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Recent conflicts have reshaped assumptions about modern warfare. Air superiority and advanced technology alone are no longer sufficient to guarantee dominance in contested environments. The rise of low-cost drones shows that mass, adaptability, and speed can challenge even the most advanced forces. In this evolving environment, EVPÚ Defence has positioned itself at the forefront of modular, sensor-driven vehicle protection. The Czech company addresses the current need for scalable and affordable C-UAS solutions with three key systems: the GLADIUS MAX and GLADIUS TWIN remote-controlled weapon stations, and the HARPIA C-UAS system. GLADIUS MAX ensures flexible protection against both aerial and ground-based…

Last week, I was among the eighty thousand fans packing the New York New Jersey Stadium for the FIFA World Cup match between France and Senegal. There, I witnessed yet again the power of sports—something that governments around the world have yet to take advantage of. When France and Senegal played each other on June 16, it was the first time these two teams faced off since 2002. Then, in Seoul, Senegal had defeated France, the reigning world champion. The match—and, therefore, Senegal’s win—carried much symbolism, since it saw a former colony and its former colonial ruler go head-to-head. As…

Sean O’Malley’s White House win has quickly turned into a fresh fighter-pay debate after the former UFC champion said he made around $600,000 for the bout. That figure drew a stunned response from Eddie Hearn, who argued O’Malley was underpaid for one of the biggest stages the promotion has ever built. Eddie Hearn Questions UFC Pay Structure After Sean O’Malley Reveal UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, 2026, delivered a second-round TKO as Sean O’Malley dropped Aiemann Zahabi twice for a stoppage at 4:02 of round two. The event, staged on the South Lawn, was the…

Broomfield, CO./ 16 June 2026 – SD Government, a Gogo company providing connectivity infrastructure solutions to global governments and military, in partnership with Pilatus and Pro Star Aviation, have received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of the Gogo Galileo HDX on the Pilatus PC-12 turboprop. The approval covers multiple variants, including for special missions. The first PC-12 modified by Pilatus to include Gogo Galileo in accordance with the Pro Star STC is expected to return to service imminently. The aircraft is part of a previously announced SD Government federal contract for multi-orbit,…

Unveiled at the Singapore Air Show earlier this year, the Paris exhibition marked the first international appearance of the Counter-Drone Laser Effector developed by ST Engineering click on image to enlarge An all-in-one system, the Counter-Drone Laser Effector, CDLE in short, is made of a 1.4 x 1.0 metres temperature regulated unit containing the high energy laser source, the cooling system, the electric energy storage, and system electronics. On top of it we find the laser head, which brings the system height to 1.8 metres, the mass of the overall system being 500 kg. Dimensions and mass allow to install…

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $12 million contract to Zone 5 Technologies to advance manufacturing technology for the Rusty Dagger program, a fast-moving effort to produce affordable, mass-scale long-range strike missiles that has moved from program launch to potential combat employment in roughly two years. The contract, awarded June 18, 2026, by the […]

June 23, 2026 – Frankenburg Technologies has opened its Riga Weapon System & Missile Assembly Factory, establishing the first missile production facility in the Baltic region and the first operational step in the company’s FieldFoundry manufacturing model for affordable, high-volume missile system production. The opening was attended by Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, who joined Frankenburg leadership for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and addressed the company’s team at the new facility. The Riga site supports production of Frankenburg’s Mark I guided air defence missile system, including missile electronics assembly, weapon system assembly, fire control system integration, production testing…

In 2024, Paul Scharre and Michael Depp wrote, “Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Stability,” where they argued integrating artificial intelligence into the nuclear chain of command presents both opportunities and risks. Two years later, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into military systems and processes, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image: Senior Airman Jason Wiese via Wikimedia CommonsIn 2024, you argued that integrating artificial intelligence into the nuclear chain of command presents both opportunities and risks. Where does that integration stand today? Is nuclear AI a priority for the Department of Defense, or does it currently take a back seat…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:13, June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, June 23 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval. The passage of the resolution marked the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers of Congress since the conflict began in February and signaled growing opposition to Trump’s handling of the war. The Iran War Powers Resolution passed in Senate by a vote of 50 to 48, with four Republicans joining most Senate Democrats in support of the measure.…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Approximately 80 high school juniors and seniors visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord on June 22 as part of the Northwest Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Military Order of World Wars — Puget Sound Chapter. The 34th annual conference in the South Sound area began June 21 and will conclude June 25, with field trips including JBLM and the Washington State Capitol building. The event’s objective is to help students better understand “the basic principles of a free society and of our nation’s history; the elements of leadership required to maintain a free society; those special…