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Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Feb. 7 held a ceremony marking the deployment of F-35B fighter aircraft at Nyutabaru Air Base, according to a statement released by the ministry. The event formally marked the start of F-35B basing at Nyutabaru, a key installation of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The ministry said the ceremony was […]

The Colombian Army has received 11 ASV M1117 Guardian armored vehicles into service, adding to 145 units already deployed across multiple regions as part of the force’s modernization program, the army said. According to the army, the newly incorporated vehicles are intended to support military operations in areas assessed as highly complex, improving security, mobility, […]

JERUSALEM — Last week’s announcement that Israel has been approved to buy 30 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters represents a shift in priorities for the Israel Defense Forces, as Israel seeks to bolster the armed forces in the wake of two years of a multi-front wars, analysts tell Breaking Defense. The proposed sale comes with an estimated $3.8 billion price tag, although quantities and total costs of which could still shift during negotiations. But beyond the money, the decision to procure the newest E model represents a reversal from just a few years ago, when the IDF had made a…

KYIV, Ukraine — The U.S. and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine.High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump then campaigned for a second term on promises that he would swiftly end the fighting. Many of his proposals for peace have heavily favored the Kremlin,…

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — After a U.S. warship visited the Chinese-built Ream Naval Base on the south coast of Cambodia last week, analysts warn the government here should brace for a response from Beijing.The port call by the USS Cincinnati came amid a warming of relations with Washington after a decade of sour ties that took an unwanted toll on Southeast Asia, as Phnom Penh eschewed the West and embraced Beijing, its money, its influence and did its bidding.“China will be quietly displeased and doubtful of Cambodia’s real intentions,” Deth Sok Udom, professor of international relations at Paragon International University…

Ketlen Souza got back into the win column at UFC Vegas 113, grinding out a decision victory over Bruna Brasil. Souza’s unrelenting pressure proved to be an issue for Brasil, who seemingly had no answer once her back was pressed against the fence. Despite that, Souza offered little in the way of offense, prompting referee Herb Dean to step in and separate them late in the first round. Dean’s calls for action continued in the second as Souza was content to clinch against the fence. They were separated once again near the halfway point of the stanza, giving Brasil yet…

Nikolay Veretennikov finally lived up to his billing earlier tonight (Sat., Feb. 7, 2026) at UFC Vegas 113 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the talented striker stunned late-notice replacement, welterweight veteran Niko Price, with a punishing standing TKO (elbow and punches) in the first round.Veretennikov originally stepped in on short notice to replace Tom Nolan against Octagon newcomer Jose Henrique Souza. Unfortunately, Souza was forced to withdraw himself and was replaced by Price just this past week. Neither man had any time at all to train specifically for one another, but the odds…

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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine 5 February, 2026, 6:00 PM EET At today’s Government meeting, the Cabinet approved an updated roster of Deputy Ministers at the Ministry of Defence, following a submission by Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov. The Government has appointed Oleksii Vyskub as First Deputy Minister of Defence. Before this, he had served as First Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation since 2019. Oleksii Vyskub oversaw the development of the Diia portal and public services, process reengineering, and the reduction of bureaucratic barriers. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, Oleksii Vyskub has been actively engaged in the technological…

The Octagon returns to the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 113 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira. Bautista (16-3 MMA) will enter this evening’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov in his most previous Octagon appearance this past October at UFC 321. Prior to that setback, the 32-year-old had strung together an impressive eight-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jose Aldo, Ricky Simon and Patchy Mix. Meanwhile, Vinicius Oliveira (23-3 MMA) currently boasts a six-fight winning streak, with his most recent triumph…