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Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The bout, called “Glory in Giza,” marks the first world title fight at the ancient site and streams on DAZN. It’s set for 12 rounds with no weight limit in the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven Odds Bookmakers have Usyk priced at 1/20 or -2000, which points to an implied win chance of about 89-90%, while Verhoeven sits at 8/1 to +800, around 10-11%, with the draw near 28/1. Lines were a bit tighter earlier, with Usyk around…

Iran is “frighteningly close” from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels and constructing nuclear weapons, Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned U.S. senators on Wednesday. Wright testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, issuing a cautious warning that while Tehran may still face additional weaponization steps, the Middle Eastern nation could enrich a major uranium stockpile to weapons-grade levels sooner than expected. “They are weeks, a small number of weeks, away to enrich that to weapons-grade uranium,” Wright said when asked about Iran’s nuclear program by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Wednesday. “There’s still a weaponization process that happens after that, but…

Self-propelled artillery is driving the global artillery sector, with Europe and the Asia-Pacific way out in front as top markets.

With the massive appearance of drones and FPVs over the modern battlefield, hiding assets from enemy view has become even more important than in the past. Armoured vehicles are usually fitted with grenade launchers in the 76 mm or 81 mm calibre, generally a dozen of tubes or less being installed. At the Istanbul exhibition Özben Defence presented its Modular 36-40 mm multi-barrel launcher system, a compact launcher that can be installed from light vehicles up to main battle tanks, considerably increasing their screening capability click on image to enlarge Shooting smaller calibre grenades to save bigger calibre ones for…

With an over 40% increase in exhibitors, up to 1,400, and a 42% increase in visitors, up to 26,500, Enforce Tac 2026, the security and defence exhibition that took place at the Nürnberg Exhibition Centre 23 to 25 February confirmed its growth as well as the widening scope, moving from what originally mostly a security and law enforcement event into a wider defence and homeland security exhibition. Twenty-four delegations from 16 different countries visited the exhibition, underlining the event growing importance in the European scenario. For the first time Enforce Tac was held under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Chancellor,…

For the first time in service history, the Coast Guard is set to roll out physical fitness testing requirements to the entire force. And, officials say, the service’s most senior officers will be the first to see the test factored into their performance and promotability reporting.A 29-page guide, which has yet to be publicly released, lays out the components of the Coast Guard’s physical readiness program and testing, which will be a twice-annual requirement for all service members beginning July 1. The test requires takers to perform as many push-ups as they can in one minute; hold a forearm plank…

JERUSALEM — Israel will develop a system for extending the range of its F-35I ‘Adir’ fighter jets, Israel’s defense ministry announced May 14.Officials didn’t specify a target range for the upgraded aircraft. The F-35A — the model on which the Israeli version is based — currently has a range of 1,200 miles (2,220 kilometers), as stated on the manufacturer’s website.But the ministry mentioned that the development and implementation will involve adapting external fuel tanks based on an existing Cyclone design of the F-16I “Sufa,” Israel’s variant of the F-16, which has a reported range of approximately 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers).Elbit…

L3Harris and Comtech have collaborated on the realisation of the 5650C2/MP satellite communications modem that provides links across multiple constellations in multiple orbits, obviating the need for users to employ separate modems for separate constellations. Armada’s monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains. L3Harris and Comtech Collaborate L3Harris and Comtech are working together to introduce “the next evolution in resilient multi-orbit capability for today’s satellite communications operators” according to a press release published in late March. The two companies have developed the 5650C2/MP Satellite Communications (SATCOM) modem which they claim is…

Abstract This article examines how maritime swarm tactics are reshaping competition in contested littorals and increasing the operational burden on major naval powers. It argues that Lebanon can strengthen maritime security under conditions of asymmetry by adopting a denial-focused swarm strategy built on distributed unmanned systems and sustained presence. Rather than seeking naval parity or escalation dominance, the approach emphasizes endurance, legality, and logistical feasibility to deny adversaries easy maritime success. Introduction Maritime chokepoints are increasingly vulnerable to disruption by low-cost, distributed tactics. Recent incidents in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate how localized attacks can disrupt…

Khamzat Chimaev has finally addressed where his rivalry with Sean Strickland stands after their fight. Last Saturday, Chimaev lost his middleweight title in a razor-close split decision to Strickland after a grueling five-round war in their heated UFC 328 main event. The buildup was filled with deeply personal trash talk, escalating to the point where “Borz” even kicked Strickland during a tense pre-fight press conference under heavy security, with the hostility only growing sharper heading into fight night. However, once the Octagon doors shut, the former training partners-turned-rivals caught everyone off guard by touching gloves multiple times during the fight.…