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Helldivers 2 is finally getting a minigun and other weapons fans have long-called for as part of the jungle-themed Python Commandos Warbond.Due out December 2, the Python Commandos Premium Warbond adds new armor and weapons to Arrowhead’s explosive third-person action game. As well as the new minigun, which Helldivers 2 has been crying out for since launch, the warbond includes a chainsword and a flame dog.But it’s the minigun that’s the star here, and this, coupled with the jungle theme rekindles memories of the original Predator movie, in which Jesse Ventura fired a minigun called ‘Old Painless’ at hapless enemy…

HAGERSTOWN- New military appropriations have been approved to build and enhance the National Guard and six branches’ positions in Maryland, including in the Hub City area. On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks announced $676,800,000 for military installations across Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill – which was enacted into law as part of the government funding agreement passed earlier this month. These projects – funded at the Senators’ request – support infrastructure upgrades for Maryland’s National Guard and…

As the Trump administration’s immigration dragnet intensified in June, a nurse in Portland, Oregon, left work one midafternoon and drove to a nearby detention facility to voice his opposition. Federal agents had set off smoke grenades, driving away many protesters at the front of the facility, but Vincent Hawkins lifted his megaphone anyway. “You should stop and think about what you’re doing!” The shot came seconds later, a silver projectile launched through the small facility’s closed gate, hitting him in the face. The tear gas canister shattered his glasses, ripped apart his brow, crushed against his eye and concussed him.…

ARX Robotics has secured a new contract to supply Gereon RCS unmanned ground vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will be the third expansion of the Ukrainian military’s fleet of these robotic systems. Overall, Ukraine has already received more than three dozen of these systems.It is also known that the company has relocated part of its production to Ukraine. Local suppliers are involved, which speeds up deliveries and strengthens Ukrainian industry.Read more: ​Rheinmetall Explains How It Will Meet Demand for Thousands of Boxer and Lynx Vehicles While Capacity Isn’t EnoughCEO of ARX Ukraine Igor Kornilov told Defense Express…

The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has initiated an intensive unarmed combat drill named ‘AMAR’ at altitudes surpassing 14,000 feet. This operation aims to bolster close-combat readiness in challenging northern border zones, officials announced Tuesday.Taking place under sub-zero conditions, with thin air and rugged landscapes, the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) equips soldiers to act effectively when conventional arms are inaccessible. AMAR integrates traditional Indian martial arts with globally recognized close-combat methods, covering hand-to-hand combat, stress control, and holistic physical and mental training crucial for high-altitude missions.This training sharpens essential skills such as reflexes, balance, endurance, situational awareness, and controlled…

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has commenced intensive unarmed combat drill ‘AMAR’ at altitudes exceeding 14,000 ft to enhance close-combat readiness in some of the most demanding operational zones along the northern borders, a statement said on Tuesday.    Conducted amid sub-zero temperatures, rarefied air, and rugged terrain, the Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) training prepares soldiers to respond effectively even when conventional weapons are not immediately available, it said.    The AMAR is a modern combat system that blends traditional Indian martial arts with globally proven close-combat techniques, it added.    The regime covers bare-hand engagements, stress…

Jon Jones revealed this week he’d been “approached” about competing once again with one of his oldest UFC rivals. A fighter who dominated light heavyweight for so long that he’s regarded by consensus not only as the 205-pound GOAT, but across all weight classes, he has only fought twice at heavyweight since 2023. Regardless, in that short run in the top division, Jones won the heavyweight championship by submitting Ciryl Gane with ease, before finishing Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick. Though he claimed retirement rather than unify the title against the interim champ Tom Aspinall, Jones continues to…

Key points in Ukraine peace plan broken down by defense analystA Ukrainian delegation has agreed with the U.S. on the terms of a potential peace deal, a U.S. official said. ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses what it’ll take to get Russia on board.November 25, 2025

Director General Integrated Soldier System Branch, Brigadier Pat Murray, and NIOA’s general manager weapons and munitions, Mick Ahern, ink the new small arms support contract. Photo: NIOA Australian-owned NIOA has announced the signing of a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. Australian-owned NIOA has announced the signing of a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. The new support contract engages Australian-owned NIOA for the through-life support of select Australian Defence Force in-service weapons as well as the next generation LAND 300 Lethality Program systems until 2032. You’re out…

Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc’s budget rules because of a defence spending exemption, the European Commission said on Tuesday.Germany’s public deficit is expected to be above three percent in 2025, but it will not be punished because it is “fully explained by the increase in defence spending”, the EU executive said.Under the budget rules, a state’s debt must not go higher than 60 percent of national output, with a public deficit of no more than three percent.But earlier this year, Brussels allowed states to splash out up to 1.5 percent of national output on defence for…