppers last year to plug high-altitude gaps. During the short conflict with Pakistan, dubbed “Operation Sindoor”, vintage Chetaks and Cheetahs proved vital, rekindling the urgency for

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Ukraine has always been forward leaning in the field of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), and is now doubling down on the platform type with its third order from ARX Robotics for the Gereon. The procurements reflect Ukraine’s drive to remove personnel from the frontline as much as possible.  ARX Robotics has secured its third order from Ukraine for the company’s Gereon UGV which will become “the world’s largest military robotics fleet of several hundred systems,” the November 18th press release states. All of the Gereon UGVs are connected with the company’s Mithra operating system and will be produced in both…

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Medal winners Ross (left) and Freddie (right) with club boss AlanAlchemy Martial Arts, based at Northdown Industrial Estate in Broadstairs, is celebrating its most recent medal winners.The club, which teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling, Judo, Yoga and fitness sessions, has been represented by Ross Barnett at the World Amateur Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi and Freddie Finn at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ( IBJJF) England and IBJJF Europe.Fifteen year old Freddie, from Broadstairs, has been attending Alchemy Martial Arts since April 2024 and is ‘progressing amazingly quickly’ says black belt instructor and club owner Alan  “Gunz”…

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ITANAGAR, 20 Nov: In a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh, Techi Ngangu Gerchi, Kabak Mallam and Bialok Ragit  have been selected to represent India at the World Senior and Master Kickboxing Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 21 to 30 November. The trio earned their spots on the national squad after an impressive run at national-level selection events, showcasing outstanding skill, discipline and athletic excellence. Their selection marks another milestone for the state, which has rapidly become a strong contributor to India’s combat sports talent pool.  Speaking on the achievement, Gopal Moran, technical director of…

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Conclusion: Prospects for Continued Defense Spending GrowthThe deteriorating global security environment and ongoing war in Ukraine have contributed to significant increases in defense spending across the world. The growth in NATO members’ budgets demonstrates the clear impact of the threat landscape on defense spending decisions. The dramatic growth in Russian military expenditures shows the costs required to maintain complex military operations at scale. However, as the case of the United States demonstrates, fiscal and political factors also determine defense funding.Changes in the threat environment will shape global defense spending levels in the near future as states weigh how to allocate…

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