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On today’s battlefields, drones are undeniably lethal. They kill with precision, shape movement across the battlespace, and impose a constant psychological presence. Their hum has become synonymous with modern combat, and combat footage from Ukraine appears to suggest that their sound is a defining feature of 21st-century war. Analysts and policymakers increasingly speak of drones as transformational weapons as they appear to have fundamentally altered the character of ground combatBut history urges caution.In Rethinking Military History, Jeremy Black cautions against technological determinism, suggesting to us that “the age of cavalry was really the age of bad infantry — a political,…

Allen-Vanguard, the global leader in providing customised solutions and enabling technology across the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) domain, has recently received multi-million dollar orders for EQUINOX NG (their vehicle-based Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system) and SCORPION 2 (their manportable ECM system). Due to the sensitivity of the purchasing nation’s operations, it is not possible to disclose specific customer details. However, this initial multi-million dollar order is a major capability uplift for the end user, will deliver enhanced protection to their personnel operating in high-risk Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) environments and help mitigate the threat posed by the increasing…

Saab’s order bookings for 2025 increased 74% compared to 2024. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.com. Saab has recorded Skr100.11bn ($11.07bn) in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025), a year-on-year increase of 470% fuelled by several major contracts. The value of large orders amounted to Skr82.55bn, while medium-sized orders totalled Skr13.94bn for the reported quarter. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Saab’s quarterly sales reached Skr27.69bn in Q4 2025, increasing by 32.8% from Skr20.85bn in the same period a year ago. The…

One of Conor McGregor’s closest confidants says the former two-division champion is about to put on an all-time great comeback performance. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is potentially months away from making his first Octagon appearance in five years. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, has his eyes set on a return fight at the UFC’s upcoming White House event. While the opponent for McGregor’s anticipated comeback hasn’t been finalized, that hasn’t stopped the superstar fighter from promising to be in top form when he returns to the cage. He’s seeking…

Look closely at the commemorative flight suit patch for Super Bowl LX and you’ll notice what appears to be an anomaly: while the military aircraft flyover on Sunday is set to include Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers and F-16C Eagle fighters alongside Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Lightning fighters, the patch includes silhouettes of another advanced fighter jet: the Air Force F-22 Raptor. According to a planner for the flyover, that’s not a mistake, but evidence of operational needs taking priority.Katie Spencer, the Sports Outreach Program manager for the Department of the Air Force, said the initial flyover plan…

India – Press Information Bureau Department of Atomic Energy Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 6:25PM by PIB Delhi Regular discussions are on between the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and ROSATOM to strengthen cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, including in the area of large capacity Nuclear Power Plants and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). However, no details have been finalised yet. Safety is accorded highest priority at all stages of nuclear power plants. The nuclear power plants are set up strictly in line with the stage-wise clearances of the regulatory authority, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). As regards…

On this special, free episode of Marine Pulse, Ian Brown sat down with two Marines who recount their mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport on the day of the suicide bombing attack at the Abbey gate during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. Aaron Reep and Lee Bowden share their personal accounts of the mission, what stood out to them about their fellow Marines during the mission, and the timeless lessons Marines can take from it.If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to all of our armed service podcast shows by becoming a member.Image: Senior Airman Brennen Lege via DVIDS

The U.S. Marine Corps has pioneered a 3D-printed first-person view drone that is easy to assemble, ready for field use and conforms to national security standards.Sgt. Henry David Volpe, an automotive technician with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, used his interest in engineering and robotics to help develop HANX, the Marine Corps’ first unmanned aircraft system built from 3D-printed parts to be approved by the National Defense Authorization Act, service officials announced last month. Fortunately, for both the Marines and for Volpe, he found an outlet for his passion for robotics when he was assigned to the II Marine Expeditionary…

Justin Gaethje recently described what his perfect UFC fighter would look like. Following his dominant win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to become the first two-time interim champion in the promotion’s history, Justin Gaethje has been featured in multiple interviews and shows. Recently, during a sit-down with Paramount UFC, ‘The Highlight’ got a chance to build his perfect UFC fighter by choosing the best attributes from various stars. To start with the buildup, Gaethje ticked off the wrestling department first by picking his former opponent, the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov. For submissions, he went with Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom and former…

The New England Patriots are set to make a record twelfth Super Bowl appearance in 2026 (source: , but the Seattle Seahawks are hoping to halt this momentum and take the Super Bowl LX trophy for themselves. Now, as we approach the sixtieth anniversary of football’s biggest event, it isn’t just the Patriots that have bragging rights, as M&F takes a look at the dominant records that put the ‘super’ in Super Bowl. Matt Slocum/AP/Shutterstock The Seahawks’ Unbreakable Scoring Record from Super Bowl XLVIII The Seahawks are the bookies favorites to win on February 8, and they certainly have a…