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By RFE/RL March 15, 2026 US President Donald Trump said that although, much of Iran’s strategic Kharg Island was destroyed in a US air strike, he may order further attacks, while US-allied Arab states in the region reported disruptions to their own petroleum industries amid Iranian retaliatory attacks. Trump told NBC News on March 14 that the US strikes had “totally demolished” most of Kharg Island– which lies a couple of dozen kilometers off the Iranian mainland — but he added that “we may hit it a few more times just for fun.” Immediately following the strike, Trump said US…

Out on the open ocean, some warships look impressive… and then there are ships that feel almost unreal in scale.USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) is one of those vessels. At more than 840 feet long and weighing over 44,000 tons, it’s not just a ship, it’s essentially a floating airbase designed to launch Marine aircraft into combat zones thousands of miles from home.But here’s the twist: the USS Tripoli isn’t technically an aircraft carrier.Instead, the U.S. Navy classifies it as an amphibious assault ship, part of the powerful America-class amphibious assault ship program. That classification hints at something fascinating about modern naval…

Anduril’s autonomous undersea vehicles have covered more than 42,355km to date. Credit: © Anduril Industries. The Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) and the US Navy have selected Anduril to participate in the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project (CAMP), aiming to improve undersea operational capabilities. According to Anduril, the initiative seeks to address the US requirements for deploying large payloads over extended distances underwater. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Anduril secured its involvement in CAMP after a competitive selection process through DIU’s Commercial Solutions…

ISTANBUL — Turkish defense company Baykar announced flight tests of its K2 loitering munition, releasing footage and performance data showing an autonomous swarm formation flying and navigation in GPS-denied environments.The K2 is a fixed-wing loitering munition measuring 5.1 meters in length and 2.1 meters in height, with a wingspan of 10 meters. The maximum take-off weight is 800 kilograms, of which 200 kilograms is allocated to the warhead payload.Baykar states that the K2 has a maximum range in excess of 2,000 kilometers, a cruising speed of over 200 km/h, and an endurance exceeding 13 hours.The K2 carries an electro-optical and…

Systematic has introduced a major new capability in SitaWare Maritime, enabling navies to safely coordinate submarine operations across coalition forces. The release forms part of the first SitaWare suite update cycle of 2026, which also delivers new AI and interoperability capabilities across the wider product family. The latest release fully implements Prevention of Mutual Interference (PMI) as commercial off-the-shelf software, allowing commanders to plan and deconflict friendly submarine activity across time, position and depth. The capability provides a clearer shared subsurface operational picture, helping allied forces avoid interference between submarines, ships and underwater sensors during complex multinational operations. In modern…

When Michael “Venom” Page signed with the UFC from Bellator, he was not only excited about the chance to prove himself against the best fighters in the sport, but he also anticipated keeping a busier schedule because his new promotional home rarely goes a weekend without putting on a card.But since signing with the UFC at the end of 2023, he’s only fought twice each year, and he actually ended up moving to middleweight just for the chance to stay busy with no viable matchups available to him at welterweight. Following his win over one-time title challenger Jared Cannonier this…

PrSM Increment 2 enables maritime-strike in addition to land-attack missions. Credit: © Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the initial flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step in the development of the US Army’s long-range strike capabilities. Launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) platform, the missile “met test objectives” in a 350km flight. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The missile releases protective covers and gathers a range of performance data,…

Patri led the development of 6×6 armoured vehicle system CAVS programme. Credit: Patria Group. Latvia and Patria have finalised a life cycle support (LCS) agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 vehicles operated by the Latvian National Armed Forces (LNAF). The contract outlines specific sustainment processes, services, products and responsibilities tailored to Latvia’s requirements, ensuring continued operational readiness of its armoured fleet. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The new agreement builds on the 2024 life cycle management (LCM) contract established…

Last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, committing their countries to oppose interference by third parties in each other’s internal and external affairs. Moscow and Tehran celebrated the treaty as the culmination of growing ties between the two regimes.Yet when the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran in late February—the second in just eight months, following last summer’s 12-day war—Russia mostly stood idly by. Putin called the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei a “cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law,” and…

Kyokushin has never been about comfort. It is about discipline, endurance, and constant self-improvement. This philosophy stands at the core of the first International Kyokushin Training Camp in Georgia, which will begin on July 15, 2026, in Tbilisi. The camp is organized and hosted by Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili, one of the most accomplished World’s Kyokushin fighters, in cooperation with KWU SENSHI KWU SENSHI GERGIA. About Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili Sensei Tariel Nikoleishvili has built a reputation as a high-level Kyokushin competitor and instructor, known for his powerful fighting style and disciplined training philosophy. Throughout his career he has achieved significant international…