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Israeli tactical communications specialist Commcrete is looking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, following some traction with regional early adopters of its technology. (Commcrete)Israeli technology start-up Commcrete is positioning its tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) technology – which enables any line-of-sight and VHF/UHF radio devices to access satellite connectivity – for defence, public security and commercial operations in Southeast Asia.Conventional SATCOM systems often struggle in the region’s complex environments, but Commcrete’s CEO and Co-Founder Itzik Daniel Michaeli, told Asian Military Review in a statement that the company’s technology is already being used in parts of Southeast Asia.He did not disclose…

For nearly a century, America’s defense industrial strength yielded a subtle benefit: influence as the world’s security guarantor of choice. But the system that once anchored partner access to U.S. weaponry is now an obstacle. Modern statecraft — the interplay of industry, diplomacy, and defense — requires a fresh approach to regulating defense trade.While the American arsenal accounts for more than 40 percent of global arms transfers, that share largely comprises exquisite systems for which the United States is unable to meet its own demand, let alone the needs of other nations. Arab partners expended hundreds of high-end interceptors to…

Saab and Scania France have jointly signed a contract with direction générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments) for supply of Giraffe 1X radars and development of a solution with Scania tactical vehicles for the French Armed Forces. The contract consists of 17 Giraffe 1X radars for the French Armed Forces. One Giraffe 1X radar will be used for test and evaluation purposes and 16 Giraffe 1X radars will be installed on the Scania V3P chassis, a tactical vehicle developed by Scania France and its SPAD (Scania Public and Defense) division in Angers, France. The contract also includes spare parts,…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds, Norfolk — The United States Navy is continuing its surface fleet modernization as the US Navy USS Ted Stevens arrival strengthens Aegis fleet defense following the destroyer’s arrival in Norfolk. The future USS Ted Stevens represents one of the Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, equipped with advanced radar and missile defense systems designed to address increasingly complex aerial threats.The arrival marks another milestone in the Navy’s effort to expand next-generation fleet defense capability. Flight III destroyers are intended to significantly improve air and missile defense performance compared to earlier variants of the Arleigh Burke…

Article by Emma Grace Brown. Website: Adult martial artists juggle careers, families, social obligations, and physical fatigue while trying to stay sharp in their discipline. Unlike full-time competitors, most adults train around life—not instead of it. The real challenge isn’t how hard you train. It’s whether you keep showing up. Consistency, not intensity, is what shapes skill over time. A steady rhythm of practice compounds quietly. Missed weeks, on the other hand, create friction that makes restarting harder than continuing. Key Takeaways for Staying on Track Short, regular sessions outperform occasional all-out workouts. Momentum matters more than motivation. Clear, written…

ASELSAN is participating in the EFES 2026 Exercise, regarded as one of the world’s most important military exercises, with its most advanced technologies and systems. The EFES Exercise, conducted under the coordination of the Turkish Armed Forces and attracting significant international attention, once again showcases the strength of the Turkish defense industry. The defense industry display, organized under the coordination of the Presidency of Defense Industries and held simultaneously with the Exercise, features ASELSAN among its leading participants, attracting significant attention from visitors and military delegations with its advanced technology solutions. Field-Proven Systems of ASELSAN While exhibiting its next-generation defense…

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BAE Systems PLC © Anduril © Tekever © Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone. Project NYX is the Army’s concept demonstrator programme to develop Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS), capable of operating as ‘loyal wingmen’ to Apache crews across a range of missions. These will include reconnaissance, precision strike, target acquisition and electronic warfare in contested environments. The drones will be fully autonomous with Apache pilots benefitting from the information they’re providing, without needing to control them directly. All decisions which result in the use of…

A pair of former UFC champions will headline UFC 329.Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway are set to clash in a rematch in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11.In the first meeting between the two UFC stars, McGregor defeated Holloway in the second fight of his UFC career via unanimous decision at UFC Boston on Aug. 17, 2013. That was a featherweight fight, but the rematch will be a welterweight contest.Paddy Pimblett also makes his return in the co-main event as he squares off…

Terry Gerton Mike, I want to start with you. We’re talking about glacier flooding in Alaska. That doesn’t seem like a Corps of Engineers project to me, but what’s changed on the ground there in Alaska that has made this particular issue something the federal government and the Army Corps of Engineers thought they needed to step in and address? Mike Records Yeah, Terry, this is a really interesting, challenging and complex problem that is really something that the Army Corps is uniquely able to jump in and address. And I’ll just start by basically describing the problem here. So…