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Warrenton, VA. – 16 June 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS), recently highlighted its participation in a recent C-UAS demonstration with Parsons Corporation, showcasing how interoperable technologies can help organizations detect, track, and respond to evolving drone threats. The demonstration brought together advanced sensing, command-and-control, and counter-drone technologies within a common operational environment, highlighting how organizations can leverage best-of-breed capabilities to improve situational awareness and accelerate decision-making during complex security operations. As part of the demonstration, DroneShield provided drone detection, electronic warfare, and mitigation capabilities within Parsons’ DroneArmor™ command-and-control environment. The event highlighted how open…

It takes a real commitment for an automaker to change course if its vehicle interiors have been consistently substandard. Long ago, some automakers considered interiors a low priority – a great place to save money by using copious amounts of hard, black plastic sourced from the lowest bidder. Why spend more than necessary on trim covering the lower door panel or the exhaust tunnel down near the accelerator pedal? Bob Lutz, former vice chairman of Chrysler and later General Motors, complained openly that suppliers used way too many chemicals in their plants to help a plastic part release from its…

France’s Renault Group will produce military drones with defense technology firm Thales, the companies said on Tuesday, marking a further push by the automaker into defense manufacturing.Renault will build Thales’ Toutatis remotely operated loitering munitions at one of its factories, with production of 1,000 units a month starting as early as next year, and targeting mainly overseas markets.The agreement, announced at the Eurosatory defense fair outside Paris, is the second partnership in defense between the two groups, which are also working together on a military vehicle. The companies said the deal would significantly ramp up France’s industrial capacity in a…

On June 16, 2026, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced the delivery of the first REMUS 130 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to a U.S. ally, marking a major milestone for the next generation of the world’s most widely deployed autonomous underwater vehicle. HII press release Building on more than 25 years of operational success, REMUS 130 is the latest addition to the REMUS family, which is trusted by the U.S. Navy, allied naval forces, government agencies, research institutions and commercial operators worldwide for critical undersea missions. As the third generation of the highly successful REMUS 100 series, REMUS 130 combines the reliability,…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The Air Force just got its hands on its first operational T-7A trainer jet, and officials are already thinking about adding a slew of upgrades—including some that could help the service use the Red Hawk to train less experienced pilots.  The T-7A program office released a sources sought notice June 16 for “modernization and sustainment of the T-7 family of systems” that specifies five areas where officials are looking to add capabilities, though the list is not meant to be exhaustive:  Terrain and air collision avoidance  Barrier capability  Selectable G-limits  Pilot vehicle…

Ilia Topuria lost his lightweight title and his undefeated record this past weekend at UFC Freedom 250, where he was brutally dismantled by the 37-year-old Justin Gaethje. After the Round 4 TKO loss due to corner stoppage, Topuria was quickly taken to the hospital, and reports have confirmed that he has suffered a small orbital fracture, but the good news is that “El Matador” will not require any surgery. Topuria has already issued a post-loss statement in which he stated in the end that he wants to avenge his loss to Gaethje later this year. But “The Highlight” is not…

03:31 15.6.2026 US Senator Lindsey Graham, a top supporter of President Donald Trump and also a vocal opponent of the regime in Tehran, said he was “pleased” to hear the announcement of a peace deal but that he was “somewhat concerned” about apparent differences in the two sides’ views of the accord. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to open has been agreed to. I will be watching closely the ensuing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program and other matters,’ the Republican from South Carolina wrote on X. “I am…

Referee Herb Dean took notice of former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira’s harsh criticism after UFC Freedom 250. Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira’s bid at history fell short on Sunday at UFC Freedom 250. In his highly anticipated heavyweight debut, Pereira lost to now two-time interim titleholder Ciryl Gane by TKO in just the second stoppage loss of his UFC career. Gane secured a likely rematch with undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall after UFC Freedom 250. Meanwhile, Pereira suffered a brutal setback as he plots his next move inside the Octagon. Gane appeared to land several questionable blows to…

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — When lives are on the line, every second counts. Maintaining a modernized force is at the forefront of Force Design and standardizing equipment that meets critical medical care needs is more than essential in ensuring lives are saved when it matters most.   For the first time in 20 years, the Marine Corps is fielding a fully modernized medical capability to the Fleet Marine Force, marking a major step forward in how the service sustains and saves lives in austere combat environments.  The rollout marks the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) fielding and turnover of the newly modernized Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) and Damage Control Surgery (DCS) systems.…

Russia bombed one of the most sacred religious sites in Ukraine early on June 15, marking the latest escalation in a Kremlin campaign to target the symbols of Ukrainian heritage and national identity. The drone strike on the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO world heritage site that dates back to the eleventh century, sparked a blaze and caused significant structural damage to the monastery complex’s Dormition Cathedral. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as “one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date.” Footage of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in flames stunned Ukrainians and provoked a…