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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 Lockheed Martin on June 1 opened a new assembly facility in Courtland, Ala., where it will produce a new interceptor meant to protect the U.S. from intercontinental ballistic missiles. The facility will house a digital-centric production line for the Next Generation Interceptor that company officials say can be expanded and reconfigured based on Pentagon demand. “We have built it specifically with the intent to expand the footprint of the production facility,”…

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — For the first time, South Korea has officially declared a national strategic roadmap to adopt nuclear-powered attack submarines, known as SSNs naval jargon.Seoul plans to launch its first boat in the mid-2030s, and commission it in “the late 2030s,” the government proclaimed last week.The Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced what it has dubbed the “Basic Plan for the Development of South Korean Nuclear-Propelled Submarines” on May 26.This effort is being labeled as the Jang Bogo-N project, named after South Korea’s first ever submarine; built in Germany, it was commissioned in 1992. The “N” refers to…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds – Washington. The SpaceX Wins $4.16B Deal for New U.S. Military Satellite Network program marks a major step in the Pentagon’s effort to build a more advanced space-based surveillance architecture capable of tracking airborne and missile threats across the globe.The multibillion-dollar contract positions SpaceX at the center of one of the U.S. military’s most ambitious space modernization initiatives. The project is expected to support the deployment of a new generation of military satellites designed to improve detection, tracking and monitoring of potential threats ranging from ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons to military aircraft operating in contested…

Lots of people train hard in BJJ, but if you just go out there and smash yourself against tough opponents, you’ll probably get injured and bring your progress to a screeching halt. My guest on today’s brand new episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast has a better way to train where you can go hard but still stay safe, and where you and your training partner BOTH improve. Check out episode 477 of The Strenuous Life Podcast featuring BJJ and Luta Livre black belt Chris “The Villain” Paines on the platform of your choice… Check out Chris’s personal Instagram at…

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyГазета— Gazeta…

Event: UFC Abu Dhabi: “Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr.”Date: Sat., July 25, 2026Location: Etihad Arena, Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, UAEStart times: Paramount+ Prelims at 12 p.m. ET | Paramount+ Main Card at 3 p.m. ET155 lbs.: Ismael Bonfim vs. Axel Sola205 lbs.: Brendson Ribeiro vs. Magomed Tuchalov185 lbs.: Magomedrasul Gasanov vs. Abubakar Vagaev170 lbs.: Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman*Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change.*For more upcoming UFC events click here.

Rampart Range Day – Glock G45 COA Rampart had the Glock G45 COA on display as well as available for firing on the range. As recently adopted by Canada’s Halifax Regional Police, the Gen 5 G45 is equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic system incorporating an exclusive A-CUT mounting solution, Streamlight TLR-7 X weapon-mounted light and Safariland duty holsters. This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart. This entry was posted on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 18:00 and is filed under LE,…

Impression of the future 212CD submarine. Credit: TKMS. German Defence Minister visited Montreal, where he engaged with local defence suppliers While there, Pistorius urged for “strategic” cooperation on the 212CD right before Canada is due to make a decision on its future submarine design His comments come shortly after Hanhwa, the South Korean competitor, made its last play for the KSS-III design German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Montreal to form new industrial ties with Canadian defence firms, amid a contest between Europe and the Asia-Pacific to secure a key North American submarine deal. While Quebec province is known for…

Taufkirchen (Germany), 01 June 2026 – HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of Nedinsco, headquartered in Venlo, the Netherlands, after receiving all required regulatory approvals. Nedinsco is a leading European specialist in opto-mechatronic subsystems for armoured vehicles, designing and manufacturing periscopes, driver-vision systems, and sensor units for some of the most important land platforms in service across Europe. The acquisition strengthens HENSOLDT’s Optronics division and expands the company’s capability in vehicle optronics, situational awareness, and rapid prototyping for defence applications. HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre said: “Nedinsco is a company with a strong track record, a highly skilled team, and a product…

Mental toughness is a cornerstone of Kyokushin Karate, and practitioners in this martial art must develop a resilient mindset to face physical and mental challenges in training and real-life situations. The rigorous nature of Kyokushin training, including full-contact sparring and demanding physical conditioning, requires practitioners to cultivate mental strength. Here are several ways in which mental toughness is fostered in Kyokushin: Physical Endurance Training: Kyokushin training is physically demanding and pushes practitioners to their limits. Endurance drills, such as long-distance running, intense calisthenics, and extended sparring sessions, build physical stamina and require mental resilience. Practitioners learn to push through fatigue,…