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When India’s third ballistic missile-carrying, nuclear-powered submarine — the INS Aridhaman — entered service on April 3, 2026, it marked a milestone decades in the making.With three boomers, India can now reliably always maintain at least one on deterrent patrol, thus completing the sea leg of its nuclear deterrent. Earlier, India successfully tested the capability to deploy multiple independently targetable warheads from a single missile. If it integrates multiple warheads into its sea-launched ballistic missiles, India further ensures it can cause unacceptable damage to an aggressor in response to an initial nuclear strike. With these capabilities, India now has the…

On Day 1 of Saha Expo, which takes place at the Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Aselsan unveiled one kamikaze unmanned surface vessel (USV) and the Kiliç family of kamikaze underwater vehicles, showing its increasing presence in the naval scenario Unmanned naval systems proved their value in Ukraine, damaging several Russian ship. Surface and underwater unmanned systems are being developed in numbers, and the leading electronic company in Turkey, Aselsan, unveiled a family of kamikaze UUVs at the Istanbul exhibition, its two members being named Kiliç, the number showing the maximum range. click on image to enlarge Starting from the…

The war with Iran has once again raised questions about Washington’s ability to prioritize its interests in East Asia and particularly to manage intensifying competition with Beijing. Furthermore, the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have presented American and Chinese leaders with new challenges and potential opportunities, as they respond to the war’s global impacts. We asked five experts to address how the war is shaping competition between Washington and Beijing.Read more below.Zack CooperSenior Fellow at the American Enterprise InstituteBoth sides may be taking different lessons from the Iran War. Beijing appears to see it as another…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds, Manila — The United States is expanding its use of unmanned systems in maritime environments as the US Army Rampage USV test boosts coastal intelligence operations during recent trials in the Philippines.The testing reflects a growing emphasis on enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in complex coastal regions. As strategic competition intensifies in the Indo-Pacific, improving real-time intelligence has become a key operational priority.The Rampage unmanned surface vessel is designed to operate in littoral environments where traditional platforms may face limitations. Its ability to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions without onboard personnel makes it particularly suited…

The full broadcast team for UFC 328 has been revealed ahead of Khamzat Chimaev battling Sean Strickland in the main event from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.The usual trio is set to call the fights with Jon Anik handling play-by-play duties while comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan serves as color commentator alongside UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier.Megan Olivi is set to handle reporting duties in the arena during UFC 328.UFC officials confirmed the broadcast plans to MMA Fighting on Tuesday.Veteran broadcaster Kate Scott hosts the event from the desk where she’ll be joined on…

Credit: US MarineDefense Feeds, Washington — The US Navy is strengthening its small craft fleet as the US Navy RHIB boats order expands maritime operations capability through a new program valued at up to $650 million.The plan includes the procurement of as many as 474 composite rigid-hull inflatable boats, widely known as RHIBs. These vessels play a critical role in a wide range of naval missions, from security operations to logistics and special operations support.RHIBs are among the most versatile platforms in naval service. Their speed, maneuverability and durability make them well suited for operations in both open waters and…

Japan’s long-dormant defense industry is finally waking up. Constrained by a constitution imposed by the Allied military occupation after World War II, Japan has for decades adhered to a pacifist security policy. It technically maintains no military (although its Self-Defense Forces are more formidable than many foreign militaries), and until last month, the government had forbidden the export of lethal weaponry. Cultural attitudes have reinforced Japan’s pacifism: Japanese citizens have historically derided hawkish politicians and defense firms as “merchants of death.”These constraints on defense production have taken their toll. Japan is almost entirely dependent on the United States as a…

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Alexander Volkov believes Alex Pereira might be walking into a trap with his heavyweight debut. Volkov is a top heavyweight contender and he is intrigued by the UFC Freedom 250 matchup between Pereira and Ciryl Gane. “Poatan” is moving up in weight, relinquishing the light heavyweight gold in the process. He’ll be competing against Gane with the interim heavyweight title at stake on June 14. During an interview with MMAFighting, Volkov admitted that he feels Pereira would be an easier fight for him than a rematch with Gane if main heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall isn’t ready to return in a…

Aurizn and PMB will support the UK nuclear submarine programme. Credit: © Aurizn. South Australian defence companies Aurizn and PMB Defence have formed a partnership to contribute to the UK’s nuclear submarine battery programme. As part of the agreement, Aurizn will supply technical support for electrical battery systems, providing analytical and engineering expertise to assist PMB Defence’s efforts on the programme. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Aurizn’s involvement will include work to enhance understanding of battery system performance, guide design approaches, and…