Author: thaobh.leo@gmail.com

WDS 2026 — Lockheed Martin is opening a command and control software factory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in accordance with Riyadh’s efforts to localize defense production. “The new facility will introduce the company’s advanced software development ecosystem to the Kingdom, enabling the rapid development of sovereign software applications and supporting their integration into Lockheed Martin platforms and systems,” Lockeed said in a statement on Jan. 28. Joseph Rank, chief executive for Lockheed in Saudi Arabia and Africa, described the facility as a “long-term development platform” that “creates a structured pathway for Saudi engineers and companies to design, develop…

The jubilee fight gala, SENSHI 30, features the first-ever Grand Prix in the under-75 kg division and three spectacular super fights on February 28 On February 28 at 7:00 PM ЕЕТ /12:00 PM EST/, the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria, will once again become the epicenter of combat sports in Bulgaria with the anniversary edition SENSHI 30. The international fight organization will mark the event with a historic moment – the first Grand Prix tournament in the under -75 kg category, which will determine the first SENSHI champion in this division. Twelve elite fighters from 13 countries will compete…

All the RPG and Strategy Games Drops Coming to PC and Consoles in February. These are all the most exciting titles coming out in February, and I think you should brace yourselves because it’s a truly spectacular month. Major releases I’ve personally been waiting on for quite some time, alongside a few standout indie gems. It is packed with the kind of turn-based releases that can eat your whole month if you let them. There is a dark fantasy tactics game that plays out on tight grids and leans on deckbuilding combos. There is a brutal sci-fi follow-up from a…

SINGAPORE — Swedish aerospace manufacturer Saab has proposed that a hypothetical Gripen production line in Canada would be large enough to also serve export customers besides making planes for the Canadian Air Force.The statement is the latest effort by Saab in sweetening the pot for Canada to give the Swedish company a slice of its fighter jet business.“We need to ramp up our [fighter jet] production capabilities, to a level where it’s not only for Canada – we do see that [the potential line] will produce for export as well,” Mikael Franzén, chief marketing officer for the Gripen at Saab,…

SHOT Show 26 – HK 421 7.62 MG Heckler & Koch exhibited a variant of the HK 421 machine gun in 7.62 mm NATO. While they would only mention that its inclusion in the booth was intended to demonstrate how important the company considers the US market its important to note that USSOCOM is currently seeking a Light Machine Gun Assault also in 7.62mm with possible future caliber swaps to high pressure ammunition. The staff was very kind to allow me to photograph the gun but I must point out that the lighting in the hall is very challenging. This…

The U.S. military has unleashed a new round of strikes against Islamic State members in Syria following the deadly December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.U.S. Central Command said in a statement Wednesday that U.S. aircraft conducted the attacks between Jan. 27 and Monday, destroying targets that included a communication site and weapons storage facilities.“Striking these targets demonstrates our continued focus and resolve for preventing an ISIS resurgence in Syria,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM’s commander.The U.S. military said its multiple rounds of strikes since December have killed or captured more than 50 Islamic State…

This briefing paper was prepared to support the second event of the Justice for All conference series, ‘Justice for the Accused.’ RAND Europe is a research partner for this series, which is a year-long programme of events that examines the challenges facing modern justice systems. This paper reflects on the drivers and costs of inefficiencies in the criminal court system in England and Wales. The effective functioning of the criminal justice system is essential for maintaining public confidence, ensuring fair outcomes and the rule of law. However, recent evidence suggests that the system in England and Wales is struggling to…

The Feb. 5 expiration of the last key U.S.-Russia arms-control agreement, combined with uncertainty about the U.S. commitment to defend European allies, has U.S. lawmakers and former officials worried about the prospects of nuclear proliferation and a new arms race.“We’ve seen agitation between this administration and many of our allies, and there is renewed interest, I think, in many countries, particularly in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, in having their own nuclear-deterrence systems quickly,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said at Tuesday’s hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Reed asked others at the hearing whether they agreed.“I don’t think you can understate…

February 04, 2026 – Czech defense firm Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, and Türkiye’s defense electronics leader Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish an EU-based joint venture while simultaneously introducing the Korkut air defence system integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform. The partnership aims to expand joint defense capabilities for European and global markets. The agreement is a significant step toward strengthening defense cooperation not only in Central and Eastern Europe, but also worldwide. The newly established joint venture will focus on technical cooperation in key areas such as air defence, electronic warfare,…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Navy has shown no signs of reversing course on major changes to its pipeline for new naval aviators in its latest draft requirements for a replacement for its T-45 Goshawk jet trainers. The Navy has already axed carrier qualifications from the syllabus for prospective tactical jet pilots and has plans to significantly alter how other training is done at bases ashore. These decisions have prompted concerns and criticism, but the service argues that advances in virtualized training and automated carrier…