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3rd June 2026, Hannover, Germany – Following unprecedented industry demand, DSEI Germany has announced the opening of a fourth exhibition hall ahead of its debut in March 2027. DSEI Germany will be the leading exhibition for defence and security in Germany, featuring defence manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and emerging players from every level of the supply chain. Taking place from 9-12 March 2027 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds – Europe’s largest exhibition venue – the opening of another hall expands DSEI Germany’s indoor footprint to 100,000 square metres, alongside a further 25,000 square metres of outdoor display space, together covering an…

It is undoubtful that in the western world when talking small arms, the ergonomics of the AR-15 family have become a standard. Several arms manufacturers adopted it, FN Herstal launching its FN Arka 5.56×45 family of rifles at Eurosatory 2026 click on image to enlarge Standardising ergonomics on assault rifles means savings in terms of training, as soldiers do not have to cancel the muscle memory acquired on the former weapon and rebuild it on the new one. This has become an important selling item; many small arms manufacturers having adopted the AR-15 model. At Eurosatory 2026 FN Herstal will…

Defense officials need to review their special needs health care coverage to make sure it meets the needs of military families, according to a new report from government auditors.The Government Accountability Office looked at the Tricare Extended Care Health Option, known as ECHO, and its ECHO home health care benefit, known as EHHC. Military families may face challenges getting access to these services, which help individuals keep, learn or improve skills and functioning for daily living; provide durable medical equipment and incontinence supplies; and offer caregiver support, such as respite care. Families with special needs may have difficulty getting access…

Pokémon Champions features Ranked Battles, Casual Battles, and Private Battles with familiar mechanics as previous titles.The game also lets you connect with Pokémon HOME to bring certain previously befriended Pokémon into battle. The Pokémon Company opens pre-registration for its latest strategy game, Pokémon Champions, on Android and iOS. First revealed in 2025 for mobile and Nintendo Switch, the game launched on Switch on April 8, 2026, and is now set to arrive on mobile on June 17, 2026. Plus, the game will also debut as the official VGC title at Worlds 2026. Get ready to build your dream team and…

The U.S. Navy is in the process of expanding the amount of grab-and-go food stations at shore-based installations and implementing changes that will make those options accessible all day.Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, announced the development during a media roundtable Wednesday, in which he discussed the service’s recently announced food service transformation initiative.“We acknowledge that our sailors are busy,” Gray said in the roundtable. “This grab-and-go is an effort to ensure that no matter what your schedule looks like during the day, you have the opportunity not only to ensure that you get something to eat…

From the Horn to the Sahel, a jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis. The “Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026″ identifies terrorism on the continent as “the greatest uncertainty,” citing the rising capabilities of al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates. “Unlike the Middle East’s terrorist organizations, most African terrorist groups are unquestionably ascendant,” the authors wrote, pointing to larger fighting forces, greater financial resources, and the groups’ ability to move through wide swaths of territory. Many are also capitalizing on the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems and artificial…

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 plans to spend $213 million on its CV-22 fleet in fiscal 2027, about one-fifth of a $1.12 billion investment in the tilt-roter aircraft across the Pentagon. Air Force budget documents show plans to install new proprotor gearboxes built from an improved steel alloy to fix the same critical parts that failed, leading to a deadly 2023 crash in Japan, as well as a costly 2024 mishap in New Mexico. “The…

Close to 8,000 career federal employees will be moved into a new employment category with limited job protections, after the Trump administration took the final step to make Schedule Policy/Career a reality. An executive order President Donald Trump signed Wednesday afternoon formalizes the long-expected federal employment classification and eliminates civil service protections for thousands of senior-level positions across government. The move is meant to boost workforce accountability, but has also drawn sharp criticism from federal unions, employee organizations and other stakeholders. Trump administration officials said the creation of Schedule Policy/Career aims to improve employee accountability and ensure the federal workforce…

Lockheed Martin has downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone for the first time using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher. The test integrated the company’s Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking and engagement.Announced June 3, the live-fire demonstration paired the radars, Sanctum software and launcher to destroy the target at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, according to the company. Lockheed said it integrated the system and completed live-fire testing in under 45 days.The Fortem R-40 comes from a counter-drone partnership Lockheed strengthened in April, when it invested $25 million…

The GTK Boxer armoured vehicle. Credit: Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG Throughout Europe, the geopolitical landscape has become increasingly volatile, prompting a significant shift in military procurement strategies. The resurgence of tensions, particularly in Eastern Europe, is accelerating modernisation efforts aimed at enhancing the operational readiness and effectiveness of military land vehicles. Evolving threats, including hybrid warfare, have necessitated a re-evaluation of existing military assets, driving demand for vehicles that offer improved survivability, mobility, and interoperability. NATO has been central to this modernisation drive. The alliance’s emphasis on standardisation ensures that military vehicles across different nations can operate seamlessly together, improving…