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Whenever the Iran war comes to an end, the Islamic Republic is likely to emerge in a stronger position. Should the terms of a June memorandum of understanding be met, Western governments would lift many sanctions on Tehran and the country would gradually be reintegrated into the global economy. Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, once an open waterway, might be formalized through some kind of joint tolling system. And Iran might be free to reconstitute its ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, weapons that proved very useful in the most recent months of fighting.But at least in one area,…

Canada’s new submarines are specifically designed to provide improved capabilities for Arctic operations. Canada has selected German ship and submarine manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier to deliver the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN’s) next generation of diesel-electric submarines (SSKs). Following the announcement made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during his visit to Canadian Forces Base Halifax on the country’s east coast on 6 July, the Canadian government and TKMS will now begin negotiations to put in place all necessary arrangements to deliver this future capability. Under the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), the RCN is looking for up to 12…

Boeing Co. formally opened its fourth 737 Max assembly line near Seattle on July 10, as the U.S. planemaker looks to cash in on its growing backlog, though output from the factory will initially be at a low rate.The line inside Boeing’s Everett site, where it mainly produces its widebody models such as the 777, 767 and upcoming 777X, will initially employ about 1,000 workers, Jennifer Boland-Masterson, a senior director at the company, said during a media tour.Boeing will adopt a low build rate to iron out any kinks and ensure operations run smoothly, Boland-Masterson said. She declined to specify…

Building on a first founding success with the award in late 2025 of the VGC 35-metre programme for the French Customs, MAURIC is proud to partner with Couach on the VGMAR programme. On 29 June 2026, the Direction Générale de l’Armement notified Couach of the contract for 24 coastal surveillance patrol vessels of 22 metres for the Maritime Gendarmerie. Delivery of the first unit is expected in 2029. A tender process conductedwith exacting standards by the DGA MAURIC contributed its thorough knowledge of complex tender processes and its proven architectural mastery of semi-fast patrol vessel design. The naval architects drew…

UFC fan favorite Terrance McKinney has issued a warning to King Green ahead of their highly anticipated UFC 329 clash. On Saturday night, Terrance McKinney and King Green will kick off the main card of UFC 329 with a fight that has the potential to be a real classic. Both men know how to brawl, and both are ready to go in there and make a statement. RELATED: Terrance McKinney hoping to meet King Green ‘in the middle and scrap’ at UFC 329: ‘Give the fans a show’ McKinney is known for putting it all on the line in the…

The European Commission and MBDA sign agreements for the HYDIS project, launching a 3-year concept phase for the AQUILA hypersonic missile interceptor. MBDA press release The HYDIS Project has just achieved another significant milestone for the concept development of the future European counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interceptor by successfully completing its Final Concept Review. One interceptor concept has proven its relevance and has been selected by the Participating States (France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands), over the two concepts from the Initial Concept Review. This marks a significant step before the conclusive milestone of the Concept Phase in May 2027. Over the…

Published Jul 10, 2026, 11:40 AM EDT Israel tests new way to clear underwater munitions from coast.

The names of the six new champions of the KWU SENSHI World Cup for Amateurs 2026 have now been confirmed following today’s semifinal and final bouts of the prestigious international tournament. After two days of elite competition, outstanding sportsmanship, and relentless determination, the best fighters earned their places at the top of their respective divisions. The third edition of the tournament brought together 48 competitors from 21 countries, competing under the KWU SENSHI ruleset—a dynamic format combining techniques from full-contact karate and Muay Thai. Throughout the event in Varna, Bulgaria, spectators witnessed closely contested fights, spectacular knockouts, and an uncompromising…

It’s easy to say that isometric RPGs have undergone a renaissance in the last few years. Ever a niche genre, I don’t think anyone would have believed you if you’d said in 2020 that very soon a CRPG would become a cultural touchstone and Game of the Year. Those who have been playing these games for a long time, though, know that we’ve been in a golden age for a decade or more! If you’re looking for expansive narratives, unmatched character creation, and choices that matter, you can get hundreds upon hundreds of hours of top-quality gameplay from these amazing…

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom covering the human impact of military service, in partnership with The Sacramento Bee. It is republished here with permission. Subscribe to The War Horse’s newsletter here and The Sacramento Bee here.The Disabled American Veterans post in Sacramento, California, needed work. The small white building with blue trim and an American flag out front was built decades ago. Its heating and cooling system was ancient. The parking lot was riddled with potholes.So when Chapter Treasurer Eldra Jackson Jr. learned they’d be getting a check for more than…