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FENTON, Mo. (March 16, 2026) – FirstSpear®, the industry leader in load-bearing technology and personal protective equipment, has entered into an exclusive, ten-year license with Recon K9® LLC (“Recon K9”). Under this agreement, FirstSpear will assume responsibility for the sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics of the Recon K9 brand, effectively integrating Recon K9’s operations into FirstSpear’s infrastructure. This strategic agreement grants FirstSpear exclusive use of all intellectual property owned or developed by Recon K9, including trademarks, product designs, internet domains, and social media accounts. By leveraging FirstSpear’s market presence and established manufacturing and distribution capabilities, the partnership ensures that…

KONGSBERG has confirmed that the StrikeMaster Missile Launch Vehicle will remain in Europe for the foreseeable future following strong and growing interest from international partners. Kongsberg press release StrikeMaster is KONGSBERG’s Australian configuration of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS) using Thales Australia’s proven Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle as the platform for a twin-pack NSM launcher. It has attracted significant global attention following its recent firing in Norway. StrikeMaster has unique qualities including tactical mobility, operating range, and crew protection, whilst maintaining commonality and interoperability with other NSM CDS solutions. The decision to keep StrikeMaster in Europe…

On March 1, SENSHI GYM Fernandópolis, under the leadership of Sensei Andrews Nakahara, conducted an important Belt Examination, reaffirming its commitment to the technical and disciplinary development of its practitioners. The examination, administered by Sensei Andrews Nakahara, included 22 candidates, who underwent rigorous technical evaluations, demonstrating preparation, dedication, and commitment to the principles of Kyokushin Karate. During the assessment, candidates were tested on technical fundamentals, practical application of techniques, and martial posture, reflecting the high standards required within the organization. The event represented not only the pursuit of a new rank but also the consolidation of each practitioner’s individual development.…

Greetings commanders, I hope 2026 finds you well! Between the scorching heat of the summer of the southern hemisphere and sudden deluges in my hometown, I’m making the most of my holidays playing ranked matches in Company of Heroes 3. Last year I talked about how the design of the Company of Heroes 3 Deutsches Afrika Korps (DAK for short) faction was the result of lessons learned from previous games and the polishing and coalescence of tried and tested ideas.  I was itching to write about the game again, and now that I have a greater understanding of the game…

Since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a key question constantly asked is how Beijing might react — assuming that China’s economy relies on oil imported from Iran and shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.In reality, however, China is 85 percent energy self-sufficient. While China imports more than 10 percent of its global oil total from Iran, its energy supply has long been diversified internationally and electrified domestically to avoid critical dependence on any single source. Beijing has built a cushion against a short-term supply shock from a war in the Middle East. However, the closure of the…

One of the Greek Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcons is taking off from Andreas Papandreou Air Base in Paphos, Cyprus. (Cyprus MoD) While the United States and Israel continued their air strikes on Iran, Cyprus became the focus of NATO deployments to the region. Six F-16s and air defence systems were deployed to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on 9 March as part of a phased plan to enhance security in the region. The fighter jets based at Ercan Airport aim to help defend the northern part of the island from possible attacks by Iran, although they could also…

When hurricanes approach the coast or wildfires tear through dry terrain, the first maps that most people see are the ones that track the danger itself. They show a storm’s path, the current fire perimeter or zones that might soon flood. But for emergency managers, those maps answer only part of the question. Just as important is having a fast way to estimate how many people live and work in the affected area, and which communities may face the greatest challenges.That is where an unlikely federal agency comes in. The U.S. Census Bureau recently updated its OnTheMap for Emergency Management…

Valkyrie drone. Credit: © Airbus/Kratos. Airbus and Kratos are progressing with the development of an integrated Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system, targeting delivery to the German Air Force by 2029. The companies confirmed ongoing preparations at Manching, near Munich, where Airbus is configuring two Valkyrie drones from Kratos with its sovereign European mission system, the Multiplatform Autonomous Reconfigurable and Secure (MARS) mission system. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Testing of these initial units will include the MARS platform, which features an…

Rheinmetall has once again demonstrated its expertise in the future of indirect fire weapon systems. In winter 2026, its subsidiary Rheinmetall Nordic hosted the Rheinmetall Nordic Mortar Day. In front of high-ranking representatives of armed forces, authorities and industry partners from Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands and Germany, the company presented the latest generation of high-performance European mortar systems in a live demonstration. The focus was on the 120 mm Ragnarok mortar system and the newly developed Mortar Mission Module. This is a European, scalable solution designed to have a decisive impact on the battlefield through its speed, precision, reliability…

Rising women’s strawweight contender Gillian Robertson picked up the biggest win of her career last weekend defeating former title challenger Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision in the UFC Vegas 114 co-main event.With the win, Robertson extended her winning streak to five consecutive fights. She hasn’t lost since June 2023 and believes she’s done enough to have earned a title shot. Immediately after the win at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Robertson’s coach Din Thomas whispered in her ear to call for a title shot against champion Mackenzie Dern in her post-fight comments. Robertson did just that.”That’s five wins in…