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A view of the Thunder Tiger SeaShark 600 USV, which had Shield AI’s Hivemind integrated on it. (Thunder Tiger)Shield AI and Taiwan’s Thunder Tiger Corporation announced on 29 July that they had completed their first demonstration of the Hivemind autonomous teaming system on unmanned surface vessels (USV).Furthermore, this marked the first time that Hivemind has integrated maritime radar and the automatic identification system (AIS). The combination was tested with multiple assets in a maritime environment.Taking place in waters off Pingtung in Taiwan, Thunder Tiger’s SeaShark 600 and SeaShark 800 USVs equipped with Hivemind autonomously executed a coordinated intelligence, surveillance and…

In many ways, the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and the war in Gaza that preceded it seem transformative. After decades of shadow warfare, Iran and Israel have now attacked each other’s homelands directly. And Israel and the United States have joined forces in a genuinely novel way to wage war against Iran. The Islamic Republic has lost its supreme leader of 36 years and much of its defense infrastructure. The Gulf states, once largely able to stay out of harm’s way, have seen their energy facilities, airports, and hotels go up in flames. Hezbollah has dragged Lebanon, which was just…

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain U.S. weapons stockpiles.The U.S. has supplied large quantities of ‌weapons to allies while also using munitions in its own military operations in Iran, raising concerns about inventories of key air defense and precision-guided weapons.The Lockheed award converts a previous one-year deal worth $4.7 billion awarded in April into a seven-year draft agreement, creating a multiyear procurement plan for the interceptors from fiscal 2026 through 2032, the Army said.Pentagon negotiators ​are…

Hillsborough, NC 7/30  Reptilia announces the launch of the CANNO, a purpose-built, pocket-sized container designed to provide a more durable and practical way to carry nicotine pouches. Designed with the same attention to detail and functional approach found throughout Reptilia’s product line, the CANNO gives users an alternative to carrying nicotine pouches in the disposable plastic cans they originally come in. Compact enough for everyday carry, the CANNO is designed to keep nicotine pouches organized, protected, and ready when needed. Its small footprint makes it easy to carry in a pocket, range bag, vehicle, or everyday carry setup. The CANNO…

Jake Paul, along with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, is now in charge of Professional Fighters League (PFL) following a “landmark merger” between the two organizations. The new company will operate under the MVP brand with PFL’s John Martin transitioning to Board Member and CEO.MVP will continue its boxing business under the same banner but operate independent of MVP MMA.“We started MVP to disrupt a broken model,” Paul said. “We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to become global superstars. Joining forces with PFL accelerates that vision by a decade. We now have…

In its largest-ever submarine deal, the US Navy awards $76.6B to GDEB and HII for 9 Block VI Virginia-class attack subs and 5 Columbia-class SSBNs. U.S Navy press release On July, 29 2026, the Department of War expanded its undersea warfighting capabilities by awarding a five-ship contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of five Columbia Class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), a nine-ship contract to GDEB and HII-Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) for the construction of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 through FY 2029 Virginia Class submarines, and previously awarded shipyard productivity efforts to the two companies. These…

Daniel Cormier doesn’t hold the same level of animosity towards Jon Jones now that he did when they were in the midst of one of the nastiest rivalries in UFC history but he’s also not faking the bad blood between just for the cameras.In an interview addressing their coaching stint on a reality show filmed in Thailand, Jones said that he shared a conversation with Cormier where the UFC Hall of Famer allegedly admitted that he just makes too much money to suddenly put all of the ill will between them behind him.“One time we were sitting down on the…

Snakestaff Systems has announced the release of the Universal Snakeskin, a do-it-all tourniquet carrier designed to provide a versatile mounting solution across a broad range of professional, recreational, industrial, and everyday applications. Developed for compatibility with both the Snakestaff ETQ™ and ETQ Wide™, the Universal Snakeskin addresses a longstanding challenge: securely mounting a tourniquet where immediate access makes the most sense. While traditional mounting solutions have largely been limited to tactical equipment or purpose-built platforms, many everyday environments—including vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, heavy equipment, work gear, and recreational equipment—have lacked a practical, secure means of carrying hemorrhage control equipment. The Universal…

Italian submarine builder Fincantieri has signed an agreement to fast-track delivery of the Italian Navy’s fourth U212 NFS submarine, aiming to deliver the vessel in 2032. (Fincantieri)Italian ship and submarine manufacturer Fincantieri has signed a contract amendment with OCCAR to expedite the delivery of the Italian Navy’s (ITN’s) fourth U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) platform, as well as integrating new technologies and improved logistics to support the programme, the company has announced.Original contracts were signed with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) for the construction of four U212 NFS submarines. In a press statement released on 23 July, Fincantieri said…