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ROSTOCK, Germany — The U.S. and NATO allies will launch scaled-back drills in the Baltic Sea this week, as conflicts in other regions draw ships away, though the exercise will still send a message of unity and strength to Russia, a senior German military official said.The annual exercise, held for more than five decades since 1971, brings together some 20 vessels from 15 nations with around 6,000 personnel – roughly half the size of last year’s drills – during a period of heightened tensions in the Baltic region. Officials say the smaller footprint reflects operational realities rather than waning commitment,…

Bill Grant, the bodybuilding icon known to millions as the “Man of Steel” has passed away at the age of 79, as tributes flood in to remember a legend. Finding success during bodybuilding’s Golden Era, Grant’s ambition to build muscle began aged 9, leading him to trained in his bedroom and a pal’s back yard. The bright lights would beckon, however, and Grant entered his first serious competition in his mid-twenties, placing a respectable sixth at the Mr. USA event. Through trial and error, Grant made steady progression thanks to his passion for building his physique and walked away with…

Tatsuro Taira tried to make history in a recent high-octane clash with Joshua Van, and someone close to the former weighed in on that UFC title bout. Taira was aiming to be the first ever Japanese fighter to win a UFC championship, and despite a spirited effort, was halted inside the distance by Joshua Van last month in Newark, New Jersey.  Hiromasa Ougikubo is the referenced combatant in question who is close to Taira, and Ougikubo is one of the top-level flyweights in the world today. Ougikubo is the reigning and defending flyweight champion under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner…

How analytics, supplier intelligence and risk-aware technologies are reshaping modern procurement strategies. Source: Logistics Manager The post Logistics Manager: Data-Driven deals appeared first on The Hackett Group®.

Hanwha Ocean has signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group at the U.S. Embassy in Greece to revitalize Greece’s shipbuilding industry and enhance maritime sovereignty. Hanwha Ocean press release The signing ceremony was attended by Sean seongwoo Park, Vice President of Hanwha Ocean’s Naval Ship Business; Panagiotis Xenokostas, President of ONEX Group; Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece; Harry Theoharis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece; Juseong Lim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Greece; and James Heller, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Korea. This agreement reaffirms both companies’ commitment to…

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. — In a significant leap forward for aerial warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps has successfully integrated its iconic H-1 helicopter fleet with advanced, low-cost drone technology, demonstrating a new and lethal capability for the modern battlefield. During a recent exercise, Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Air Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1stMarine Division, showcased the ability of the UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper helicopters to act as airborne motherships, extending the reach and lethality of first-person view drones to strike targets from…

Great powers rarely fail because they are unaware of their problems. More often, they fall apart because they misidentify or only partially identify the root of those problems. The ability to accurately diagnose weaknesses, to distinguish between temporary constraints and structural limits, and to generate the political will to fix deep-seated problems separates states that adapt and thrive from those that stagnate or crumble.China today faces an imposing list of challenges that it needs to assess and address. Economic growth is slowing, the population is aging, the financial system is under stress, and other countries have been tightening trade controls…

Following on from Murray discussion of Athenian Archers in AWA 397, Tim asks “It would be interesting to hear of the effectiveness of the archers. In wargaming, Cretan archers are usually considered as better than other archers, similar to Belearic slingers. Was this actually true or just a wargaming tradition?” Murray investigates Join us on Patreon patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

Armada’s Curran Papers articles are written by electromagnetic spectrum specialists and practitioners. The series is named after Dr. Joan Curran, the Welsh physicist known for her pioneering work developing the chaff anti-radar countermeasure during the Second World War. We hope the series honours her memory by showcasing innovative perspectives relevant to Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO). Much of today’s defence debate is rightly focused on cognitive electronic warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, data convergence, and the ability to build faster and more intelligent kill chains.[1] These are essential themes. Without…

Play now the most famous battle of the American Civil war with SGS Battle Series. After months of thorough efforts by Vincent Bernard, the game is now releasing for you to discover and, hopefully, enjoy this rendition of one of the most important battles of the US Civil War. The Battle SGS Battle for Gettysburg covers the complete battle of Gettysburg between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia (General Lee, with 75,000 men and 250 guns) and union Army of the Potomac (General Meade, with 90,000 men and 360 guns) from July 1 July 3, 1863, in the Eastern Theater…