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Quantum Systems is expanding into the maritime domain, connecting autonomous operations above and below the waterline with its existing capabilities in the air and on land. With the launch, the company introduces Seavex and Subvex, its first two maritime systems designed for persistent surveillance, critical infrastructure protection and Counter-UAS operations. Quantum Systems press release Quantum Systems today announced the launch of its maritime domain, expanding its unmanned systems portfolio from air and land to sea. The launch takes place in Portugal on the sidelines of a major NATO maritime exercise and introduces two new systems, Seavex and Subvex. Both systems…

DroneShield today announced the expansion of its open counter-drone architecture to include AIM Defence’s Fractl high-power laser effector, extending its layered ecosystem beyond RF sensing, electronic warfare and command-and-control. The expansion comes through a collaboration with Australian directed energy company AIM Defence, which will bring the Fractl high-power laser system into DroneShield’s ecosystem of sensing and defeat technologies. The collaboration reinforces DroneShield’s long-term position as an open, software-led counter-drone platform provider, enabling customers to combine complementary sensors and effectors as threat environments and mission requirements evolve. As unmanned threats continue to increase in scale, autonomy and complexity, defence organisations recognise…

First unveiled at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Metravib Defence’s Piton system is continuing its international tour at MSPO 2026 in Kielce, Poland. Marketed and showcased by Pagacz Defence Group, this acoustic gunshot-detection sensor addresses a rapidly expanding requirement: protecting VIP vehicles, security forces, special units and unmanned ground vehicles After missiles, drones and jamming systems, here comes equipment designed to listen to the battlefield – and listen quickly. Piton does not need to see a shooter in order to alert the crew: it analyses a gunshot’s acoustic signature to indicate the direction of the threat, its range and the likely…

Battle for territory in fast-paced 1v1 real-time strategy matches in Hold the Tile!Build your base, recruit squads, and customize powerful Generals.Explore the Fog of War, defeat Barbarians, and unleash devastating magic. Kamen Studio has announced the launch of its new low-poly medieval real-time strategy game, Hold the Tile!, now available on both Android and iOS. The game blends base-building, resource management, tactical squad combat, and RPG-style progression. Explore, build, and outsmart your opponent in Hold the Tile! So, in Hold the Tile!, every match takes place across strategic regions covered by the Fog of War, meaning you will need to…

Former New York City firefighter and U.S. Coast Guard reservist Jeffrey Palazzo’s legacy is officially enshrined on a newly commissioned cutter. On Sept. 12, the Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), during a ceremony in New York City, marking the ship’s entry into active service. The ceremony came one day after the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in addition to planes that crashed into the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field in Shanksville. Palazzo was a New York City firefighter and Coast Guard reservist…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 04: Renato Moicano of Brazil reacts after a submission victory against Chris Duncan of Scotland in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

A missile does not need to be launched to change the strategic balance. Sometimes, simply knowing that it can travel thousands of kilometers is enough.That is the peculiar power of long-range ballistic missiles. These weapons can cross continents, spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere, and deliver their payload over extraordinary distances. For nuclear-armed states, they are more than weapons, they are a central part of strategic deterrence.But there is a catch: the longest-range missile is not automatically the most capable.Range is only one piece of the puzzle. Payload, accuracy, launch method, mobility, survivability, and the ability to carry…

Major powers are increasingly trying to shut out their rivals. Russia invaded Ukraine in part to prevent the latter’s further integration with the West. The United States is restricting China’s access to advanced semiconductors and encouraging allies to do the same. China’s Belt and Road Initiative secures privileged positions in strategic infrastructure and economic relationships. Though these examples vary in aims and methods, they reflect a growing willingness of major powers to restrict rivals’ access and influence.I use the term ‘strategic exclusion’ to describe policies that move competition from shared access to restricted access. Territorial control is its most extreme…

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by an international customer to supply artillery ammunition. The customer has ordered a low five-figure quantity of 155mm artillery projectiles. The contract value, which was recognised in the third quarter of 2026, is in the low three-digit million-euro range. Production has already begun, and the order is due to be completed in 2027. The projectiles supplied by Rheinmetall are already in service with various NATO countries. They can be fired from a wide range of 155mm weapon systems and offer a long range and high effectiveness. This contract underscores Rheinmetall’s high level of expertise in the…

Many lifters share a common bad habit. Rushing the setup. It’s understandable because who doesn’t want to get to the good stuff sooner? But skipping the setup can be the difference between a successful set and a sucky one. A classic example is the Romanian deadlift. The RDL isn’t just bending over with a barbell and hoping the glutes and hamstrings grow. If your feet aren’t rooted, your lats and core aren’t engaged, or the bar drifts away from your quads, your lower back might be the only muscle getting a pump. That’s why your RDL starts before gripping the…