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LHC Procurement Group has launched a £1bn framework to support construction and refurbishment of public buildings across Scotland.The four-year Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure (PB4) framework, commissioned by LHC on behalf of the Scottish Procurement Alliance, covers new build, refurbishment and civil infrastructure work for public sector clients.It replaces the previous PB3 iteration and introduces 10 lots divided by value and scope, ranging from projects under £750,000 to jobs worth more than £25m.Options include traditional and modern methods of construction, including framed and panelised systems.The framework also includes lots for infrastructure work such as highways and drainage, hard facilities management,…

The Argentine Army is in a process of evaluating vehicles from the American company Oshkosh Defense with the objective of incorporating a 4×4 reconnaissance armored vehicle for the Brigades that make up the Rapid Deployment Force. The advances in this initiative, as well as the intention to expand the fleet of medium and heavy logistical campaign vehicles from the North American manufacturer, were confirmed to Zona Militar in a recent interview with the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Army, Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti. Photo: US Army – Cpl. David Poleski In relation to a 4×4 reconnaissance…

Duke Roufus, a former kickboxing champion and renowned mixed martial arts coach, has died. He was 55.Roufus died “peacefully in his sleep” on Oct. 17, according to a Facebook post from Roufusport Martial Arts Academy, which he co-founded.“Today, the Roufusport family and martial arts world was stunned by the heartbreaking news that Duke Roufus, world-renowned top MMA coach, founder, and namesake of Roufusport MMA Academy, passed away peacefully in his sleep,” the post read. “Duke was more than a celebrated trainer and champion kickboxer—he was a mentor, innovator, father and friend whose influence transformed the landscape of mixed martial arts.…

Jake Paul shares a calm but confident take after Terence Crawford reacts to the upcoming Tank Davis fight, adding perspective on what makes the matchup special.

President Lee Pledges Massive Defense R&D Boost for Top Four Defense Budget Rises 8.2%; Focus on Tech Sovereignty as Self-Reliant Defense Challenges Persist

As a foundational shakeup of a nearly 30-year-old game series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A makes a strong case for itself as the next big thing for Pokémon. It’s a fast-paced approach to the turn-based RPG series, allowing players to catch Pokémon more quickly and finally battle in real time. It’s revelatory at times, putting you in the shoes of a trainer like never before. All of those immediate strengths might leave you convinced that it’s time to do away with the old and make Legends the new mainline Pokémon series. That’s how I felt during my first few sessions with Z-A,…

WASHINGTON — California-based drone manufacturer Seasats today unveiled a new unmanned surface vessel, dubbed Quickfish, which it demonstrated for the Navy at a recent exercise, according to a company statement. The new USV is a “high-speed intercept vessel designed to provide positive video ID capabilities” of other maritime vessels on the open ocean. The vessel itself is 17 feet in length, can operate at sea state 6 and can travel faster than 35 knots. (Sea state is a measurement system used to describe the state of the ocean’s surface, with higher numbers representing increasingly inhospitable conditions.) “Building the Quickfish to…

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Demand is strong, but not without limitations The American defense industry sector is still experiencing an exceptional boom, driven by geopolitical events of recent years. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the stock prices of companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, GE Aerospace, and partially Texas Instruments have clearly risen, reflecting a sharp increase in global demand for military equipment. American corporations have not experienced as rapid a rise as their European competitors, but they have maintained very strong financial foundations and record order portfolios. The operational situation of the companies is good, but…

Europe is beginning to understand the necessity of preparing for war with Russia and responding to the Kremlin’s hybrid attacks. This shift reflects growing awareness that Russia’s hybrid…