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Morocco is planning to acquire additional Israeli-made defence systems, according to Israeli sources, as defence cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen. Since the normalisation of relations in 2020, Israel has become an increasingly important supplier of air defence, unmanned systems, precision fires and intelligence capabilities to Morocco. The growing partnership is also shaped by Rabat’s long-standing rivalry with neighbouring Algeria. Israel and Morocco are expected to further expand their defence cooperation, with Rabat considering the procurement of additional Israeli-made military systems, Israeli sources told the author. The development follows several years of rapidly growing military ties between the…

Patria has signed an agreement to deliver the Patria MUSCL passive radar system to an undisclosed European NATO member country. The delivery includes several sensor stations required for covering the large area of interest, spare parts and associated support and training services to ensure rapid operational deployment and capability development for the customer. Patria has over 30 years of experience in the design, development and delivery of passive radio frequency sensor systems in intelligence, surveillance and electronic countermeasures domains. The contract further strengthens the company’s position as a leading provider of next-generation surveillance and situational awareness capabilities for modern armed forces. ”This agreement demonstrates the customer’s confidence in Patria and our market-leading passive sensor technology. Patria MUSCL…

What do you do when the cargo is so big, so heavy, or so awkward that almost every cargo aircraft on Earth simply isn’t an option?You bring out the Antonov An-124 Ruslan.This enormous aircraft was designed during the Cold War to move military equipment weighing more than 100 tons. But somewhere along the way, the Ruslan became something much stranger and arguably more useful: a global heavy-lift workhorse carrying everything from industrial machinery to generators and mining equipment. Antonov describes it as the world’s largest production transport aircraft, with the ability to carry up to 150 tons in its modern configuration. The…

This past week, the geniuses building the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems began to sound less like technology evangelists poised to save the world and more like mad scientists fearing their Frankenstein monsters were escaping the lab.  It’s time for global leaders to act. In particular, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping should shift the agenda of their September 24 White House meeting to address the dangers inherent in their own accelerating AI race. Nothing could be more appropriate, forty years after US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev addressed the nuclear arms…

Anything you read in the media is simply noise. People are creating their own narratives. This is the truth: Ongoing complications with my eyes mean I cannot get medically cleared to fight right now.I’ve had multiple surgeries, accidents and infections, and done everything possible to get back to competing.I had previously agreed to a fight date and was back sparring, feeling great and ready to compete when an accident caused further damage to my right eye. This means more time away from the sport, and right now, the timing of my return is unclear.I know there have been questions about…

The irony has not been lost on European policymakers. As U.S. President Donald Trump desperately casts about for a 51st state—Canada, Greenland, and Panama all said no this past year—the European Union’s membership queue is the longest it has been in decades. Despite the Trump administration’s accusations of civilizational decline in Europe, EU accession negotiations are advancing with an urgency not seen since the bloc’s last major expansion in 2004. Nine countries hold official EU candidate status, including Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Others are considering it, too. In a referendum in August, Iceland, which is already in the European Economic…

French shipbuilder KERSHIP has launched the first OPV 60M patrol vessel, Petar Njegoš I, for the Montenegrin Navy at its Lanester shipyard, strengthening bilateral defense ties between France and Montenegro. KERSHIP press release KERSHIP, a joint venture between PIRIOU and Naval Group, this Friday 11th of September 2026, launched the PETAR NJEGOS I, the first of two OPV 60M offshore patrol vessels ordered by Montenegro, at its Lanester shipyard. The ceremony, marking a major milestone in the programme, was attended by numerous Montenegrin and French dignitaries, including Mr. Aleksa Bečić, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Dragan Krapović, Minister of Defence of…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Lockheed Martin’s proposed autonomous drone, called Vectis, is still on track to fly a prototype by the end of 2027, an official from the company’s Skunk Works division said Sept. 10, and the firm already started work on four more Vectis aircraft. “The team is extremely excited as these parts start to come together [for Vectis], to actually get the wheels off the ramp by the end of 2027,” Ron Fehlen,…

Patria’s TREMOS allows mounting and firing a heavy mortar on a range of vehicles, including light tactical trucks, within 60 seconds, then moving again in less time. The modular system can be moved to another platform, giving flexibility. Weapon performance remains unchanged. The Finnish Defence Forces are acquiring it, with deliveries in 2026. (Patria)Finland’s Defence Forces announced it is acquiring more than 100 TREMOS mortar systems from Patria, with deliveries beginning in 2026 and continuing through 2028. The Agreement also includes options for additional systems. This follows testing of pre-production models in 2025 after a one-year development process.Patria developed the…

Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is set to take a break from fighting if he does not get a fight booked before December. Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland by split decision at UFC 328. After the title loss, Chimaev wanted an immediate rematch, but the UFC brass may have other plans. Strickland is rumored to run it back with top contender Nassourdine Imavov, potentially later this year. Meanwhile, Chimaev wanted to fight Caio Borralho or Dricus du Plessis if Imavov is getting the title shot. But after speaking with the matchmakers, Chimaev came to know that…