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Global Times By Global Times Published: Jun 15, 2026 01:13 PM Chinese private space company CAS Space’s Kinetica-1 Y14 carrier rocket blasted off at 11:44 am on Monday from Northwest China’s Dongfeng space innovation pilot zone, sending eight satellites into pre-set orbits. The mission was announced a success, with the launch vehicle becoming the first commercial rocket model in China to have delivered more than 100 satellites into space, CAS Space told the Global Times on Monday. The mission marked the 14th flight of the Kinetica-1 rocket. To date, the solid-propellant launch vehicle has successfully sent a total of 105…

Picture two fighter jets streaking across the sky. One is big, loud, and built to dominate the airspace around it. The other is lean, nimble, and can switch from dogfighting to dropping precision bombs before heading home for dinner. Which one would you want on your side?That’s the question behind one of military aviation’s longest-running debates: F-15 vs F-16.At first glance, comparing the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon seems straightforward. They were both born during the Cold War, both carry American engineering DNA, and both have earned legendary reputations in combat. But here’s the twist that often gets…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds, Paris – The Turkish defense products Eurosatory 2026 exhibition display has underscored Ankara’s growing ambitions to become a leading global supplier of military technology.At one of the world’s largest defense exhibitions, Turkish companies presented a broad portfolio of advanced systems ranging from unmanned aerial vehicles and armored platforms to electronic warfare solutions and precision-guided weapons.The strong Turkish presence at Eurosatory reflects years of investment in domestic defense production and technology development. Once heavily dependent on foreign suppliers, Turkey has steadily expanded its indigenous defense industry, enabling local companies to compete for contracts across Europe, the Middle…

Editor’s note: This is part of a running series of essays by Iskander Rehman, entitled “Applied History,” which seeks, through the study of the history of strategy and military operations, to better illuminate contemporary defense challenges.The fall of Singapore on February 15 stupefied the Prime Minister. How came 100,000 men … to hold up their hands to inferior numbers of Japanese? Though his mind had been gradually prepared for its fall, the surrender of the fortress stunned him. He felt it was a disgrace. It left a scar on his mind. One evening, months later, when he was sitting in…

Patria introduced Patria WISPR (Weapon Indication and Sensing Passive Radar) at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 16 June 2026, expanding the company’s passive sensor offering with a new radar solution for counter-battery operations. This first-of-its-kind system for projectile detection and weapon locating has been designed to operate without being detected in the radio spectrum. Patria WISPR supports survivability and availability through continuous, silent surveillance based on Passive Coherent Location technology. Ongoing military operations have led armed forces to reassess how to maintain continuous battlefield surveillance in environments where emissions increase exposure. “Patria WISPR will be critical in enabling a…

Sneak Peek – Raider Green You read that right..Raider Green. At SOF Select we got a sneak peek of two new pack variants from Mystery Ranch which are destined for MARSOC. The 3 Day Assault Pack and Mountain Ruck feature a two-tone color way with Raider Green being paired with Coyote buckles and zippers. Why Raider Green? Back in October, 2024, MARSOC announced it would be ditching MultiCam and reverting to a more traditional Green color scheme. This is the result. This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 12:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Packs, SOF, SOF…

History and the politics of memorialising the past are never far from the surface in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the complex border regions of Poland and Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Warsaw has been one of Kyiv’s strongest backers and has also emerged as one of Europe’s leading states in terms of defence spending. However, as the war has gone on, tensions have started to simmer again, from protests by Polish farmers and concerns over immigration, to now most critically, the veneration and naming of a military unit in Ukraine after the…

MBDA signs experimentation contract with the French Procurement agency (DGA) to supply AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition. Product was developed in less than two years, and self-financed by MBDA. Latest innovation demonstrates MBDA’s and its partners’ capacity to adapt to changes on the battlefield and to the needs of the armed forces.  MBDA has signed a trial contract with the DGA for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition (RCA), which includes experimentation and training phases for the Technical Section of the Army (STAT) and the French Navy.  This latest contract is indicative of MBDA’s ability to meet the requirements of the…

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD lets you travel back to the origins of the Kingdom and face a young Vez’nan.You can command 12 heroes, build 15 towers, and cast 9 upgradeable spells while battling through 18 campaign stages across three regions of Linirea. Ironhide Game Studio has announced to launch their new fantasy tower defense strategy title, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis, on Android, iOS, and PC on September 24, 2026, for $6.99. This latest entry to the beloved Kingdom Rush series was first revealed to launch soon on mobile and PC back in February 2026 and is now open for global pre-registration. Return to the…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Details are still coming in, but a B-52 bomber has crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The base’s official Facebook and X pages have posted the following statement: “A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m. Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.” ALERT: A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on…