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Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defence system (GBAD) solution for the Swedish Army brigades. The order value is approximately SEK 1.2 billion. Deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2030. The command-and-control and sensor systems continue to build on previous deliveries to FMV, strengthening Sweden’s ground-based air defence capability. This contract will provide the end-user with an improved ability to detect and counter advanced aerial threats. “We are very proud to contribute to strengthening the ground-based air defence capability of the Swedish Army brigades.…

Scott Coker is back to stir things up.Last month, the long-time MMA promoter who once helmed Strikeforce and Bellator announced his return to the MMA promotion game, which is expected to launch next year. In the weeks since he first announced his return, Coker has added an executive team to his yet-to-be-named promotion, and now that that’s in place, Coker says the real work of building out this new promotion can begin.“Exact launch date, not yet. But we’re going to launch in January of ‘27,” Coker told Yahoo Sports.“… Since we’ve announced it, we’ve had inquiries with everybody. Keep in…

Customer experience has become the real performance metric Successful information technology service delivery in the federal space is driven by metrics tied to positive customer experience, and that experience is driven by empathy and soft skills, not high-end technical chops as many assume. My perspective comes from both sides of the federal equation. I previously served in digital services at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I helped define what the metrics needed to be. Now, having stepped into IT service delivery and user experience as a contractor, I had to meet them. Much of that work meant training delivery…

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The White House is directing new federal cyber guidance and the establishment of an artificial intelligence cybersecurity “clearinghouse” under a highly anticipated AI executive order. In the Tuesday executive order on AI innovation and security, President Donald Trump directed agencies to work with the private sector to both modernize systems and “harden them against external threats.” The EO notably directs several agencies to establish a voluntary system for the government to evaluate advanced frontier AI models for cybersecurity risks before they’re released publicly. The executive order has been in the works for weeks. It comes in response to advancements in…

This report provides a review of survey efforts and best practices for measuring gender norms among very young adolescents (VYAs) ages 10 to 14 in low- and middle-income countries. Drawing on literature and expert consultations, the authors assess major platforms—including the Global Early Adolescent Study and Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence study—and identify practices to improve valid, age-appropriate gender norms measurement among VYAs. This research was sponsored by the Gates Foundation. This work was conducted in the Population Health Program of RAND Health.This publication is part of the RAND research report series. Research reports present research findings and objective analysis…

Russia launched a major bombardment of cities across Ukraine early on June 2, leaving over one hundred civilians dead or wounded. The attack, which focused primarily on Kyiv and Dnipro, was the most recent in a series of deadly overnight bombing raids beginning in early May that have signaled a new phase in Kremlin efforts to target Ukraine’s civilian population amid mounting indications that Russia’s invasion is stalling on the battlefield. The latest Russian aerial attack lasted throughout the night and featured 656 drones along with 73 missiles, according to Ukrainian Air Force officials. Significantly, this included more than thirty…

Giraffe agile multi beam radar system emerges into view, largely hidden within the foliage. Credit: Saab. Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed another order for air defence systems with Saab These radar, command and control components are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2030 The Giraffe AMB is best suited for protecting fixed national infrastructure Sweden has placed another order for ground based air defence systems as the country looks to strengthen every protective layer of its territory. The deal, which comes to kr1.2bn ($129m), will see Saab deliver units for short to medium range air defence systems before…

Onslaught is a new action film coming from extremely popular A24 studios and features UFC Champion Alex Pereira. The huge Brazilian takes on the role of ‘The Butcher’ and in screenshots from the trailer looks like a titan on the battlefield. In a similar vein to his octagon ventures, the film looks brutal aggressive and violent, much of what you expect from a Pereira performance. Onslaught is an action thriller based around a unruly squad of genetically enhanced soldiers unleashed into the world. Alongside Alex Pereira, the cast includes Adria Arjona, Reginald VelJohnson and Drew Starkey. The film is set…

Dragonfall Kingdom lets you engage in real-time strategic battles that reward smart positioning and tactics.The game offers unique heroes, diverse factions, gacha system, alliances, expansive shared world, and more. Game Hollywood Hong Kong Limited, known for Evil Awakening II: Erebus, League of Angels: Pact, and more, has announced the launch of its fantasy 4X strategy title, Dragonfall Kingdom, now available on Android. However, there are no details yet regarding an iOS release. Build your best team from powerful hero factions and dominate strategic battles So, Dragonfall Kingdom is a new fantasy 4X strategy title set in a land divided by…