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ASELSAN has successfully demonstrated the coordinated operation of three airborne electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems from Bayraktar TB2 UAVs, in a high-impact live demonstration with the participation of 15+ international defense delegations in Konya province.  The trials brought together electronic support, electronic attack and synthetic aperture radar capabilities in a single operational scenario, demonstrating how the systems can work together to detect, locate, engage and identify targets under real-world conditions. The demonstration showcased the seamless performance of three key systems deployed on the Bayraktar TB2 UAV: ANTIDOT 2EA 200 Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) Pod, ANTIDOT 2ES 100…

The third and final LMS Batch 2 corvette, TUNKU OSMAN JEWA, has been launched for the Royal Malaysian Navy, bringing all three vessels in the programme into the water. The focus now turns to system integration and testing aboard the corvettes, which will be equipped with HAVELSAN’s ADVENT Combat Management System. The third and final corvette built under the Royal Malaysian Navy’s LMS Batch 2 Programme, TUNKU OSMAN JEWA, was launched at Istanbul Shipyard on 9 August 2026. The LMS Batch 2 Programme was formalised in June 2024 with the Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding on the Procurement of Defence Products…

Analyzing Germany’s F127 frigate program, this article by German defense media hartpunkt examines why relying heavily on the U.S. Aegis technology and ecosystem may undermine national sovereignty and defense readiness. By Lars Hoffman / hartpunkt The German Navy’s future F127 class air defense frigates are intended not only for area air defense, but also for the even more demanding Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) mission. To achieve this, current plans are to equip them with Aegis—arguably the most advanced Western combat management system for BMD—along with U.S.-manufactured sensors and effectors. In doing so, the Bundeswehr (German military) is closely aligning its…

Looking into a future filled with drones and AI, the Air and Space Forces prepare for a battlespace radically changed by emerging tech.

Saab and NestAI partner to build defence systems that keep improving after they are fielded. NestAI has entered a partnership with Saab to bring adaptive AI into selected parts of Saab’s electronic warfare platform. The capability is developed through NestOS, NestAI’s adaptive operating system for modern battlefield operations. For European armed forces, it marks a step toward sensor systems that do not just perform at delivery but continue to improve throughout their operational life. Saab’s sensor technology, which already sets a high standard in the field, serves as the first step in a broader model for bringing adaptive AI into…

It is one of the first things people notice when watching a Kyokushin tournament. The fighters compete full contact. They punch the body with bare fists, attack the legs with powerful low kicks, use knees and can kick to the head — yet punches to the face are prohibited. For someone unfamiliar with Kyokushin, the obvious question is: Why? The answer starts with an important distinction. Kyokushin and Knockdown Kumite Are Not the Same Thing Saying that “Kyokushin does not punch to the face” is not entirely correct. Punches to the head and face exist within karate technique and training.…

Home › UFC News › UFC Contender Rips “Serial Cheater” Ciryl Gane Over Long List of UFC Fouls Former UFC contender Josh Thomson did not hold back while discussing Ciryl Gane’s history of fouls, saying the UFC heavyweight has built a record of incidents that is too frequent to dismiss as bad luck. Speaking on the “Weighing In” podcast, the former Strikeforce champion pointed to what he described as five eye pokes, three groin shots and four illegal elbows during Gane’s UFC run. “Some fighters make up 90% of the fouls,” Thomson said. When you are a cheater, you are…

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in Los Angeles, Calif., as UFC 331 goes down from inside Crypto.com Arena, featuring a men’s Flyweight title fight rematch between division champion, Joshua Van, against former 125-pound kingpin, Alexandre Pantoja. In the co-main event, Arman Tsarukyan will battle Mauricio Ruffy in an intriguing five-round Lightweight bout live on Paramount+.Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCWhat time does UFC 331? TONIGHT (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026), beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+.Where will UFC 331 take place? Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.How can I watch UFC 331? The Paramount+ Prelims” matches online are scheduled to…

Introduction Strategy fans, prepare your sleep schedules for total collapse. We are currently witnessing an unprecedented golden age for strategy gaming, spanning classic 90s-style RTS revivals, sprawling grand strategy epics, granular city builders, and tabletop wargame adaptations. From long-awaited sequels to creative indie surprises, here are 20 of the most exciting upcoming strategy games that will dominate your screen and keep you saying “just one more turn” until sunrise. Dust Front RTS If you miss the golden era of classic 90s real-time strategy but crave deep 4X grand campaign mechanics, Dust Front RTS is about to consume every spare hour…

NEW DELHI — India’s Defense Ministry said that China significantly reduced troop deployment along the border with India in 2025 as increased political, diplomatic and military engagement helped ease tensions between the two Asian powers.Both countries had amassed tens of thousands of troops along their poorly demarcated Himalayan border following a deadly clash in 2020.“The year 2025 witnessed significant reduction in deployment of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Force opposite Northern Borders, with 10 Combined Arms Brigade size forces each deployed in areas along the LAC and in traditional training areas,” the Defense Ministry stated in its annual report for 2025-26…