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Donauwörth, Germany, 18 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan, recently entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between France and Armenia. The multi-purpose H145 helicopters will be utilised for transport missions. This acquisition represents Armenia’s first-ever contract with Airbus Helicopters, signaling a modernisation of the country’s rotorcraft capabilities with one of the most versatile and reliable platforms in its class. “It is…

In his 1966 book Men, Machines, and Modern Times, Etling E. Morison offered what would become a classic study of how people and organizations learn, or fail to learn, to live with innovation. One of my favorite vignettes is his account of an early World War II artilleryman acting as a “horse holder,” standing as if to calm the team of horses during firing, even though the gun was now pulled by a truck. The absurdity of that remnant of battlefields past comes to mind as leaders envisage how geospatial intelligence is produced—and leveraged—in the age of autonomy. Over the…

Malaysia is the third Southeast Asian nation to adopt the French-designed CAESAR, behind Thailand and Indonesia. (KNDS)On 16 June, KNDS announced on the sidelines of Eurosatory 2026 that Malaysia would acquire 18 CAESAR 155mm 6×6 artillery systems. Representatives of KNDS and its local industrial partner Advanced Defence Systems (ADS) formalised the order with KNDS at Eurosatory the same day.KNDS stated in a press release that the contract includes the granting of a license that provides technology transfer and the local assembly of Malaysian Army CAESARs by ADS.These are Malaysia’s first self-propelled artillery systems, and the CAESARs with their 155mm L/52…

Bottom lines up front WASHINGTON—A satellite feed with “Unclassified” stamped at the top of the screen shows a building with a green tin roof. The camera circles. Then a missile enters from the bottom left corner. A massive explosion, billowing smoke, particles flying everywhere. This video showed the June 12 drone strike on Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, alias “Niño Guerrero,” leader of Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang that has become one of the most infamous transnational criminal organizations in the hemisphere. Similar videos but on the high seas have become somewhat commonplace in the past year. US President Donald Trump,…

The PFL is heading back to North Carolina, and it’s bringing a local favorite.On Wednesday, the PFL announced it will host an event on Aug. 7 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., headlined by a middleweight matchup between Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta.Though he was born in Missouri, Battle (12-3, 1 no-contest) grew up in Charlotte and still trains there. He’s best known for The Ultimate Fighter 29, Battle, but he left the UFC in 2024 after repeated issues making weight. After a successful foray into Dirty Boxing, Battle made his PFL debut in March, losing to former champion Johnny…

Ukraine’s most demanding combat laboratory just produced two more weapons that a Greek defense company wants to sell to the rest of the world. Paramount Industries Innovation Systems Greece and Ukrainian defense technology firm MAC HUB announced an expansion of their strategic partnership at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris, extending a relationship that previously […]

Department of War Restores US Pacific Command Designation 16 June 2026 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands. Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Concerned with Ukraine’s ability to protect itself from the onslaught of Russian missile and drone attacks, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) is demanding to know if the Pentagon can increase deliveries of Patriot air defense system interceptors to that war-torn nation. This comes against the backdrop of extreme U.S. and allied demand on dwindling supplies of these weapons.  As we have previously noted, between U.S. usage in recent Middle East conflicts and commitments to Ukraine and nearly 20 other nations, there…

Hanwha Aerospace showcases its range of integrated air and missile defence solutions, including short-, medium- and long-range systems. How Hanwha’s L-SAM could become a viable complement within Europe’s evolving layered defence network. The global demand for advanced air defence systems is increasing at an unprecedented pace due to the overwhelming threat posed by predominantly UAS and ballistic missiles as major deep-strike attack assets. In light of the current security environment in Ukraine and the Middle East, multi-layered and highly reliable air defence systems are increasingly becoming a strategic requirement across Europe and NATO. The overall aerial threat environment has evolved…

Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje is a title fight that is quite intriguing to the former two-time UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. In the wake of UFC Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport by finally becoming the divisional kingpin of 155 pounds. The man who previously captured interim lightweight gold two times became the lineal champ outright when he stopped the previously unbeaten Ilia Topuria inside the distance on June 14th. A former UFC lightweight champion is making his return next month, and while Conor McGregor is having a…