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The FENRIS offers an air-transportable 105mm direct-fire support combat vehicle that not only meets the requirements of expeditionary forces but is optimised for use in regions with challenging terrain and limited infrastructure. It also includes a new armed commander’s sight with built-in counter-UAS self-defence capabilities. Providing effective direct fire support in a system that has both exceptional ground mobility and can be readily deployed in expeditionary operations presents specific design challenges. John Cockerill Defence and Arquus have jointly developed the FENRIS wheeled fire support vehicle to meet this requirement. Debuted at Eurosatory 2026, FENRIS mounts a 105 mm NATO-standard high-pressure…

Beehive.govt.nz – The official website of the New Zealand Government 29 June 2026 Hon Shane Jones Hon Mark Patterson Regional Development Construction of a new headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff has begun, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see why this is a great opportunity for Southland and New Zealand,” Mr Jones says. “Awarua is already a critical part of global satellite operations, and this expansion will enable further growth over time, lifting the local workforce from 21 to around…

Liz Carmouche added yet another exemplary chapter to her story at PFL San Diego, but her post-fight interview did not exactly capture the interest of the PFL CEO. The former Bellator MMA champion and multi-division UFC title challenger secured a guillotine choke over Viviane Araujo on June 27th in their co-main event clash. Pechanga Arena was ecstatic as Carmouche all but cemented herself for a vacant flyweight title shot, but the influential women’s MMA figure ultimately used her post-fight microphone time to call for PFL to establish a bantamweight division for the women. PFL CEO John Martin spoke to assembled…

The U.S. Navy last week announced a slew of annual financial incentives for U.S. Navy reserve aviators in an effort to retain their services.As part of the service’s fiscal 2026 Training and Administration of the Reserve Aviation Department Head Retention program, select aviators serving in department head billets may be eligible for annual retention bonuses of up to $40,000, according to a June 26 NAVADMIN.“A vital part of developing a total force strategy and maintaining combat readiness is to provide appropriate incentives to retain skilled personnel for critical naval aviation enterprise billets,” the message said.The following jobs may be eligible…

Ground robotics is picking up pace, the Ukrainian front being the first real test bed for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). IDV, which was recently acquired by Leonardo but maintains its name and autonomy, unveils at the Paris exhibition a new tracked robotic platform, the CL2X, a “tank wingman” fitted with an IFV-type turret, the Hitfist 30 UL from Leonardo CL2X stands for “Carro Leggero 2 X”, for Light Tank 2 x, which shows well what in the intentions of IDV will be the mission for this the 16 tonnes gross vehicle mass uncrewed tracked platform. Work started in 2021, and…

Iran Press TV Monday, 29 June 2026 12:33 AM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of high-level meetings with Iraqi officials in Baghdad, calling for a new approach to regional security based on collective cooperation and mutual trust, while warning that US and Israeli violations of the recent ceasefire agreement threaten stability in West Asia. Araghchi, who arrived in the Iraqi capital for an official visit on Sunday, met with Iraqi President Nezar Amidi, Parliament Speaker Hebat al-Halbousi, and National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji. During his meeting with President Amidi, Araghchi conveyed warm greetings from Iran’s Leader…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The venerable C-2A Greyhound carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft made its final flight to an aircraft carrier, a U.S. Navy official confirmed to TWZ. This final trap, which took place last week aboard the USS Nimitz, marks the end of nearly 60 years of providing logistics services to America’s flattops. That role has now been completely turned over to the Navy’s fleet of CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, the official told us, marking the end of an era in naval aviation. On June…

If you only compare the J-20 vs F-22 by speed, stealth, or missile range, you miss the real story. These two fighters aren’t just rivals on a spec sheet. They’re flying expressions of two different military philosophies.The F-22 Raptor was built around one brutal idea: dominate the air before the enemy even knows a fight has started. It’s compact, highly maneuverable, and designed for stealth-first air superiority.The U.S. wanted an aircraft that could slip into contested airspace, detect threats early, fire first, and survive against top-tier enemy fighters. Everything about the F-22 points to that mission.The Chengdu J-20, though, seems…

Khamzat Chimaev has issued a bold warning to Sean Strickland. Earlier this year at UFC 328, “Tarzan” dethroned Chimaev by split decision to become a two-time middleweight title holder. Reports from Chimaev’s camp alleged that the Chechen-born Emirati had a very tough weight cut, and therefore, come fight night, “Borz” was not “Borz.” Although Chimaev, after the title loss, had told Dana White right away that he wanted to move up to 205 pounds and chase two-division glory, the former has changed his mind in the last few weeks. Now, the 32-year-old wants to reclaim what he lost at UFC…

Global Times By Global Times Published: Jun 29, 2026 12:02 PM From June 27 to 28, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command organized routine air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, said Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command. The Philippines has sought to draw in countries from outside the region to conduct so-called “joint patrols,” disrupting the situation in the South China Sea and undermining regional peace and stability. Zhai said the theater command’s forces will remain on high alert, resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly…