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By combining over 135 years of engineering mastery with direct feedback from the field, the FN MAG® TACTICAL with Long Rail is a variant of the long-standing, widely used and combat-proven FN MAG® GPMG. Originally developed by FN Herstal, the FN MAG® is a global benchmark, currently in service with 90 nations across all operational environments. The combat-proven machine gun is engineered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, with hundreds of thousands of units adopted across the globe, ensuring full interoperability across allied defence forces. With decades of field-proven reliability, this latest evolution prioritises user interface features. The FN MAG® TACTICAL with…

SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods. The much-anticipated AEW capability is being provided through a partnership with Saab. Once the AEW sensor, named LoyalEye, is made available to MQ-9B operators and new customers, it will deliver persistent and cost-effective air surveillance capabilities in regions where it is currently unavailable.  GA-ASI conducted a validation flight of MQ-9B using AEW radar pods on May 19 from GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon flight operations facility in Southern California using a company-owned aircraft.…

The Warhammer Skulls Festival of Video Games just started on Steam, and it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with some massive sales that are very much worth checking out if you’re into the franchise, or thinking about dipping your toes into the grim-dark future of 40K, or exploring the pseudo-medieval fantasy setting of The Old World. As someone who enjoys some of these titles quite a lot, here’s a brief rundown of the titles that you might want to take a quick look at. Have a look at my best Warhammer games to play in 2026 if you want an in-depth…

The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED was built for operators who need their gear to move with them—not fight against them. It cuts unnecessary bulk while keeping the protection, scalability, and durability needed for real-world work. Its low-profile design moves better in vehicles, tight hallways, cramped doorways, and every other place your gear likes to get hung up. FirstSpear’s Tubes® Fastener technology gives you rapid don/doff capability when seconds matter—or when the briefing suddenly turns into “grab your stuff and move.” Lightweight materials and breathable mesh help keep heat down during long hours under load, because sweating through your uniform by 0900 gets…

SAN DIEGO – 21 May 2026 – The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the U.S. Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of safety reviews and software enhancements for the new uncrewed fighter jet. The return follows a strategic pause in flight testing stemming from an April 6 mishap shortly after takeoff. Other aspects of the YFQ-42A program, including ground testing and other Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) activities, continued without interruption. No one was injured in the incident, though the aircraft was a total loss. A thorough…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. When it comes to machine guns and rifles, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) wants its operators to have deadlier weapons that shoot further with greater accuracy, are lighter to carry. The command also wants some to be able to chamber hypervelocity ammunition that is under development. To get more insights about what firearms commandos will be packing in the future, we spoke with Lt. Col. Alan Wood, SOCOM’s Program Manager for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Lethality. In an exclusive interview during the…

Ronda Rousey has come and gone, and in her wake, she left a new MMA organization.MVP MMA 1 was an unequivocal success this past weekend, with Rousey, Gina Carano, Nate Diaz, and the rest of the gang drawing very respectable numbers for Netflix. So, let’s talk about the fallout from that event, plus Conor McGregor’s official return against Max Holloway.Related to your Ronda Rousey vs. Julianna Peña poll: How many of the current Top 10 women’s bantamweights would Rousey beat right now?I want to be extremely clear: everything I’m about to say is NOT the result of me being super…

A year after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Army to take on a long list of tasks—including jettisoning unwanted vehicles and aircraft and  re-focusing on unmanned systems—the Army Transformation Initiative is on uncertain ground.Hegseth has said he’s giving the document “another look,” but has declined to be more specific, frustrating lawmakers who want a detailed roadmap and timeline they can fund—or not.  “We’d like to see a concrete plan on how the Army intends to modernize, where it invests, where the investments will be made, what risks to readiness will be absorbed, and what impact it will have on…

Thankfully, the McGregor drought is almost over. Just a few days ago, UFC officially announced his return at UFC 329 on July 11 opposite former foe Max Holloway, whom McGregor defeated via unanimous decision 13 years ago when the two were rising young Featherweights. Now, they’ll collide after their respective championship reigns all the way up at 170 pounds.With his return finally announced, McGregor took to social media to thank his fans for the support and promise greatness in his comeback performance.“Thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement over the last few days, people!” McGregor began on X.…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AURORA, Colo. – Companies looking to use artificial intelligence in procurement should define the business problem the technology will solve, start with a small pilot, and expand incrementally with each successful step, sourcing executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference in late April. Procurement executives who spoke on panels or with Supply Chain Dive said AI agents would mature within software for more efficient supplier management. However, they warned that procurement teams should approach the technology cautiously to…