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Quantum Systems announced the expansion to Estonia, expanding its permanent presence in Tallinn and further expanding its footprint in the along NATO’s Eastern Flank, where the company is already active in Lithuania. Quantum Systems also announced the acquisition of SensusQ, an Estonian intelligence software company specialising in advanced data analysis solutions for defence and security applications. SensusQ will become part of Quantum Systems’ in-house software capabilities and strengthen the company’s ISR and analytics offering. SensusQ develops software that helps defence and security customers process, structure and analyse large volumes of operational data. By integrating this expertise into its software stack,…

On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran. Among the mission’s goals was the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. “When we are finished,” Trump told the Iranian people, “take over your government. It will be yours to take.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed Trump’s message, saying: “Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.” To be sure, Washington and Jerusalem had other objectives — above all, preventing the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons…

Haifa, Israel, July 13, 2026 – SCD, a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced infrared detector technologies, today announced that it has secured three multi-million-dollar orders from leading global customers for its advanced HOT HD MWIR detectors. The detectors will be integrated into next-generation counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), long-range surveillance platforms, border protection systems, and homeland security applications. The new orders reflect growing global demand for SCD’s HOT MWIR technology and highlight the company’s ability to support large-scale defense programs through reliable, high-volume manufacturing. SCD’s vertically integrated manufacturing combines advanced infrared semiconductor production, detector fabrication, Dewar packaging,…

Rheinmetall is supplying the Kuwaiti Naval Forces with Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS). This is the first delivery of the decoy launcher to Kuwait. A total of eight vessels will be equipped with these systems. The order value is in the low double-digit million-euro range. The contract also includes the corresponding Omnitrap ammunition, with an order value in the high single-digit million-euro range. Integration and verification activities are also part of the commissioning. The total contract value was booked in the second quarter of 2026. Delivery will begin in the second quarter of 2026 upon receipt of the order and…

The “RCV-Pioneer”, a modular obstacle clearance and minefield breaching platform for Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs) developed by Britain’s Pearson Engineering Ltd. (Pearson Engineering Ltd.)Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is seeking private-sector input on procuring medium-sized “general-purpose” unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), both an attack-configured variant and a mine-clearing variant.In a notice published on June 3,[1] ATLA asked companies to submit by June 16 information regarding procurement methods for the two types of medium-sized general-purpose UGVs, ahead of the planned issuance of a formal request for information (RFI) at a later date.In this procurement-related call, which follows a development-focused notice…

The cloud connectivity that makes big AI models work is also the reason they won’t work in war. As the Marine Corps explores ways to bring AI tools to the battlefield, it is looking at one software company’s proposal to keep troops computing when broader access gets cut off.Ditto will announce Monday that the Marines’ Project Dynamis will evaluate their technology for turning radios, cell phones, even drones, into a local network that can keep data flowing and AI tools running locally when cloud access disappears.“Ditto’s position is that we do not leverage a server-client model,” Eric Hanft, Ditto’s senior…

UFC newcomer Gable Steveson was praised by UFC boss Dana White in the wake of his victory over Elisha Ellison. At UFC 329, Gable Steveson defeated Elisha Ellison in a really interesting fight to begin his promotional run in style. Gable has long been tipped for greatness in mixed martial arts, and while he may only have a handful of professional fights to his name, he certainly seems to be piecing things together nicely as he prepares to make a run for the gold. Gable Steveson has the benefit of Greg Jackson, Jon Jones and others being behind him, but…

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), operated by Canada and the United States, has gaping holes in its airspace radar coverage. Ottawa went some way to filling those gaps when it signed four related agreements in June for a new radar system sourced from Australia.The system is called the Arctic Over-The-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR), and the deal is worth some US$1.75 billion to Australia.Gordon Frazer – Founder and CEO of the Australia-based HF radar technical services company FrazerLab – told Defense News Canada’s decision would fill an urgent need.“I used to say to people, you could…

You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut!Two rookies stepped into the Octagon last night (Sat., July 11, 2026) at UFC 329 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Collectively, the newcomers went 1-1, with one of them scoring a nasty knockout to kick off his UFC career in style.Now that the dust has settled, let’s grade their respective performances below:LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Gable Steveson reacts to his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)At long last,…

The bench press is one of the most recognizable strength exercises in the world. Whether you train for general fitness, CrossFit, powerlifting, or muscle growth, someone will eventually ask one question: how much do you bench? The answer is not as simple as a single number. Your ideal bench press depends on your body weight, training experience, sex, age, technique, and goals. A beginner who weighs 140 pounds should not compare themselves to an advanced athlete weighing 220 pounds. Likewise, someone training for muscle growth does not need the same numbers as a competitive powerlifter. Instead of chasing arbitrary standards,…