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Brussels, Belgium, 13 March 2026 – Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. In Manching, near Munich, the company is currently preparing the first two Valkyries it acquired from its US partner Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS)   for their maiden flight with a sovereign European mission system. They are scheduled to fly later this year. The two companies are bringing their respective industry-leading capabilities to integrate, missionise, and ultimately produce and deliver the Airbus UCCA system. Airbus is currently equipping the…

The United States did not enter the war with Iran because it was attacked or was about to be attacked. It seems to have entered after concluding that once Israel moved, American involvement would be unavoidable. When Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed congressional leaders last week, three days before the strikes began, the debate, as later reported by the Washington Post, was not whether to fight but whether to strike alongside Israel or wait until Iran retaliated against American forces in the region. The choice was not between war and peace. It was between two pathways into the same…

Arman Tsarukyan says he’s not being frozen out by the UFC.Last year, Tsarukyan was set to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 311, until a last-minute injury forced him from the card just a day before the event. That withdrawal put Tsarukyan in the doghouse with the UFC, and he’s been trying to work his way out ever since. The only problem is that Tsarukyan keeps getting into trouble.In November, Tsarukyan headbutted Dan Hooker during the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Qatar, which drew admonishment from Dana White, and earlier this month, Tsarukyan assaulted Georgio Poullas after their…

There’s something oddly dramatic about a weapon that begins its journey under the wing of a fighter jet… only to arc upward toward the edge of space before diving back to Earth at blistering speed.That’s essentially the story of the Blue Sparrow Missile, a system that quietly sits at the intersection of missile-defense testing, aerospace engineering, and modern long-range strike strategy.In recent years, the phrase “Blue Sparrow missile” has popped up more frequently in defense briefings, military forums, and geopolitical news cycles. And not without reason. This air-launched ballistic missile, developed in Israel, plays a surprisingly versatile role.On one hand,…

The MEO Epoch 2 mission will track ballistic missiles and advanced threats from space. Credit: © BAE Systems. BAE Systems said that it has concluded the preliminary design review (PDR) for the US Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) – Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 programme. The preliminary design work, covering both the satellite systems and ground command and control (C2) infrastructure, was accomplished in under nine months from the time of receiving the award. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36…

On a normal day, 20 percent of global oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway opposite Iran’s southern coast. Over the past week, however, tanker traffic through the strait has plummeted in response to Iranian threats to target any vessels attempting passage, spiking the price of oil and raising global economic alarm.Trump administration officials have seemed surprised by the chaos in world oil markets. And according to CNN, they told lawmakers in classified briefings that they did not prepare for the possibility that Iran might try to close the strait in response to strikes. After initially…

The countdown has begun. This week, the city of Montreal, Canada, will host one of the most anticipated Kyokushin events in North America: the KWU SENSHI Gold Cup 2026. The international competition will take place on March 14 at the Pierre-Charbonneau Community Center, bringing together practitioners of different ages, ranks, and competitive levels for a full day of high-level Kyokushin Karate competition. Competitors will take part in kata and kumite divisions, with categories ranging from beginners to elite fighters and masters. The event welcomes children, adults, and experienced athletes, creating an environment where the Kyokushin community can compete, learn, and grow together. The KWU SENSHI Gold…

It had been a while since I’d kept up with Humble Bundle and its “treasure chests.” I’m talking about those bundles that occasionally appear on the well-known storefront whose primary mission is supporting charity. The one I’m highlighting today is the Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Master Bundle, and from the name, you’ve probably already guessed what’s inside. A five-tier lineup built around two studios that have shaped very different corners of the computer RPG space, but there are only 5 days left. You probably know better than me how the Humble bundles work, but anyway, I give you details about…

The U.S. Navy and the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit chose Anduril to participate in the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project, or CAMP program, to develop an extra-large unmanned underwater vessel. The Pentagon announced the CAMP program last April with the release of a solicitation calling for a new class of XL-AUV, or extra large underwater vehicle.The solicitation called for a large underwater vessel that could maneuver in GPS-denied environments, dive over roughly 656 feet (200 meters) deep and drop “various payloads to the sea floor.” It specified that the vessel had to stay underwater for prolonged periods and be able…

On March 12, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment to Japan. Lockheed Martin press release Lockheed Martin, successfully delivered the second Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) shipset of AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar equipment to the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD). The delivery was facilitated through Mitsubishi Corporation under a Direct Commercial Sale arrangement. “The successful on-time delivery of all equipment for the second ASEV shipment showcases the speed at which we are delivering to our customers in Japan, while demonstrating the maturity and scalability of the SPY-7 radar,” said…