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Pictured: Typhoon aircraft firing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) in April 2026 trial. Credit: Crown copyright / UK Ministry of Defence. The UK has tested and deployed the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) in just two months The system will be used to provide precision strike capabilities against Iranian attack drones in the Middle East Royal Air Force (RAF) IX Squadron, currently based in Cyprus, will launch the weapon from Eurofighter Typhoon jets RAF IX Squadron will launch the APKWS weapon from Eurofighter Typhoons to counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) that pose a threat in Middle East. The…

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Since its proclamation of independence from Somalia in May 1991, Somaliland has sought international recognition for the territories under its control. Despite functioning as a de facto independent state for years, it lacked any formal recognition on the international stage until recently, when Israel became the first state to officially recognize Somaliland as an independent state. On Dec. 26, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel and Somaliland had signed a joint declaration establishing full diplomatic relations, describing it as being in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.Despite the enthusiastic reception in Somaliland, Israel’s move did not receive…

The latest member of Saab tactical Sirius Compact R-ESM (Radar-Electronic Support Measures) sensor family has been unveiled at the AOC EW Europe symposium in Helsinki: it is the L24R model which represents an extension specifically built “for persistent, fixed-suite surveillance, offering wide-area strategic coverage,” said Carl-Johan Bergholm, Head of Saab’s Business Area Surveillance. The new system is already under contract for an unidentified NATO launch customer, with deliveries planned for around the middle of next year click on image to enlarge The Sirius Compact is “a family of modular and scalable passive EW sensors, providing a true force-multiplier by enhancing…

Of all the things I had in my “maybe this will happen in 2026” bingo card, playing Theatre of War wasn’t one of them. Going back and finishing Elden Ring? Yes, sure. Do a full campaign of War In The East 2? Who knows? Maybe finally review Into The Breach, a game I have been wanting to talk about since it came out in 2018! But playing Theatre of War? Didn’t even cross my mind. In all honesty, I didn’t even remember this whole series existed, and I have several physical copies of it hanging around. Color me surprised when,…

From May 14 to 15, U.S. President Donald Trump held a summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In addition to pageantry, the summit featured discussions about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, and bilateral trade. Both Washington and Beijing emphasized a relationship based on “constructive strategic stability.”Many countries, particularly those in Asia, were watching closely to see how the two leaders got along, what they agreed on, and what divided them. We asked four experts to tell us about the reactions in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines.Read more below.William Chou Senior Fellow and Deputy Director…

Global Times By Global Times Published: May 19, 2026 10:48 AM On Tuesday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sent a carrier task group led by the aircraft carrier Liaoning to relevant waters of the Western Pacific to conduct training on such subjects as far-seas tactical flight, live firing, support and cover, and integrated search and rescue, so as to test and enhance the realistic combat training capabilities of the forces, according to the PLA Navy offcial Wechat account. This is a routine training organized in accordance with the annual plan, which aims to enhance the military’s capability to…

Ukraine’s guided aerial bomb (GAB) is ready for combat deployment. Credit: Ukraine MoD. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that its indigenously produced glide bomb has completed all necessary testing and is now ready for deployment in combat operations. According to a statement from the MoD on 18 May 2026, a participant in the Brave1 initiative developed the glide bomb over a period of 17 months. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The guided aerial bomb is equipped with a 250-kilogram warhead…

SOFEX (Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference) has been the premier meeting ground for global defense leaders since launching in 1996. But for 2026, the event is breaking its own mold. Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, The Supreme Commander of The Armed Forces, SOFEX is returning to the Aqaba International Exhibition and Convention Center with exciting new changes that bridge the gap between high-level military strategy and public engagement. Here are seven new things SOFEX 2026 is introducing this year: The New Elite Badge Bridging the gap between a standard visitor and an official military delegation,…