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Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Kimberly-Clark launched an alternative natural fiber program to transform fibers from succulent plants into a sustainable material used in the manufacturing of products, according to an Aug. 3 press release. As part of the program, the company is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to evaluate the hesperaloe plant, which the consumer-packaged goods manufacturer identified as potential year-round fiber source to be used within its hygiene products. The company’s natural fiber program is expected to help advance integration plans…

One of Golden Dome’s most supportive voices in Congress fears that prioritizing Iran war funding along with continuous partisan gridlock threatens President Donald Trump’s plans for a sprawling missile defense shield.Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., told Defense One in an interview Wednesday evening that funding for Golden Dome is a “concern of mine.” Only about $400 million of the $17.5 billion the White House is seeking next year for the homeland missile shield is in the baseline budget, while the rest relies on funds through a Congress-controlled funding maneuver known as reconciliation. A third $90 billion reconciliation package working through the…

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is racing to nearly triple its biggest missile barrage, from 77 missiles fired at once to as many as 200, a salvo built to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses in one shot rather than over days, the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said last week.Russia has been ramping up both its barrages and the production lines feeding them: it launched a record 351 missiles at Ukraine in July, including 153 cruise and 198 ballistic and hypersonic, while its factories ran at 110% to 120% of monthly production targets – already reaching their annual production goals for…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 07: Shavkat Rakhmonov of Uzbekistan looks on before a welterweight bout against Ian Machado Garry of Ireland during the UFC 310 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

News August 20, 2026 Dan Taylor Technology Editor Military Embedded Systems Jason Thomas, Dept. of the Navy WASHINGTON, D.C.  The Department of the Navy is working to establish a clearer set of minimum expectations for how acquisition programs implement a modular open systems approach (MOSA), with the goal of making open architectures a more consistent part of how the service develops and upgrades systems, a Navy official said during the Military Embedded Systems MOSA Summer Virtual Summit on Aug. 19. MOSA has become central to efforts to shorten acquisition and technology-insertion timelines, said Jason Thomas, director of systems engineering for the Department…

The U.S. Navy is leading a multinational effort to develop a new version of the Evolved SeaSparrow air defense missile.The goal is to create a variant of the SeaSparrow that can be used by the 12 nations in the NATO SeaSparrow Project Office consortium, or NSPO, according to the Navy Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Oct. 19.The NSPO is looking for a weapon that can be employed against a wide variety of threats. The NSV SeaSparrow “should have capability against current and future threat classes spanning a variety of threat characteristics including velocity (low-speed to high-speed), altitude (sea skimming…

On 14 August, in a ceremony in the Port of Constanța, the Naval Detachment of the Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (Inspectoratul General pentru Situaţii de Urgenţă – IGSU) welcomed a multi-role response vessel, MAI 0101, into service. Damen Stan Patrol 5009: Multi-role capabilities The vessel is based on a standard Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009, tailored to the client’s multi-role requirements. It was completed, commissioned and delivered by Damen Shipyards Galati. It is equipped to perform firefighting, search and rescue and emergency medical assistance duties in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. The vessel is able to handle fires both on board…

20.8.2026  – KONGSBERG has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (‘GDLS-Canada’) valued at NOK 1.1 billion for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 Remote Weapon Systems. These systems will be integrated onto the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV).  The contract represents a continuation of the established partnership between KONGSBERG and GDLS-Canada. This order is a follow-on procurement of RS4 systems for the ACSV program, building on previous deliveries to the same platform. “This contract confirms our customer’s confidence in the PROTECTOR systems and further strengthens our long-term partnership with GDLS-Canada. We are proud that the RS4 continues…

20 August 2026 – FNSS unveiled U-MAV, the Multi-Purpose Modular Unmanned Amphibious Vehicle at TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026, hosted by the Gölcük Naval Shipyard Command in Kocaeli from 20 to 23 August 2026. İ-ZAHA designed to take the crew out of the first wave which is the highest-risk phase of any amphibious assault and to operate as part of a manned-unmanned team (MUM-T) with the Marine Assault Vehicles (MAV) already in service with the Turkish Naval Forces Command. It makes first contact with the opposing force’s shore defences ahead of the manned wave and keeps operators in a safe area.…

Traditional martial arts, such as Kyokushin karate, can definitely continue to thrive in the era of MMA. Even though MMA has gained immense popularity, traditional martial arts possess their own unique appeal and value that can attract practitioners for various reasons. Firstly, traditional martial arts often have a deep cultural and historical significance, drawing individuals who appreciate the rich traditions, philosophies, and cultural aspects associated with these arts. For instance, Kyokushin karate places a strong emphasis on discipline, respect, and personal development. Moreover, traditional martial arts focus significantly on character development, discipline, and mental fortitude. Many people are attracted to…