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Donauwörth, Germany, 24 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the nation’s defence and security capabilities. The aircraft is part of a wider procurement contract signed in 2024 via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to equip both the Belgian armed forces and the Federal Police. Highlighting the growing momentum of the programme, Belgium has also recently exercised its option for three additional H145M helicopters, bringing the nation’s total fleet on order to 20 aircraft. “We are proud to celebrate this first…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 23 June 2026 9:33 AM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his visit to Pakistan is aimed at following up on the full implementation of all clauses of the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington, praising Pakistan’s “indispensable” role in facilitating the agreement. Speaking before departing for Islamabad on Tuesday morning, Pezeshkian said the visit comes at the invitation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and follows extensive efforts by Pakistani officials to coordinate and finalize the MoU between Tehran and Washington. “This trip, which is being made at the invitation of the Prime Minister…

This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Maxwell Maduka, the co-founder and chief engineer of Terra Industries, an African defense technology company building autonomous drone and counter-drone systems designed for the continent’s operating conditions. As cheap imported airframes flood African markets and non-state actors employ drones across the Sahel, we asked Max why Terra is betting on Africa building its own defense industrial base.Cheap Turkish and Chinese drones and sensor systems have proliferated across Africa for years. Where do those systems fall short, and what capabilities do you hope to add to the crowded unmanned market?Imported Turkish and Chinese…

On Sunday, June 21, Atlanta police were called to a disturbance at the airport involving former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. “The Diamond” was taken into custody after being aggressive with airport staff. Video of the incident later emerged revealing a drunken Poirier threatened police officers. On Tuesday, Poirier released a statement via social media admitting that he needs help to deal with alcohol. The Louisiana native retired from fighting in July 2025 after losing to Max Holloway via unanimous decision in a trilogy bout. Retirement hasn’t been an easy transition for the 37 year-old. “Some days I’m great,…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. One of Russia’s biggest advantages in the war against Ukraine is its ability to launch tactical airstrikes from bases largely out of reach of kinetic responses. While we have frequently reported about Ukrainian attacks on these bases, they aren’t sustained enough to stop Russia from generating devastating sorties. Now Ukraine and NATO are looking to the private sector for ways of changing that equation through what is being called the Airfield Denial Challenge. It offers a 250,000 Euro award to companies or…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim told a commissioning ceremony Tuesday at the western port of Nampo that warships such as the Choe Hyon show that the nuclear armament of his navy is progressing as planned. KCNA said the Choe Hyon was formally placed into service with North Korea’s navy after…

Dana White has made clear that he did not like what Josh Hokit said at UFC Freedom 250. After Hokit beat Derrick Lewis by second-round TKO on the South Lawn of the White House, he used his post-fight interview to repeat the false claim that “Michelle Obama is a man” and asked, “Am I right, America?” The comment landed awkwardly at the event, with reports describing a mix of silence, scattered cheers, and confused reactions from spectators. White responded in two stages, and both messages carried the same theme. In a text message sent after the event, he said he…

Paddy Pimblett will step back into the UFC’s octagon in July, and a training partner of his has weighed in on Pimblett’s return fight after falling short in capturing UFC interim gold in January. The referenced fighter is Alfie Davis, and the former PFL title challenger will throw down in a rematch with Alexander Shabliy at PFL San Diego on June 27th. Davis has a history of training with Paddy Pimblett, with Davis’ prior Bowks Talking Bouts appearance touching on his work with ‘The Baddy’ ahead of his aforementioned 155 pound title fight at UFC 324 vs. Justin Gaethje whereby…

More countries are building and operating submarines today than at any point in modern history. Yet amid this global expansion, China has emerged as the dominant force, launching twice as many submarines as any other nation and introducing more new classes. World submarine construction is growing to levels unseen since the Cold War in the 1980s. And in stark contrast to back then, today many more countries are involved. An estimated 77 submarines have been launched in the past 5 years (2021-present) by some 16 countries. This number includes 33 nuclear-powered submarines in 6 countries (China, Russia, United States, United…

Layoffs at the Education Department during the first two months of President Donald Trump’s second term resulted in the agency being unable to perform legally required activities, according to a report published on Monday by the department’s inspector general. The watchdog found that many Education suboffices were left without any staffers due to reductions in force and various separation incentives, which hindered the department’s ability to perform dozens of statutory and oversight functions between Jan. 20, 2025, and March 31, 2025. Some of the impacted activities included: Overseeing states, nonprofits, lending institutions and servicers that are involved in federal financial aid for…