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Cartagena (Spain), 23 September 2026 – Navantia has successfully completed testing of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system at its Cartagena shipyard. The AIP system is integrated into a specialized section of the S-83 Cosme García, the third submarine in the S-80 class. The achievement of this milestone marks a decisive step forward for the programme and reinforces Spain’s position among the select group of nations with the industrial and technological capability to design, build, and integrate next-generation conventional submarines. The trials, which began in June following the commissioning and verification of the equipment in its actual onboard configuration, have…

Flensburg, 21 September 2026 – The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) has placed an order with FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG) for three further WiSENT 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARV). With this follow-up order, Norway is further expanding its existing fleet of these high-performance support vehicles. The contracts for the additional vehicles were signed on 18 September 2026.  The order is based on existing contracts which provide for corresponding follow-on procurement options. This brings the total number of WiSENT 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicles procured by Norway to 12, of which 8 have already been delivered to the Norwegian Armed…

September 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its R&D Facility in Adelaide, further expanding the Company’s Australian research and development footprint and reinforcing its commitment to South Australia’s rapidly growing defence and technology sector. The new Adelaide R&D hub expands DroneShield’s national research and development footprint, providing dedicated software development and dry laboratory facilities for engineers working across embedded systems, advanced sensing, communications, software and electronic warfare capabilities. The office opening was officially marked by South Australian Minister for Defence and Space Industries, The…

Key PointsRoketsan’s KARAOK anti-tank missile struck an aerial target for the first time, following a pattern seen in Ukraine of anti-tank missiles adapted against drones.The Turkish Army has used KARAOK against ground targets since 2022, and Roketsan has not disclosed further details on the aerial test.Roketsan, the Türkiye-based missile manufacturer, said its KARAOK anti-tank missile struck an aerial target for the first time, firing the shoulder-launched weapon from a turret mounted on a light tactical vehicle. The company announced the milestone in a Sept. 23 post on X, along with footage showing the missile launching from a turreted mount on…

After 20 years of providing educational resources for young military children, the ageless Elmo has added a new digital game featuring exercises ranging from bunny hopping to catching pretend bubbles.The cuddly red creature and his Sesame Street buddies have teamed up again with the Department of Defense’s Office of Military Community and Family Policy to continue their work for military preschool-aged children. The Muppets address topics and issues such as deployments, relocation, homecomings, transition to civilian life, stress, grief, the “new normal with a parent with physical or mental injuries,” and others. All the resources are free and available at…

Efforts from some Postal Service employees to manipulate customer service surveys compromised survey integrity at the agency and artificially inflated customer satisfaction ratings, according to a new audit by the organization’s independent watchdog.  The USPS Office of Inspector General published findings about two alleged survey manipulation efforts by Postal Service employees. The Postal Service rejected the OIG’s six recommendations, but the oversight office warns that without corrective action, customer surveys will remain compromised and the Postal Service could face fines from the Postal Regulatory Commission.  The report found that some employees created fake issues on the Postal Service’s customer service…

by Tatum Delaney The countdown ticks forward, each second marching the Arctic ice closer to its liquid form. Some see opportunity in what will be left behind: new sea lanes, access to resources, and expanded commercial activity. Others see danger in a region where governance structures and territorial claims are outpaced by national ambitions. Is the United States prepared for the risks of a rapidly changing Arctic?  Author Kenneth R. Rosen confronts this question through more than two years of investigative reporting with military units, scientific stations, and remote communities in Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power…

How are geopolitical developments and emerging technologies shaping the future of defence? In this podcast, Keijo Mattila, Senior Product Manager, SIGINT & Electronic Warfare at Patria, explores the key trends influencing defence offering development and explains how critical technologies can support defence forces in a rapidly changing operating environment.Listen for expert insights into the most important technology areas in electronic warfare, together with an overview of advanced signal intelligence and passive surveillance solutions.Biography:Keijo Mattila, Senior Product Manager, SIGINT & Electronic Warfare, PatriaKeijo Mattila has extensive experience in defence technology, product development, software engineering, and academic research. At Patria, Mattila serves…

Home › UFC Predictions › Tina Black Favoured Over Melissa Amaya in TUF 34 Strawweight Final Tina Black vs. Melissa Amaya is the women’s strawweight final of The Ultimate Fighter 34, not a standard UFC debut matchup. The winner is expected to receive the TUF tournament title and a UFC contract, giving the bout more at stake than an ordinary three-round contest. Black is listed around -210 on the average moneyline, while Amaya sits at +176. That puts Black’s implied chance around 70 percent by tracking new sports betting platforms, compared with 30 percent for Amaya. The market opened much…

Introduction Grand strategy gaming is entering an unprecedented era of depth and innovation across 2026 and 2027, and it’s no wonder this subgenre of strategy games is such a fan favorite. Developers are pushing the boundaries of deep statecraft by blending complex economic simulations, dynamic character-driven narratives, and advanced geopolitical warfare to redefine what it means to lead an empire. From the early moments of Human civilization to the aftermath of a self-inflicted apocalypse, and well into space, the grand strategy genre is packed with high-stakes experiences that will keep you glued to the screen for months and years on…