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France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According to the DGA, the 1,000 micro-drones were delivered following an order placed on June 30, 2025, with French company Harmattan […]

A US paratrooper prepares a small Uncrewed Aerial System (sUAS) for flight during Devil Avalanche exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 24 July 2025. Credit: US Army. The US Department of Defense selected 25 vendors to compete in producing “hundreds of thousands” of low cost one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) by 2027 But this time last year, the Army alone assigned up to 400 UAS among units in its Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs); just one of these tactical level units comprise more than 4,000 troops The figure indicates the challenge to deliver so many units quickly The US Department…

San Antonio, Texas (February 3, 2026) – The Blaser R8 Professional 2.0 is the modern evolution of this iconic straight-pull rifle, with enhanced features to improve your hunting experience. Featuring a new, ergonomically optimized vertical pistol grip for increased comfort and improved control when firing, the R8 Professional 2.0’s ambidextrous palm swell fits both right- and left-handed shooters. Other enhancements include new molded elastomer grip inserts, manufactured using 2K technology, which have a better surface texture for improved grip in the worst weather conditions. The Diamond Like Carbon A+ (DLC A+) coating of the barrel surface provides the ultimate protection…

In 2025, Richard Nephew and Ariana Tabatabai wrote, “Trump Has A Rare and Short Window to Solve the Iran Problem – Here’s How,” where they argued the second Trump administration should intensify pressure on Tehran amid its accelerating nuclear program. A year later, amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, we asked Richard to revisit their arguments. Image: khamenei.ir via Wikimedia Commons In your 2025 article, “Trump Has a Rare and Short Window to Solve the Iran Problem – Here’s How,” you argued the second Trump administration should exploit the Iranian regime’s weakened position by intensifying pressure on Tehran amid…

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has filed a nine-figure lawsuit against Showtime, alleging missing earnings from his Conor McGregor bout. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is taking legal action against his longtime business partner, Showtime, and former president Stephen Espinoza, alleging around $340 million in missing earnings. Mayweather’s lawsuit includes alleged missing earnings stemming from his 2017 showdown with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Mayweather filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Tuesday focused on ‘recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in misappropriated funds and damages resulting from a long-running and elaborate scheme of financial fraud’. The lawsuit also alleged ‘lost investment…

South Korea is upgrading its F-15K fleet to the equivalent of an F-15EX configuration. (Gordon Arthur)Boeing has more than 700 aircraft and helicopters operating in the Asia-Pacific region, and the American aerospace giant envisages a market there for defence and services that is worth US$65 billion.Bernd Peters, Boeing Defense & Space Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, conveyed this information on 3 February, the opening day of Singapore Airshow.One of Boeing’s popular regional platforms is the F-15 fighter jet, which has three Asia-Pacific customers – Japan, Singapore and South Korea. However, Peters confirmed that another prospective customer, Indonesia, is now…

Detroit, MI – February 3rd, 2026 – At the Detroit Auto Show, Ford announced a nationwide search to donate five Bronco Badlands models equipped with the Sasquatch Package to under-resourced search and rescue (SAR) organizations across the country. These donations are part of the Bronco Wild Fund’s commitment to provide five specialized vehicles in 2026. Two recipients, Kern County Fire & Rescue (CA) and Teton County Search & Rescue (WY), are already confirmed, and Ford is now inviting applications for the remaining three. To ensure these vehicles are mission-ready, Ford is collaborating with Darley, a trusted provider of defense and rescue equipment, and Public Safety Direct, a leading…

Saudi Arabia Air Force Boeing F-15SA. Credit: EvrenKalinbacak/Shutterstock.com. The US State Department has approved two potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Saudi Arabia, involving sustainment for F-15 aircraft and PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 missiles. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of these proposed transactions, which are valued at approximately $3bn for the F-15 sustainment and $9bn for the PATRIOT missile systems. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more For the F-15 sustainment proposal, Saudi Arabia requested assorted equipment and support services. These include…

SINGAPORE — Ukraine and Sweden are discussing the prospect of arming Kyiv with Europe’s top air-to-air missile, the Meteor, which a Saab official said would be a “natural content” of a weapon package for Gripen users.Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced last week that the country was discussing the potential transfer of JAS 39 Gripen jets and Meteor missiles to the war-torn country. These beyond-visual range, air-to-air missiles can currently only be integrated on the Gripen, Eurofighter, and the Rafale fighter jets, although the United Kingdom is leading ground-based integration testing on the F-35.“The Meteor missile would be a natural…

The destroyer USS Truxtun left its homeport Tuesday for a regularly scheduled deployment, the service announced.Though its exact destination is unknown, the departure from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, comes as the U.S. Navy ramps up its presence in the Middle East amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.“The ship’s independent deployment departure comes after several months of training and maintenance, preparing the ship for a multitude of operations,” a service release read.The Truxtun includes roughly 300 sailors and 26 embarked air wing personnel assigned to the “Valkyries” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50.The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which includes…