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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17 (Reuters) — Spiraling security risks are expected to push defense to the forefront of Britain’s Farnborough Airshow, as aerospace and arms makers struggle to keep pace with demand for weapons while cementing a fragile recovery in civil jet and engine production.With the Ukraine war in its fifth year and a ceasefire in tatters in the Gulf, those risks are also likely to move the ritual contest between Boeing and Airbus for jetliner orders down the pecking order at the July 20 to 24 show.“The global security environment is arguably more complex and volatile today than we…

[Tel Aviv, Israel, July 16, 2026]: In recent years, FPV (First-Person View) drones have become one of the most significant threats to maneuvering forces in modern combat environments. Their widespread availability, low cost, and ability to accurately target military vehicles, personnel, and infrastructure have led to growing global demand for dedicated protection solutions to address these threats, including those that cannot be countered by electronic warfare. In response to this operational need, Axon Vision (TASE: AXN) has announced the launch of ForceField, a new protection solution designed to safeguard maneuvering forces against aerial threats. Developed using the company’s EDGE AI…

Podcast July 17, 2026 • 12:51 pm ET Print this page By the GeoEconomics Center Just as the US celebrates its 250th birthday, some age-old economic debates are back in the spotlight: industrial policy, tariffs, and protectionism. Instead of a break from the past, are we witnessing the return to a more interventionist economic tradition? Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times, joins Josh and Jessie for a tour de force through US economic history, from Hamilton to Reagan to Trump II. Listen to The Guide to the Global Economy wherever you get podcasts About the podcast…

Japan and Vietnam launch talks on the joint development and production of new fast landing craft, marking a major shift in Tokyo’s Indo-Pacific defense strategy. Japan and Vietnam have agreed to begin discussions on the possible joint development and production of fast landing craft (高速揚陸艇), marking a significant step in their expanding defence-industrial cooperation and Tokyo’s broader effort to deepen defence-industrial ties with Indo-Pacific partners. The agreement was reached during talks in Tokyo on July 13 between Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang. In a July 15…

Credit: RTXDefense Feeds, Tucson – The U.S. Army NGSRI Missile Achieves Perfect Test Record milestone during the Army’s effort to replace the long-serving FIM-92 Stinger, successfully intercepting every target during its latest series of developmental tests.The achievement strengthens confidence in the Next Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) program as the Army seeks a more capable air defense weapon able to counter modern aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and the rapidly expanding threat posed by unmanned aerial systems.The successful trials come as short-range air defense regains prominence across the world’s militaries. Recent conflicts have demonstrated that low-flying aerial threats can place frontline formations,…

The Pentagon is broken, but Congress can fix it.

Applications are now open for the upcoming KWU SENSHI & SENSHI Camps, which will take place from 3 to 6 September 2026 in Varna, Bulgaria. The international training camp will bring together competitors and coaches for several days of high-level training, professional development and knowledge exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their technical skills, gain valuable experience and connect with members of the international martial arts community. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 August 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Register through the application link and become part of another world-class martial arts experience…

Ninety-six days after arriving at Camp Pendleton, California, for her family’s third permanent change of station, Michelle Pasco is still searching for work.She left behind a teaching career she loved in San Antonio, Texas. Since arriving in California, Pasco has spent months navigating state credentialing requirements including additional coursework, English learner authorization and California-specific licensing before she can return to the classroom.“The fastest way to get ghosted after a job interview is by telling them you’re a military spouse,” Pasco said. “They’ll say, ‘You’ve lived in a lot of places,’ and then comes the awkward, ‘Yeah … I’m a military…

Today we take at look at a custom spear we just completed for a customer. It features a lugged or winged head made of hardened and tempered 4140 carbon steel mounted on an ash haft. The spear features a butt-cap that helps to balance the dynamics of the weapon, a braided leather turkshead that helps the user know where exactly on the haft their hand is, and brass nails along the length of the shaft that aid in edge alignment for cuts. The shape of this spear is based on a famous example in the Kunsthistoriche Museum in Vienna that…

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is gearing up to launch its third season in less than a week, but fans are getting to see what’s being changed for the game now ahead of time. SNK just released the official patch notes for Fatal Fury’s Season 3 update that will contain Rick Strowd, wide character rebalancing and more. We’ll be continuing to update our story below…