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As maritime operations shift toward distributed, network-centric and increasingly asymmetric engagements, unmanned systems are emerging as a defining element of naval power. From littoral zones to critical infrastructure protection, navies are seeking scalable, cost-effective capabilities that can extend reach, reduce risk to personnel and operate effectively in contested environments. Sponsored content At SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, ASELSAN is set to introduce a new generation of unmanned naval solutions that reflect this transformation. With this step, ASELSAN is extending its established ambition in maritime capabilities into the domain of autonomous and unmanned systems. Building on its established expertise in integrated naval…

On April 29, 2026, the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo hosted the KWU SENSHI JAPAN 1st International Tournament, the first international KWU SENSHI event held in Japan. According to the tournament information site, the event was designed as a major international competition, with participation projected at around 400 athletes and World Cup qualification opportunities attached to the Champion Class divisions. The competition carried special importance because the winners of the Champion Class categories for athletes aged 14 to 21 earned berths for the KWU SENSHI World Cup, scheduled for July in Bulgaria. The event therefore served not only…

At the Istanbul exhibition MKE has shown for the first time two hard-kill effectors, a laser and a missile systems, and a sensor, in the form of an acoustic system, which are now being proposed in conjunction with existing systems forming the Tolga short-range air defence system click on image to enlarge Starting from the sensor, the acoustic systems is capable to detect an aerial vehicle at 100-1,500 metres, depending on dimensions and acoustic signature, and classify it. A built-in GPS allows to know the exact position of the sensor, which is transmitted via radiofrequency to the command post, together…

The colorful roguelite deckbuilder from Serial Project and Kakehashi Games lets players try its first dungeon during Steam Deckbuilders Fest 2026. Serial Project and Kakehashi Games have launched the very first public demo for Serial World, a roguelite deck builder being developed by a two-person Japanese development company formed by Takashi Maeda (a developer formerly working at Level-5) and Sho Kawasaki (also a former developer at Level-5). The demo is currently available to download for free via Steam as part of the 2026 Steam Deckbuilders Fest. The demo will be playable through May 11 while the full version of Serial…

CARLISLE, Pa. — U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Army War College’s 2026 Strategic Landpower Symposium here May 5, challenging the next generation of strategic leaders to question familiar assumptions and embrace what he called “I-Cubed” leadership. Speaking to War College students, faculty, and senior military and civilian leaders gathered under this year’s theme, “Peace Through Strength,” Brunson framed the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance as a permanent, land-based projection platform anchoring American power in the Indo-Pacific. “Tactical excellence is a prerequisite.…

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Iran Press TV Tuesday, 05 May 2026 5:43 AM Iran has categorically rejected a recent resolution adopted by the Arab League, saying “no attempt to shield the perpetrators of aggression” will absolve those responsible of their international obligations. In a letter addressed to the United Nations Security Council, Iran’s Permanent Representative, Amir Saeid Iravani, dismissed Resolution 9245, transmitted by Bahrain as chair of the 165th session of the Council of the Arab League. “The Islamic Republic of Iran categorically and unequivocally rejects this resolution in its entirety, together with the unfounded, misleading, and politically motivated allegations contained therein,” Iravani wrote.…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. The strikes come a day after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks on the UAE as well as U.S. Navy vessels and the commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The extent of the damage is unclear at the moment, as is whether U.S. assets came under fire today, though no indications have emerged that they have. We have reached out to CENTCOM…

WARSAW, Poland — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he is working with the country’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, to lift the nation’s ban on exporting weapons, with numerous foreign militaries showing interest in Ukrainian unmanned systems, anti-drone solutions and other tech.Local officials say they believe the remaining months of 2026 are a realistic timeframe for the first export contracts.We have “discussed in detail with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine the launch of arms exports, specifically the regulatory steps intended to support our state’s agreements and weapons production,” Zelenskyy wrote in an April 29 social media post.Ukraine’s arms makers…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 05 May 2026 7:34 AM A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that the repercussions of any further escalation against Iran will be considerably severe for the United States, stressing that Washington will utilize all its military power but will be defeated at the hands of Iranian forces. “The fallout of escalation of tensions between Iran and the US will be much more severe for the latter. The US will flex its muscles, but will ultimately be defeated,” Major General Yadollah Javani, deputy commander of the IRGC for political affairs, said…