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ASELSAN is participating in the EFES 2026 Exercise, recognised as one of the world’s most significant military drills, with its most advanced technologies and systems. The EFES Exercise, organised under the coordination of the Turkish Armed Forces and attracting considerable international attention, again highlights the strength of the Turkish defence industry. The defence industry showcase, organised by the Presidency of Defence Industries and held concurrently with the Exercise, features ASELSAN among its key participants, drawing substantial interest from visitors and military delegations with its advanced technological solutions. Field-Proven Systems of ASELSAN While showcasing its next-generation defence systems at its booth…

Sting simulates enemy air defences for RAF pilot training exercises. Credit: Crown/ Royal Air Force. The Royal Air Force (RAF) has implemented a new training system, named Sting, to support frontline pilots in preparing for modern air defence threats encountered during operations. The Sting system creates “highly simulated” enemy air defences, enabling pilots to train against scenarios that reflect the conditions posed by sophisticated surface-to-air missile systems.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more RAF pilots operating fourth and fifth generation aircraft are now able to engage with threat signals…

In this report, the authors examine the role of Qualified Medical Evaluators — physicians who have been certified by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation to assess injured workers and write reports — in California’s Medical-Legal system. The report includes analyses of data from the California Department of Industrial Relations and stakeholder interviews to assess whether the system is sustainable and is meeting its intended purpose. This research was funded by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and conducted by RAND Health.This publication is part of the RAND research report series. Research reports present research findings and objective analysis…

Falaj 3-class missile boat. Credit: ADSB. Leonardo and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, have signed a contract valued at approximately €320m ($371m) to deliver naval combat systems for the Kuwait Navy’s Al Dorra missile boat programme.   The agreement, announced on 20 May 2026, will see Leonardo’s next-generation combat systems supplied for the Falaj 3 configuration.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more EDGE Group last year secured a Dh9bn deal with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence to provide FALAJ3 missile boats. Under the contract,…

Adriano Moraes is seemingly aligning himself with Sean Strickland amid the latter’s beef with Ariel Helwani. All of this kicked off when Helwani went after Strickland for backtracking on some of his inflammatory pre-fight comments toward Khamzat Chimaev before the American unseated ‘Borz’ to become a two-time UFC middleweight champion in the process. In an excerpt from The Ariel Helwani Show, provided by X account @HappyPunch, in the wake of UFC 328, Helwani said, “That is the biggest bunch of bulls**t I’ve ever heard. That is fraud. That is cowardly s**t. You cannot walk that back. You called Khamzat’s mother…

Every time reports emerge about a potential reduction of U.S. forces or capabilities in Europe, the old continent falls into the same cycle of anxiety and panic. The same applies to announcements about delayed or suspended deployments, planned rotations, or broader force posture reviews.A brief historical reminder here is necessary.  The 2014 Wales Defense Investment Pledge is still often misunderstood in Europe as little more than an American demand for higher defense spending. In reality, it reflected something broader already taking shape in Washington: the expectation that Europe would gradually assume far greater responsibility for conventional defense on its own continent.…

Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a morning panel today about the importance of SOF partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. During the one-hour conversation, the four participants discussed how building trust through international alliances enhances collective readiness and interoperability, making it a prerequisite for mission success in contested environments. “I think the most important thing is to continue to build trust between partners within the alliance, [and] also between partners,” Swedish army Brig. Gen. Rickard Johansson, commander of Sweden’s special operations forces,…

Two crossed silver skis will adorn the garrison caps of soldiers serving in the Army’s 10th Mountain Division, the service said Thursday, in a nod to insignia often worn by the unit’s very first ranks, who specialized in alpine warfare decades before. The division adopted the insignia during its creation in 1943 as a unit dedicated to fighting in frigid, mountainous terrain, the Army said. Though the 10th Mountain Division has since diversified its mission, leaders said the move serves to remind soldiers of the unit’s storied past and lofty standards. “When a soldier puts on that cap and sees…

The House overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction and other programs for fiscal 2027 that included full funding for veterans health care and benefits. The bill, which also provides appropriations for veterans-related agencies such as the American Battle Monuments Commission and Arlington National Cemetery, includes nearly $450 billion for the VA in fiscal 2027, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but lower than President Donald Trump’s request of $488 billion.The bill was the first appropriations legislation to clear the House this year, in a 400-15 vote May 15 that Rep. John Carter,…

ROC Central News Agency 05/21/2026 03:23 PM Taipei, May 21 (CNA) Taiwan’s drone industry is expected to expand significantly by 2030, with projected monthly production capacity of 100,000 units and 50 percent exported, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Thursday. Chiou Chyou-huey (邱求慧), director-general of the MOEA’s Industrial Development Administration, said during a media briefing that under a government program to develop the unmanned vehicle sector, Taiwan’s drone output value grew 2.5-fold last year to NT$12.9 billion (US$408.44 million). Chiou said current monthly drone production capacity is about 15,000 units, but noted that the industry can quickly scale up…