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May 12. 2026 – Representatives of the CSG group and Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri today, on the opening day of IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, presented a strategic cooperation focused on the joint development and production of selected armoured platforms for European and other international markets. At the same time, the new CFL-120 Karpat combat platform was unveiled to the public for the first time. The medium tank, equipped with a 120 mm main gun, combines FNSS expertise in tracked armoured vehicles, CSG’s industrial and manufacturing base in Slovakia, and the firepower of Leonardo’s HITFACT® MkII turret. click on image to enlarge…

It’s a rare privilege to hear from an outgoing CPO on the very last day of their career, even more so when they have just handed over the reins to one of the biggest roles in procurement. Ana Elena Marziano has been chief purchasing officer at US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble for around six years, joining just before Covid brought the global economy to a grinding halt. It was nothing short of a baptism of fire. But with a career that had already spanned over 30 years at P&G with roles in manufacturing, supply network operations and HR,…

Getting a toned stomach is one of the most common fitness goals, especially as summer approaches. But despite what social media might suggest, there is no shortcut or single magic exercise that will reveal your abs overnight. A lean, defined midsection is the result of consistent training, smart nutrition, and evidence based habits that reduce body fat while strengthening core muscles. Understanding What “Toned” Really Means Before jumping into the tips, it is important to clarify what toning actually involves. “Toning” is not a separate physiological process. It simply refers to increasing muscle definition, which requires two things: Sufficient muscle…

There is a legal principle embedded in the federal disciplinary system that most federal employees never hear about, and that most federal managers are not taught, even though it is the single most important concept for understanding how the Merit Systems Protection Board evaluates adverse actions.Federal discipline is supposed to be rehabilitative, not punitive.This is not an attorney’s argument or an advocacy position. It is the doctrinal foundation of the Douglas factors framework established in Douglas v. Veterans Administration, 5 MSPR 280 (1981), which remains the controlling standard for penalty review in MSPB cases forty-five years later. The Board’s twelve-factor…

ISTANBUL — Canada is seeking a rapid expansion of defense and industrial ties with Turkey as Ottawa looks for trusted middle-power partners amid shifting global security dynamics, Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr said during SAHA Expo 2026.Speaking to Defense News during his first visit to Turkey, Fuhr described Ankara as a “trusted partner” and “valuable ally,” highlighting Turkish advances in drones, counter-drone systems, ammunition production and autonomous technologies as potential areas for future cooperation.“The middle powers have to come together in a way they didn’t before,” said Fuhr, reflecting the Canadian political drive to establish new…

By RFE/RL May 11, 2026 US President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” while Iranian state media listed what appeared to be no easing of the Islamic republic’s demands, including compensation for war damages and control over the Strait of Hormuz. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called “Representatives.” I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” he wrote in a terse statement on Truth Social on May 10, without indicating if it would bring the return of air strikes over Iran. The posting came shortly after Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news…

The U.S. Navy released its fiscal 2027 shipbuilding plan Monday, laying out the possibility of the service turning to allied nations to build its vessels.The confirmation of potential outsourcing comes after President Donald Trump reportedly rejected previous Navy Secretary John Phelan’s suggestion to build Trump-class battleships abroad to meet the president’s desired delivery of 2028.“Building and maintaining ships in America is central to the president’s vision and strengthens the nation’s industrial base,” the budget document said. “While American shipbuilding remains the priority, the Navy will evaluate overseas options and whether allied and partner shipbuilding can supplement domestic production if U.S.…

PR image for Spakona Inc.’s research and development into onboard AI for UAV flight demonstrations of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in collaboration with Japanese digital security systems firm Dodwell BMS Co., Ltd. (Spakona Inc., PR Times)On April 7, Tokyo-based AI company Spakona Inc. announced that it will conduct research and development of onboard AI to enable flight demonstrations involving multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in collaboration with Japanese digital security systems firm Dodwell BMS Co., Ltd.In a press release,[1] Spakona said the research will include testing AI in both simulated environments and on actual UAVs as part of a…

Crawl Tactics blends classic SRPG combat with roguelike progression and strategic environmental interactions.The game offers procedurally generated dungeons, Quest Mode, town building, mercenary training, and more. icefill has announced to launch its beloved turn-based strategy roguelike title, Crawl Tactics, on both Android and iOS on May 13, 2026. Inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and Darkest Dungeon-style dungeons, this indie game first launched on PC in 2022 and is now open for pre-registration on mobile. Get ready to build your town and defend against enemy invasions So, Crawl Tactics blends classic SRPG combat with roguelike progression while also adding fun environmental…

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M,. May 11, 2026 – The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) QuadStar™ missile recently successfully completed the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) Seeker Characterization Flight Test (SCFT), a critical risk reduction milestone for the program. The test paves the way for continued testing as the U.S. Army moves into the next phase of the future replacement for the legacy Stinger missile. What happened: A Lockheed Martin QuadStar missile launched from a Command Launch Assembly (CLA) and flew a tactical trajectory, demonstrating the seeker performance at a range exceeding the legacy system capability. Key objective: The team set out to validate the…