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The U.S. Navy sent the last Ticonderoga-class cruiser homeported overseas back to the states, the sea service announced Wednesday. The USS Robert Smalls will leave Yokosuka, Japan, for San Diego, California, and be replaced by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin. “This move will be a permanent change of station for the crew and family members,” the Navy said.The move, according to the service, is part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific.The Smalls was most recently assigned to Carrier Strike Group Five in support of U.S. military operations in the Indo-Pacific region.The cruiser, commissioned in 1989,…

Australian and British personnel emerge from HMS Anson, a Royal Navy Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, arriving at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia under AUKUS. Credit: Crown Copyright / UK Ministry of Defence. Filtronic, a micro electronics and non-kinetic effects specialist, increased its industrial capacity in Sedgefield six times over Peter Stocken, director of business development for the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, revealed plans to explore options for delivering AUKUS needs The move was not possible for the tier two defence supplier until now, previously constrained by limited building space Filtronic has migrated to a 44,000 square foot manufacturing facility…

Global Times By Ministry of National Defense Published: Mar 11, 2026 03:30 PM Question: It’s reported that the 2026 Goodwill Cruising and Training Squadron of Taiwan’s naval force has set sail to visit its so-called diplomatic allies in Central and South America for a “large-scale goodwill mission”. Do you have any comment on this? Jiang Bin: The so-called goodwill mission is merely an excuse for the DPP authorities to solicit foreign support for “Taiwan independence”. The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm in international relations. It is the political foundation for China’s relations with all…

The US Army M111 marks the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968. Credit: U.S. Army photo by Christopher Arthur. The US Army has granted full material release for the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG), marking the first time since 1968 that a new lethal hand grenade has reached this stage. The new OHG will replace the Mk3A2 series, which is now restricted due to its asbestos body. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive…

In January 1991, coalition forces dismantled Iraq’s command-and-control network with remarkable speed. That success did not rest on a single breakthrough technology or superior platforms. It rested on something more decisive: shared understanding across organizations, functions, and national boundaries. Leaders and staffs had unified mental models—rooted in doctrine, institutional experience, and an understanding of the problem—enabling disciplined initiative and decentralized execution without constant coordination. The result was operational coherence at speed. Three decades later, leaders must figure out how to maintain shared understanding as artificial intelligence reshapes how organizations sense, decide, and act in a joint operation. AI accelerates collection,…

11 March 2026 12:37 328-11-03-2026 Good afternoon, We are holding the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language (IORL). Allow me to declare it open. I would like to begin by reading out a message of greetings from President Vladimir Putin. “Dear friends, Please accept my heartfelt greetings on the opening of the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language. Your conference marks the beginning of practical work by that intergovernmental organisation established at the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which we have supported together with our…

March 12, 2026 – The Yuma Test Center at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, recently tested a new 30 mm Aviation Proximity Explosive round, primarily developed for firing from the AH-64 Apache helicopter. The APEX closely resembles the fielded M788 training round and M789 high explosive dual-purpose round.  Walter McCormick, a test officer at the proving ground, explained that the APEX is designed to integrate with the existing M230 gun already mounted on the Apache.  “The APEX round was developed to be a [fragmented] round that would [explode] in front of the [unmanned aerial system] and make a [small]…

Terma is pleased to announce the delivery of new advanced defensive capabilities to the Franco-German Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS), enhancing the protection of the Squadron’s fleet of C-130J-30 aircraft. This upgrade reinforces Terma’s commitment to providing scalable and adaptable protection solutions for allied air forces. The core of the Aircraft Survivability Suite is Terma’s Defensive Aids Controller (DAC), which has been integral to the aircraft’s defensive systems since its inaugural flight in 2021. At that time, Terma integrated the Missile Warning System (MWS) and countermeasures dispenser system. The integration of the Leonardo Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system into…

Despite Turkey’s hopes and efforts to mediate prior to the outbreak of hostilities, Ankara is being increasingly drawn into the US and Israeli war against Iran. Turkey aimed to publicly distance itself from the conflict as much as possible in its initial statements, condemning both the strikes on Iran as well as Tehran’s strikes against regional countries. Notably, Turkey was not included in the long list of countries targeted in Iran’s retaliatory strikes early on despite housing US forces at the Incirlik Air Base in the country’s south. Turkish officials were quick to underline that Turkish airspace and assets in…

Tom Aspinall has opened up about signing with rival Eddie Hearn amid his Dana White feud.Despite the backlash from his most recent outing, the Brit is still the UFC heavyweight champion and will have his eyes firmly planted on the winner of the upcoming Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane clash at the White House. In his absence from the octagon, Aspinall has had to endure constant abuse from both fans and fellow fighters following the disappointing ending to his title defense at UFC 321.During his time on the sidelines, Tom Aspinall has recognized the shift in support and is now focused on…