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BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new review of America’s troop deployments in Europe on Thursday and threatened to withhold some U.S. dues to NATO if “free riding” allies did not meet their defense spending commitments.Hegseth, addressing defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, said the U.S. review would last for up to six months and include consultations with the U.S. Congress, which has legislated a minimum number of U.S. forces in Europe.While he did not explicitly say the review could result in reductions in U.S. force deployments in Europe, he stressed the goal would be to…

“Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern” presented the full-scale version Tor-M2KM short-range air defense missile system (ADMS) for the first time at the static display of the Fleet-2026 International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS) EDR On-Line previously reported on this modification of the Tor ADMS system, based on models showcased at international military-technical exhibitions. The 9K331MKM Tor-M2KM ADMS system is a modification of the Tor-M2E system and features the ability to mount combat and technical assets on any platform of corresponding displacement or payload capacity. The system consists of a 9A331MK-1 autonomous combat module (ACM), a 9M334D surface-to-air missile module with four 9M331D…

Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher M. RobbinsDefense Feeds, Washington. The M109A7 Paladin howitzers will continue serving as a cornerstone of U.S. Army artillery forces following a new $535 million contract aimed at sustaining production and maintaining long-term fire support capabilities.The agreement reinforces the Army’s commitment to modernizing its indirect fire systems while ensuring combat units retain access to one of the military’s most important battlefield assets.The latest procurement decision comes as artillery remains at the center of military planning worldwide. Recent conflicts have demonstrated the decisive role of long-range fires, prompting armies to invest heavily in modernized self-propelled howitzers capable…

FEMA has reversed some staff cuts under new leadership, but a lawsuit contends DHS continues to exert unlawful control over workforce decisions. Justin Doubleday@jdoubledayWFED June 19, 2026 12:46 pm 3 min read A court case challenging now-reversed workforce cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is forging ahead, with plaintiffs in the case arguing the Department of Homeland Security is still unlawfully making staffing decisions for FEMA. The ongoing lawsuit was originally filed in January after FEMA began not renewing scores of staff known as Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees (COREs). The lawsuit alleged DHS and then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…

A former UFC title challenger is more interested in running it back with Merab Dvalishvili than chasing another bantamweight title shot at the moment.Former champ Dvalishvili defended his 135-pound strap successfully 3 times last year. However, his fourth title defense didn’t go his way, and he was dethroned by Petr Yan in a rematch at UFC 323.The promotion has promised him an immediate title rematch. However, “No Mercy” had to undergo lower-back surgery, and thus, the Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 title rematch has not taken place yet. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 06: Petr Yan (R) punches Merab Dvalishvili of…

SK Oceanplant has delivered the second Ulsan-class (FFX) Batch-III frigate, ROKS Gyeongbuk, to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. SK Oceanplant Press Release Translated by Naval News SK Oceanplant announced on June 19 that it has delivered the ROK Navy’s latest frigate, ROKS Gyeongbuk, ahead of the original end-June schedule. The delivery ceremony was held at SK Oceanplant’s headquarters in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province. Attendees included Hwang Jong-seo, Commander of the ROK Navy’s 8th Combat Training Group; Choi Sang-deok, Head of the Naval Ship Program Department at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration; Yang Geum-hui, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of…

Storm Alho did not grow up in a Marine Corps family. He was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to the United States three years ago. But when the Woodbridge Senior High School student sat down to draw his entry for the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ annual student art competition, he focused on a military ideal familiar to generations of service members: never leaving someone behind. “I Swore I’d Bring You Home,” a graphite drawing by Woodbridge Senior High School student Storm Alho, received Best in Show honors in the National Museum of the Marine…

VIENNA — The German Navy is moving two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s defense minister confirmed on Thursday. Speaking to the press before a meeting of NATO defense chiefs in Brussels, German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said that the mine-clearing ship Fulda and the supply ship Mosel had passed the Suez Canal. They are bound for Djibouti, which they are expected to reach in five to seven days and where they will be refueled and restocked.A total of 140 German soldiers are aboard the ships,…

The international fight gala will take place on July 11 on the beach in St. St. Constantine and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria Two of Bulgaria’s top kickboxers – reigning SENSHI Grand Prix champion in the 75 kg division Zhulien Rikov and Ali Yuzeir – will step onto the beach arena of SENSHI 32 Grand Prix on July 11. They will defend Bulgaria’s honor in highly competitive KWU Full Contact bouts against dangerous opponents from around the world. In the main Grand Prix tournament bracket, fans will see Ali Yuzeir competing for the prestigious 85 kg title in front of a…

Apparently, game developers would rather stay cool, head to the beach, and relax than sit in front of a computer working on their next game, or maybe that’s not true at all, and I’m just talking nonsense.I say that because June’s release schedule has been remarkably light. Sure, we had Steam Next Fest, which at least gave us plenty of new demos to check out, but when it comes to full releases, you can count them on two hands.Today, we’re taking a look at everything worth checking out from the past couple of weeks, including last week’s releases, since I…