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?PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center has become the nexus for cutting-edge, safety critical software systems that deliver battlefield advantages for U.S. Soldiers. While the Armaments Center is synonymous with developing weapons and ammunition hardware that formulate the U.S. Army’s lethal backbone, its software operates unseen in a critical juncture where Soldiers and complex systems perform battlefield coordination, advanced command & control and precision fire control that safely delivers modern firepower. Be it operating a Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer, generating fires through the modern Artillery Execution Suite (AXS), or entering precise fire…

Hey folks, Fireside this week! I’ve been a bit behind because we had some family travel followed by an issue with a water leak in the basement which has pushed me out of my normal home office space (fortunately no books or computers were harmed and we’re working on water damage restoration now). All of which has a nasty habit of throwing off your work schedule. For patrons wondering where the latest research update is – it is in much the same place, ‘coming’ and for much the same reason. Percy balancing carefully on my bookshelves, which were being emptied…

Tallinn, Estonia, 10 July 2026 – Quantum Systems announced the expansion to Estonia, expanding its permanent presence in Tallinn and … mehr… The post Quantum Systems expands to Estonia appeared first on European Security & Defence.

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine will hold its first coalition meeting on a homegrown ballistic missile defense system in France “in the coming days” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, advancing Kyiv’s yearslong effort to begin producing a domestically made counter to Russia’s deadly ballistic missiles.The push follows this week’s NATO summit in Ankara, where allies pledged €70 billion ($80 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year.U.S. President Donald Trump also pledged to allow Ukraine a license to build its own Patriot interceptors, a long-awaited goal of Kyiv. “We’ll give them the right to make Patriots,” he said.“This is a…

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 Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, outside observers have measured Ukraine’s prospects by a familiar yardstick: miles of territory gained or lost on the ground. By that standard, the war often appears static, attritional, and brutally expensive. But Ukraine is now demonstrating an alternative—and more effective—means to fight, taking the war deep into Russian territory not simply to punish Moscow, but to disrupt the systems that enable its military to continue fighting.  This is not a new idea. It is one…

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received orders totaling $84 million in support of the U.S. Army for Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) manpack Falcon® systems. The AN/PRC-158C systems include high-throughput Mobile Ad hoc NETworks (MANET) and highly resilient waveforms for assured communications in all conditions. This is L3Harris’ second award in support of NGC2, following an initial $24 million order in October. The manpack systems will serve as part of the program’s transport layer, which is a collection of networks, communication pathways and data-delivery technologies that move information across sensors, shooters and command-and-control systems. “Our Falcon Advanced Data Node…

Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $1 million bet on former UFC double champion Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway this weekend. McGregor is returning to the octagon after a five-year hiatus to run it back with Holloway in the main event of UFC 329. Early today, during the ceremonial weigh-ins, “The Notorious” came in at 170.5 pounds. He looked in great shape despite the long layoff. Meanwhile, Holloway came in at 170 pounds for his welterweight debut. Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 official after fighters make weight. [Images via UFC] Drake puts $1 million bet on Conor McGregor…

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled firms in security cooperation requires a concept that captures more than ordinary contracting. This article calls that concept epistemic delegation. Epistemic delegation occurs when states rely on private systems to produce, organize, and interpret the operational knowledge on which military decisions depend. The term does not imply that private firms replace commanders, governments, or human judgment. Nor does it suggest that software alone decides when force is used. Rather, it identifies a subtler form of influence: private firms increasingly shape the informational environment within which military actors see the battlefield, assess relevance, identify threats,…

Strong, round shoulders are one of the defining features of an athletic physique. While the standard overhead press has long been considered a staple for building shoulder strength and size, there are several lesser known variations that deserve attention. One of them is the Bradford press. Named after Olympic weightlifting champion Jim Bradford, this exercise combines elements of the overhead press with continuous tension by moving the bar from the front of the head to behind the neck without locking out the elbows. Advocates claim it creates incredible shoulder pumps, improves muscle activation, and builds bigger deltoids faster than conventional…

News July 10, 2026 Dan Taylor Technology Editor Military Embedded Systems Concept image via L3Harris ROCHESTER, New York. L3Harris Technologies received orders totaling $84 million for AN/PRC-158C Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) manpack Falcon systems for the U.S. Army, the company announced in a statement. The AN/PRC-158C systems include high-throughput mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) and resilient waveforms intended to support communications in contested environments, the statement reads. The award is L3Harris’ second order supporting NGC2, following a $24 million order in October, the company says. The manpack radios will support the program’s transport layer, which includes networks, communications…