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About a year into Russia’s war, a Ukrainian drone instructor pitched what sounded to troops like science fiction: flying quadcopters into Moscow’s scout drones midair.The soldiers thought it was impossible. It would be too difficult to maneuver a quadcopter, or small drone, into another fast-moving target, they said. They joked that he’d been watching too much “Star Wars,” recalled Yeti, the co-owner of Drone Fight Club, a privately run combat drone school in Kyiv.What once seemed laughable has since become a low-cost and critical pillar of Ukraine’s defense. While Russia hurls growing waves of explosive drones at its cities, Ukraine…

The original F-15 Eagle proved surprisingly adaptable when the Air Force sought to place it in other roles.

On September 25, the Washington Post reported that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called an in-person meeting of up to 800 flag and general officers (FOs/GOs, or officers of one to four stars). This will take place “early next week” at the Marine base in Quantico, Virginia. The Department of Defense has confirmed such a meeting.There is tremendous uncertainty about why this meeting was called. There are frequent meetings of general officers for specific purposes. For example, the 11 four-star combatant commanders come to Washington every year to meet with the secretary, the chairman, and the president. Each service…

  The Issue  One of the most significant—and most disturbing—aspects of the Mueller report is the confirmation that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 election, based on the Special Counsel’s exhaustive collection and review of intelligence. This campaign by a foreign adversary represents a serious threat to U.S. national security and is reminiscent of Moscow’s actions during the Cold War. As this CSIS Brief highlights, Moscow has long conducted an “active measures” campaign against the United States, including trying to manipulate U.S. domestic politics. U.S. policymakers now need a forceful response to Russia’s intelligence campaign. The Mueller report, officially titled…

TRIBUTES have poured in after a legendary kickboxer and MMA coach tragically died in his sleep. Duke Roufus, 55, was a well-respected mixed martial arts trainer and has been described as a “celebrated trainer and champion kickboxer” by his long-time friend and business partner. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Duke Roufus, champion kickboxer and MMA trainer, has died at 55Credit: Getty Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis celebrating with Duke Roufus after defeating Benson HendersonCredit: MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 31: (R-L) Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis celebrates with his coach Duke Roufus after defeating Benson Henderson in their UFC lightweight championship bout…

After months of speculation, Andrew “Cobra” Tate is officially making his way back into the fight game. The outspoken internet figure and former kickboxing world champion is set to compete under the Misfits Boxing banner later this year. As reported by The Mirror, Tate will headline Misfits Boxing 23 on December 20 in Dubai, where he’ll face Chase DeMoor in a bout for the organization’s heavyweight championship. The fight marks Tate’s long-awaited return to professional combat sports, more than a decade after his kickboxing career came to a close. Andrew Tate returns to the ring to challenge Misfits Heavyweight Champion…

Afghanistan cites years of Pakistani aggression; asserts right to self-defence Afghan sources on Saturday accused the Pakistani military of repeatedly violating Afghanistan’s border, saying Islamabad breached Afghan territory over 1,200 times and its airspace on 710 occasions in the past four years. The allegations come amid a deadly escalation along the Durand Line following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and other provinces.The latest clashes intensified after at least three Afghan cricketers were reportedly killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province. In response, Afghanistan carried out limited retaliatory operations on October 11 against Pakistani positions, citing its right to self-defense under…

Do you know your Squires from your Mystics? Final Fantasy Tactics has finally made a home on PC, and its entire stable of jobs have come with it. While strategy RPG fans have been eating good for the last few years with the entire genre having a tactical renaissance on PC, Tactics looms above them all, a mythic figure every bit as compelling as Delita, Ramza, and Thunder God Cid, but not everyone can be a legendary armor-busting sword deity. Most of your rank and file allies have everyday Tactics jobs to earn enough to feed their families fresh Chocobo…

Europe must become stronger and more dynamic both in security and economically if it really wants to raise the euro’s international status, European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn said.

Ukraine and Germany have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in the defence industry, focusing on technology, innovation, and joint production. The deal was formalised by Ukraine’s Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on 15 October. The agreement sets out a framework to manufacture Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and ammunition in Ukraine and includes provisions for repairing Gepard air-defence systems and Leopard tanks. It also aims to support joint research and development, modernisation, and technical assistance in defence production.  Key elements of the agreement involve fostering innovation, sharing technical information and best practices, and collaborating in training…