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JERUSALEM — Israel has successfully completed a series of tests on an upgraded version of its Iron Dome aerial defense system, demonstrating new joint operational capabilities with the Iron Beam laser system, the Israeli ministry of defense said on Tuesday.The defense ministry declined to provide technical specifics on the modifications. However, it stated that the upgrades enhance the system’s ability to contend with high rates and volumes of fire, allowing Israel’s air defenses to more effectively manage massive, concentrated saturation salvos.A key element of the latest test series was the operational integration of the Iron Beam. During the tests, joint…

The collaboration supports the rapid generation of high-resolution terrain and object data for situational awareness and future synthetic environment applications. Paris, France, 2nd July 2026 – ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip), a European leader in advanced simulation and training solutions, is expanding access to AI-driven geospatial data solutions through its collaboration with geospatial technology specialist LuxCarta, enabling French defence organisations to rapidly generate high-resolution geospatial data for situational assessment and operational planning. Through this collaboration, Antycip will provide local access and licensing for LuxCarta’s geospatial data solutions, leveraging its established presence in France and expertise in delivering advanced military simulation solutions…

The UFC has released raw audio, giving fans a much clearer understanding of how the White House lightweight title unification showdown between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje unfolded.In the freshly dropped raw audio, Dana White is heard pointing out in Round 2 that Topuria’s “eye looks messed up.”Meanwhile, Ilia’s brother Aleksandre warned him not to get crazy during exchanges. He said: “Don’t get crazy when you exchange… You are much better than him [Justin Gaethje].” Justin Gaethje Breaks Down How He Defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. [Images via UFC on Instagram] Round 3 was the worst round for…

Borne as a parallel hybrid 6×6 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), IDV Viking in its 2.4 iteration is going serial hybrid, beside receiving also a series of improvements that make it a more flexible and performing platform The Viking 2.4 presented by IDV, a Leonardo company, at Eurosatory 2026, is the fifth iteration of the 6×6 UGV originally developed by Horiba Mira, that company becoming part of IDV in 2023. The first ones were all powered by a parallel hybrid powerpack; the first Viking that featured a serial hybrid power system was the Viking 2.3, which however was a technology demonstrator…

Lightweights are headed to “Sin City.”No. 8-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot welcomes red-hot Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld to the main event scene when the two headline UFC Vegas 120 on Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.The promotion announced the matchup on social media.Gamrot (26-4) will compete in his fourth UFC main event when he steps inside the Octagon next month. The Polish contender got himself back into the win column in his last outing at UFC 327, submitting Esteban Ribovics in the second round (watch highlights)Prior to that, Gamrot was strangled…

Credit: Royal Australian NavyDefense Feeds, Berlin – The German Tomahawk missile production initiative is emerging as part of Berlin’s broader strategy to expand Europe’s missile manufacturing capacity while strengthening NATO’s long-range strike and air defense capabilities.German officials are exploring domestic production of Tomahawk cruise missiles alongside Patriot air defense missiles, reflecting growing efforts to reduce dependence on overseas manufacturing and reinforce the alliance’s defense industrial base.The proposal comes as European governments accelerate investments in missile production following lessons learned from recent conflicts, where sustained demand for precision-guided munitions has exposed limitations in existing manufacturing capacity. Germany’s Tomahawk Missile Production Supports…

“I confess that in America I saw more than America; I sought there the image of democracy itself,” French nobleman Alexis de Tocqueville wrote regarding his tour through the United States in the early 1830s. This summer, World Cup fans from around the world have taken to social media to document what they, too, saw across the country. It’s all in keeping with a long tradition of non-Americans illuminating essential truths about the United States, which then help Americans see their country in a new light. As Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this…

It has been nearly three weeks since Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pulled off its historic one-of-one White House event.But one of the biggest stars of the entire event was the live band that performed the fighters’ walkout songs throughout the night. From the cinematic entrances to the patriotic transitions, the music gave the already wild event an even bigger feel.And now, fans can listen to it whenever they want.“Following an incredible response from fans, UFC today announced that ‘UFC Freedom 250: The Music’ will be available on all major music platforms beginning Friday, July 3,” UFC wrote in a press…

The U.S. Navy announced on Thursday that the service reached its fiscal 2026 goal of contracting 45,000 future sailors to man the fleet, continuing a trend over the past several years of successfully meeting its enlistment needs.The service reached its goal three months early, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after accomplishing the same feat in fiscal 2025.“Today’s Navy is stronger because tens of thousands of Americans chose to answer the call to serve,” said Rear Adm. Jim Waters, commander of Navy Recruiting Command. “Reaching this milestone is not simply about achieving a recruiting objective — it’s about delivering the…

Junior Nsemba has become a dominant forward for the Wigan Warriors, helping his team work towards the top end of the Super League table in 2026. And, with his team headed to the exciting “Magic WKND,” where every team competes in the same host stadium for a festival feel, Nsemba is hoping to take the progress that he’s made in recent months and exhilarate his fans some more in Liverpool. To that end, the 6-feet-5-inch player has provided M&F with his three favorite exercises for maximum results. With the Rugby League World Cup taking place later this year, Nsemba is…