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India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BAT unmanned aircraft and autonomy software to the Indian Army, confirming a new defense procurement focused on autonomous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. According to Shield AI, the agreement includes delivery of V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drones along with licenses for the company’s Hivemind autonomy software, which […]

The senators pointed to reports that DHS and ICE are tapping into tools ranging from facial recognition and license plate readers to social media monitoring. Michele Sandiford January 30, 2026 4:20 pm < a min read Both of Virginia’s senators want an investigation into how the Department of Homeland Security uses sensitive personal data. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) this week requested that DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari look into that issue. They pointed to reports that DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are tapping into tools ranging from facial recognition and license plate readers to social…

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS is the gold standard of multi-mission ISR aircraft. Recent conflicts and ongoing security challenges have underscored an undeniable truth: uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are reshaping 21st-century airpower. And while uncrewed systems are radically changing today’s battlefield, Indo-Pacific nations confronting the 21st century face the most complex set of security challenges since the Cold War. Competition between great powers, rapidly advancing technology, and historic levels of instability around the globe create a labyrinth for militaries and civil authorities who live and operate in the region. Facing these dual realities means responsible nations must cease viewing UAS…

The United States Army has awarded Overland AI a $2 million contract following the xTechOverwatch competition to deliver autonomous ground vehicles to troopers of the 1st Cavalry Division, the company confirmed in a public statement posted three days ago. The award follows a series of soldier-run operational missions conducted under xTechOverwatch, a competitive Army program […]

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The U.S. continues to position significant military assets closer to the Middle East as the Trump administration weighs whether to strike Iran.  Six U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters landed in the Lajes Field in the Azores on Jan. 29 after crossing the Atlantic from Puerto Rico, images taken by local aircraft spotters and flight tracking data show. The Portuguese archipelago lies off the eastern coast of Europe and…

Several Ukrainian interceptor drones were on display at the NAUDI association at the UMEX 2026 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, including the SEEDIS (sensor-enabled enemy drone interceptor) from SEE (System Electronic Export), designed to protect critical airspace from hostile UAVs Recently, a steady trend has emerged in the development of interceptor drones, which have become widespread during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Many countries at the exhibition in Abu-Dhabi showcased interceptor drones of various aerodynamic configurations, including fixed-wing and cruciform-wing configurations, as well as copter-type drones. Although these drones are designed to intercept air targets, they do not replace traditional air defence systems…

Shavkat Rakhmonov appeared destined to fight for a UFC title after his win over Ian Machado Garry in late 2024, but now he’s going to have to wait several more months just to compete again.Injuries have kept Rakhmonov sidelined for over a year and sadly he’s just recently had to undergo another knee surgery that’s likely going to keep him out for the majority of 2026 as well. Following news about his latest setback, Rakhmonov released a statement addressing the disappointing news and his promise to comeback so he can continue to pursue his goal of becoming a UFC champion.“A…

Iran Press TV Saturday, 31 January 2026 11:23 AM Israeli forces have killed at least 29 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip amid reports of attacks in Rafah, in yet another violation of the ceasefire agreement. At least six of those killed by Israeli regime forces in Gaza on Saturday were children. At least five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli air strike on Saturday on an apartment building in the Remal neighborhood to the west of Gaza City, emergency services reported. Another Israeli air strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in the al-Mawasi area to the…

Ukraine entered 2026 in a seemingly perilous position, with Russian forces advancing on the battlefield and Ukrainian cities experiencing prolonged blackouts due to relentless Russian bombardment of critical infrastructure. This is adding to concerns that Ukraine’s defenses may be in danger of fraying. The country’s new Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed in January that around two hundred thousand soldiers are currently absent without official leave (AWOL), with a further two million men accused of avoiding military service. Russia is also facing serious problems. Unsustainable Russian military spending constitutes an economic time bomb for the Putin regime. Meanwhile, the Russian military…

Alexander Volkanovski delivered on his promise to put on an even more dominant performance against Diego Lopes in their rematch at UFC 325 than he did when they first met 10 months ago.From the start, Volkanovski frustrated Lopes with his movement and then cracked him with perfectly timed counter shots in almost every exchange. Despite his best efforts to turn the tide, Lopes was seemingly always one step behind Volkanovski, who was fast, accurate and punishing with his strikes throughout the five-round fight en route to a lopsided unanimous decision win.“His instincts were just much better,” UFC analyst Din Thomas…