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Growing international participation highlights the rapid convergence of drones, AI, robotics and autonomous technologies across Asia.With less than two months to go until DronTech Asia 2026, momentum continues to build ahead of its third edition, taking place 11–13 November 2026 at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Thailand, as a growing international line-up of drone, unmanned systems and advanced technology companies confirms its participation.The growth comes at an important time for the industry. The Asia-Pacific drone market was valued at approximately US$22.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$54.9 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

Until now Colt Canada, part of the Colt CZ group, has been quite silent, letting its products speaking for the company. In early October 2026 in Copenhagen the company organised a hands-on Press Day to launch its C25 in the Old Continent; not only, at the same event Colt Canada also launched its new website as well as a new video and a new motto, “Shaped Through Service”, which announce a new era in the company visibility on the international professional small arms market click on image to enlarge “Colt Canada has always conducted itself as sort of a quiet…

In an event held in Copenhagen in early October Colt Canada, part of the Colt CZ group, allowed potential customers and media to have a hands-on trial of the new carbine that will equip the Canadian Armed Forces since early 2027 In 1976, 50 years ago, the Government of Canada contracted then Diemaco to ensure the Canadian military small arms fleet MRO. Six years later the company received a further contract, this time a production one, to manufacture C7 assault rifles and C8 carbines under license from Colt. Since then, the weapons produced in Kitchener, Ontario, became the issue rifles…

Joe Rogan has signed an insane nin-figure deal with Spotify — again.Rogan made headlines back in 2020 when he signed an exclusive 3.5 year deal with Spotify for over $100 million dollars. Despite almost getting cancelled during the pandemic, Spotify re-upped with the comedian and UFC color commentator for another $250 million in 2024. This time the deal was non-exclusive, allowing Rogan to return to YouTube.It’s been another two years. So it’s time for another $250 million. According to The Wall Street Journal, Spotify and Rogan have renewed their vows once again for a similar nine-figure number. So by 2028,…

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will soon deploy again after recently completing a composite, but this time it will have some new aircraft on its side. The MEU completed its composite Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Marine Corps, bringing together its command, ground, aviation and logistics combat elements as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Its next upcoming deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group will include some new additions: the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion and F-35B Lightning II. It marks the first time these all will be deployed with the 26th MEU. “Our…

A year after the Trump administration negotiated an agreement to end the war in Gaza, Palestinians are still waiting for the “day after” to arrive. The October 2025 cease-fire plan freed the last remaining Israeli hostages and ostensibly ended hostilities, but Israel continues to constantly strike targets in Gaza, often killing civilians, including some 300 children in the past year. The deal also envisioned a phased political process that would help reconstruct the devastated territory. Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and the point person for the Middle East, promised in January this year that restoration of core services…

Kihon is often translated simply as “basics.” For beginners, that can make it sound like something temporary — a stage you complete before moving on to the “real” part of karate. But in Kyokushin, kihon is not something you leave behind when kumite begins. It is the foundation underneath almost everything that happens in a fight. The stance may change.The movement becomes less formal.The techniques become shorter, faster and more practical. But the mechanics remain. Kihon Teaches the Body How to Move Basic training develops the fundamental movements that later appear under pressure. Through repeated practice, karateka learn how to:…

What’s your favorite modern JRPG? Maybe it’s the one whose characters you still think about, or the one that had you planning party builds when you were supposed to be doing something else. A memorable cast can pull you into an adventure, while a satisfying combat system gives you another reason to keep going. Finding a game that gets both right is a pretty good excuse to clear some space in your schedule. For this list, I’ve picked 22 of the best modern turn-based JRPGs, from big adventures by established studios to inventive indie releases. The selection covers a broad…

Galvion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase a new Cortex™ EVO HALO integration concept for the U.S. Army’s in-service Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System (NG-IHPS) at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C., October 12–14, Hall E, booth 7917. The NG-IHPS concept marks the latest evolution of Galvion’s Cortex EVO architecture and the first time EVO HALO has been integrated onto a non-Galvion helmet. Designed as an externally mounted implementation of Cortex EVO, HALO provides a potential pathway to introduce advanced power, data and headborne…

Dana White’s frustrations continue to grow when it comes to Eddie Hearn and the drama surrounding the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. White’s been running the dominant brand in combat sports for many years, and it’s very rare that he’s had anything challenged in regards to his place in combat sports. What does this all mean?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the ongoing saga between White and Hearn, how both men’s stances seem to have changed this week, and if it even matters. Additionally, topics may include the fallout of UFC 332, the big…