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LENGGRIES, GERMANY / KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (1 May 2026) UF PRO and Lindnerhof, both part of Mehler Systems, will exhibit at SOF Week 2026, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Tampa, Florida. This marks the second consecutive year both brands are present at the event. Visitors will find UF PRO and Lindnerhof at the West Mezzanine Lounge, where both brands will present their latest systems. Hosted by USSOCOM, SOF Week serves as a central platform for the global special operations community to engage with technologies and mission-focused solutions. Building on last year’s presentation, UF PRO will showcase a…

As American and Iranian diplomats gathered in early April in Islamabad for Pakistan‑mediated ceasefire talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its regional allies, including Hizballah, a sticking point emerged: whether the ceasefire was to include Lebanon. The United States and Israel initially rejected the notion that Lebanon had been part of the agreement, with President Donald Trump referring to Israeli operations there as a “separate skirmish.” Conversely, the Iranians signaled that Lebanon had been part of the agreement and threatened to unilaterally end the ceasefire if Israeli attacks continued against Lebanon.Although the ceasefire remains fragile, with Iran…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Republic of Poland 30.04.2026 The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following with concern the reports of actions taken by the Israeli armed forces against activists participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which declares to be delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Polish nationals are among the activists. Forceful activity in international waters is a serious violation of international law, including the law of the sea. We call on all parties to respect the applicable international law. The MFA stays in touch with the coordinator of the Global Sumud Flotilla operation. Polish consular service…

For decades, U.S. involvement in Libya has oscillated between neglect and fleeting moments of attention and resolve. But so far, the second Trump administration has displayed a surprising degree of interest in the oil-rich country. It appears to want to end the long-standing stalemate between Libya’s two ruling factions—the UN-recognized government of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dabaiba in the west in Tripoli and the domain of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, based in the eastern city of Benghazi.In the past year, this push has been spearheaded by Massad Boulos, U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs. After rounds…

Newly minted UFC BMF kingpin Charles Oliveira has signed a new eight-fight deal with the UFC. The 36-year-old most recently secured the BMF strap after dethroning Max Holloway at UFC 326. The Brazilian now wants another shot at the lightweight gold and is already the No. 3 contender. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Charles Oliveira of Brazil strikes Max Holloway of the United States during their BMF title bout at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Do Bronxs” fought Ilia Topuria last year at UFC 317 for the vacant…

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said on Monday the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing.A senior Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said recent German rhetoric had been “inappropriate and unhelpful.”“The president is rightly reacting to these counterproductive…

On April 18 and 19, the 1st Mountain Training was held, a remarkable experience organized by SENSHI Gym Francisco Filho at Pico do Lopo, in the city of Extrema, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The camp brought together 38 participants in a program that combined training, shared experience, personal challenge, and connection with the values of Kyokushin Karate in the midst of nature. The purpose of the event was to provide practitioners with a different kind of experience, combining physical challenge, mental discipline, and the strengthening of the martial spirit in a mountain environment, outside the traditional dojo setting. The natural landscape…

LEHI, Utah – The Utah National Guard hosted Exercise Wolverine across various locations in northern Utah, April 30, 2026. Bringing together military, civilian, academic and industry partners working scenarios for a contested homeland environment, Exercise Wolverine emphases collaboration between agencies and and with a focus on homeland security.One of key training events for Wolverine was the medical response and casualty evacuation operations, using the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) at Camp Williams, Utah. The MSTC uses advanced, life-like simulators to recreate traumatic injuries, medical evacuations, explosions, smoke, and different smells to simulate a battle zone. It also provides training for…

This is the third part (I, II) of our series looking at how Carthage’s complex, multipart armies were raised and constituted. Last time, we looked at the backbone of Carthage’s armies: North African troops levied out of Carthage’s subject communities in North Africa. These fellows seem to have been directly employed by the Carthaginian state, paid for their service, equipped by the state and mustered in Carthage itself. But beyond these troops drawn from close to the core of Carthage’s empire, we also see a pattern of Carthage mobilizing troops from more loosely and indirectly controlled places. Carthage, by the…

An executive said that the UK Ministry of Defence should complement its sovereign Oberon satellites with a commercial constellation.