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The Russian military has introduced the Sprint-030 Ku-band satellite communications terminal across its forces occupying parts of Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s loss of illicit access to the Starlink constellation. In the wake of losing illicit access to the Starlink satellite communications constellation, the Russian military has been forced to rely on inferior alternatives. In February SpaceX deactivated Russian access to the company’s Starlink Satellite Communications (SATCOM) constellation in the Ukrainian theatre of operations. Russian forces deployed there had been using the constellation illicitly via terminals purchased on the black market. Starlink terminals, and hence access to the constellation,…

Fans can enjoy themed drinks inspired by popular characters like Perlica, Ardelia, and more.Arknights: Endfield has teamed up with Happy Lemon for a limited-time collaboration event in the U.S.The crossover also includes collectible merch, in-game reward codes, and a special San Diego fan event. GRYPHLINE has kicked off an exciting collaboration between their beloved 3D strategy RPG, Arknights: Endfield, and the popular bubble-tea franchise, Happy Lemon. Now, live until June 14, 2026, this crossover brings collab drinks and themed items to all Happy Lemon stores across the U.S. Enjoy character-inspired collaboration drinks and special on-site activites So, as someone who likes seeing…

Arman Tsarukyan has given more insight into Khamzat Chimaev’s brutal weight cut ahead of UFC 328.This past weekend at UFC 328, Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland by split decision. The bout was closely contested, in which Chimaev chose to stand and trade instead of his usual wrestling-heavy style. Many fans also noticed from the 32-year-old’s body language that he looked extremely drained, likely due to a tough weight cut. Images: UFC/YouTube Now, Arman Tsarukyan has discussed how brutal the Chechen-born Emirati’s weight cut really was.On the JAXXON Podcast, “Ahalkalakets” revealed that Khamzat Chimaev cut 40 pounds in…

Hey folks, fireside this week! Next week we’ll cap off our look at the Carthaginian army by covering some of the ‘odds and ends’ components (slingers, elephants), before looking at how that mixture of troop-types was employed in battle during the third century. Percy, enjoying a look out of my office window through the curtains. For this week’s musing, I figured I would answer a question that always come up in discussions of the Second Punic War: why didn’t Hannibal just take Rome? First it is worth noting this is hardly just a modern misconception – the idea that Hannibal…

Leonardo © The Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea del Perú – FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, as part of its air mobility enhancement programme aimed at addressing the country’s complex geography, challenging terrain and the need to reach remote areas. The contract brings the total number of C-27Js acquired by Peru to five, with delivery to FAP’s Grupo 8 expected in 2027. The programme has a number of offset benefits, such as localized support capabilities, generating a valuable return on the investment. This latest order marks a major milestone for the C-27J,…

WAIKIKI, Hawaii—Drones are everywhere U.S. Army Pacific forces go these days. Last week, the 25th Infantry Division used uncrewed vehicles, vessels, and aircraft to fight a simulated battle on a Philippine beach. This week, two more buzzed about the USARPAC commander’s head as he delivered the keynote speech at AUSA’s Land Forces Pacific symposium.“For us, innovation is not something we simply talk about, it’s what we put into action every day,” Gen. Ron Clark said.“This drone, the Kestrel, was produced by our soldiers at The Forge,” he said, indicating a first-person-view quadcopter that can be adapted to drop munitions or…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. An especially large motorcade ferried President Donald Trump around Beijing during his trip to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. However, a pair of heavily-laden Chinese SUVs with huge custom roofs, a configuration that does not appear to have been previously seen, were of particular interest. The motorcade also featured several other vehicles with interesting, but far less substantial additions to their roofs. The unusual SUVs were first spotted as Trump’s motorcade moved through the Chinese capital on May 13,…

John Lineker’s seven-year run with ONE Championship is over. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion exited the promotion, with the Brazilian having to serve a one-year doping suspension following a positive drug test after his March 2026 loss to Ben Woolliss at ONE Fight Night 41. Lineker tested positive for tamoxifen and metandienone, according to a company source with knowledge of the situation. Tamoxifen is listed as an anti-oestrogenic substance, while metandienone, also known as Dianabol, is an anabolic androgenic steroid. The 35-year-old Brazilian entered the Woolliss fight on a three-fight losing streak. He joined ONE Championship in 2019…

Peruvian Air Force C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter. Credit: © Leonardo S.p.A. The Peruvian Air Force has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter, bringing its total fleet to five.  This order is part of an ongoing “air mobility enhancement programme” aimed at addressing the country’s challenging terrain and improving access to remote regions, Leonardo stated in a release on 14 May 2026.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Delivery of the new aircraft to the Air Force’s Grupo 8 is scheduled for 2027.   This C-27J Spartan will…

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supporting a growing range of activities in policing, courts, corrections, and community supervision, from facial recognition and automated police report writing to case scheduling, classification, and violence prediction. This RAND report, produced for the Council on Criminal Justice Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, says that while these applications differ widely in their technical sophistication, intended use, and influence on human judgment, they are often discussed and governed as if they were a single category of technology. As a result, there is limited shared understanding of how different AI tools function, where they are deployed, and…