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The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said that today will be “the most intense day of strikes,” as the U.S. and Israeli militaries increase their attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, Hegseth said that, in the last 24 hours, Iran has launched its lowest number of weapons since the conflict began, suggesting that these strikes are starting to more significantly erode Tehran’s ability to hit back at Israel, U.S. interests in the Middle East, and the wider region. Hegseth said that the…

Gustavo Trujillo has notched yet another opening-round knockout, and the BKB heavyweight titleholder has maintained his spotless record across multiple combat sports. ‘Havoc at the Hilton 3’ saw Gustavo ‘The Cuban Assassin’ Trujillo improve his gloved boxing record to 10-0 with 9 KOs after the bare knuckle behemoth toppled Phillip Penson in the first stanza of their contest in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Heavy pressure from the jump had Penson failing to establish his real estate in the ring, and a torrent of body shots spelled defeat for him early on. The Cuban combatant continues to show why he is one…

Mission first. Gear second to none. Direct Action introduces the Core Assaulter Setup – a reference configuration designed for frontline operators without a dedicated specialist role, operating in full kit under changing operational tempo. This setup is not a universal solution or the only correct configuration. It’s a reference built to demonstrate system logic, capability, and versatility: load carriage, access, control, and speed. The setup can be stripped down for low-profile operations, expanded for longer missions, or adapted to unit SOPs and team standards. One principle remains constant: the gear works for the operator, not the other way around. Built…

The Top 7 Must-Buy Games During Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026 The Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026 is officially here, running from March 9 to March 16, and it is arguably the best year for the genre yet. It looks like we can’t go a week without Steam throwing a new Steam Fest our way. After the first major Steam Next Fest – an event that had over 3000 games on display- the PVP Fest, and a Steam Board Game Fest, now it’s time for the Steam Tower Defense Fest to take over our computers! In this guide, I’ve narrowed…

On February 17, 2026, it was announced that Ronda Rousey would make her return to MMA against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.On Tuesday, Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix held the Rousey vs. Carano Kickoff Press Conference at the Intuit Dome. Following the question and answer session, the ladies faced off. Rousey vs Carano Press Conference Face-Offs

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., the sons of President Donald Trump, invested in a newly formed company that aims to produce autonomous drones for the U.S. military.Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc., a golf course holding company backed by the two eldest Trump sons, is merging with drone producer Powerus Corporation, the companies announced Monday in a release that names Eric and Donald Jr. as “notable investors.”“We’re huge fans of our backers,” said Brett Velicovich, a co-founder of Powerus. “Eric and Don Jr. have been just fantastic supporters behind the scenes. They see the need for us to build drone technology…

Since the United States and Israel began intensive airstrikes against Iran on Feb. 28, Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes against multiple Arab countries. Although Iran says it is striking U.S. military targets based in the Arab states, it has also hit civilian infrastructure and buildings. Iran has hit targets in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Jordan. The war marks a hard stop to a recent warming in relations between Iran and some Gulf Arab states.Arab states are now trying to understand the war, its consequences, and how to adapt their…

An F-35 fighter jet. Credit: Wize Pixels/Shutterstock.com. Lockheed Martin has received a $700.4m contract modification to fund procurement of long lead materials, parts, and components for Lots 20 and 21 of the F-35 production aircraft. The scope includes orders for the government of Denmark, as well as F-35 Cooperative Program Partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland, serves as the contracting authority for this fixed-price incentive undefinitised advanced…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A lawsuit looking to revive the currently-suspended de minimis exemption has the green light to move forward after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Last week, the U.S. Court of International Trade granted the plaintiff’s motion to lift the stay in Axle of Dearborn, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. The court implemented a stay on the case last year until V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump — one of the consolidated suits the Supreme Court ruled…

The United States Navy (USN) is well underway with the process of recapitalising its surface fleet force structure. Following announcements in late 2025, two new surface ship classes have emerged within this process – one each to meet the requirements for small and large surface combatants, respectively. However, these two new programmes and the procurement course changes they reflect are underscoring the need to deliver such recapitalisation more quickly, particularly when set against continuing shifts in global geostrategic tectonics and accelerating military threats. The maritime domain and its connectors – sea lines of communication (SLOCs) on the surface, and critical…