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BAE Systems (LON: BA) has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS). This marks the first time the VTNG AMWS has received CATVs, representing a significant milestone in the Army’s and state’s military modernization efforts. With exceptional mobility and versatility, the CATV is a rugged, ready-made platform designed to tackle the toughest winter conditions. The CATV will enhance the VTNG’s ability to operate in extreme cold, while also supporting training missions. In addition, military personnel will also receive hands-on training for vehicle…

Rising UFC lightweight star Quillan Salkilld will face the toughest test of his career in the UFC Vegas 120 main event. Amid a recent major change at the top of the UFC lightweight division, rising star Quillan Salkilld is knocking on the door of a potential title shot after an unbeaten five-fight run in the Octagon. Salkilld, one of Australia’s top fighters, has surged into the lightweight Top 15 after earning a UFC spot via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. After knocking out Beneil Dariush at UFC Perth in May, Salkilld makes a strong case to test himself against…

Contracts ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Liverpool, New York, was awarded a $2,998,742,163 fixed-price-incentive, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-no-fee contract for Sentinel A4 radar production and engineering services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 29, 2031. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-26-D-0016). The Oak Group Inc., Camden, New Jersey, was awarded a $200,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance, repair, and construction services. Bids were solicited via the internet with 44 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each…

UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer has been around the UFC for decades and has seen plenty of new countries. Just recently, Buffer was in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the second time, which is a country he didn’t expect to go to until the UFC hosted an event. So, as the UFC continues to go to new countries and markets, there are four places he’d like to see host a UFC event. “I would like to see, obviously, Italy. I would like to see a show in Italy,” Buffer said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “I’d like to see the French…

At Eurosatory 2026, MBDA unveiled its new generation “Land Cruise Missile – Naval Cruise Missile (LCM – NCM) MK2”, the European very long-range and high-performance cruise missile. In this video, Paul Houot, Product Line Owner, Deep Strike, at MBDA, introduces the new Mk2 variant to us and shares several key features of the Land Cruise Missile. Integrating the already proven NCM missile with a land launcher, the LCM offers a sovereign capability available in a short timescale. MBDA was showcasing an impressive full scale model of the LCM gound launcher for the first time at Eurosatory 2026. With a range…

A holster is only as good as what it’s mounted to. HRT Tactical Gear’s new Holster Adapter starts with that premise and builds up from there — delivering a rigid, reliable mounting platform that doesn’t punish you for moving around in it. The adapter is constructed from dual-layer 1.4mm CURV® material, giving it the structural integrity to handle aggressive use while retaining enough controlled flex to stay comfortable during dynamic movement. The CURV® core is wrapped in laminated Squadron material — the same finish used across HRT’s lineup — so it integrates cleanly with your existing kit rather than looking…

The amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doubled within days.Normandy was unprecedented in scale but not in kind. A Taiwan invasion would present the reverse problem: Taiwan’s size is not the unprecedented part — the operational challenges are. Analysis of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan typically emphasizes the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid modernization and the possibility of strategic surprise. Far less attention…

Credit: CarscoopsDefense Feeds, Chișinău – The Moldova Roshel armored vehicles program has advanced with a new contract supported by European Union funding, marking another step in the country’s efforts to modernize its armed forces and improve military mobility.Backed by an EU grant, the acquisition will provide the Moldovan Armed Forces with Canadian-built Roshel armored vehicles designed to enhance troop protection, operational flexibility and rapid response capabilities.The procurement reflects continued European support for Moldova’s defense modernization as the country strengthens its security institutions amid an increasingly complex regional environment. Moldova Roshel Armored Vehicles Program Expands Military ModernizationThe Moldova Roshel armored vehicles…

KONGSBERG has signed a new contract for the delivery of its market-leading technologies to protect critical infrastructure, highlighting the growing demand for solutions that safeguard high-value assets and resources. The contract value for the project is undisclosed. “Preventing and detecting threats and attacks are essential to protect people and critical infrastructure. KONGSBERG has the solutions and technology to support countries and industries in their efforts to build resilient systems and maintain operations. This is fundamental in today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape” said Eirik Lie, President and CEO of KONGSBERG. Critical infrastructure includes essential systems such as oil and gas installations,…

The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday announced its new “SpouseWorks” program providing a plethora of free options to boost military service members’ spouses in their career endeavors while bolstering family units in what can often be challenging lifestyles. The service said the program, which officially began July 1 and is being offered through Military OneSource’s SpouseWorks (formerly MySECO), is now providing eligible Coast Guard spouses with free access to professional career coaching, job search assistance, and online courses. “Every Coast Guard spouse has unique talents, aspirations, and professional ambitions,” the Coast Guard said. “SpouseWorks empowers spouses to invest in their…