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Haifa, Israel, May 1, 2026 – Elbit Systems Ltd.’s FUSE will provide its THOR Group 2 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) to the U.S. Army through a partnership with Mistral Inc., under an established U.S. cooperation framework between the companies. This follows a U.S. Army contract awarded to Mistral Inc., by the Army Contracting Command, for the procurement of the THOR UAS and mission payloads for the U.S. Army’s in support of company-level small UAS needs. Under the contract, the companies will provide FUSE’s THOR Group 2 UAS, a backpack‑portable, rapidly deployable, fully autonomous multi-rotor VTOL mini-UAS, designed to support a…

Canberra, Australia – May 1, 2026 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in formal engagement as a critical step toward establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities in Australia.   Northrop Grumman and the Commonwealth of Australia will commence a structured industry-engagement process to explore, discuss and clarify potential requirements and processes relating to solid rocket motor production in Australia. A core element of the program will be the integration of Australian suppliers into the production line, ensuring Australia benefits from access to Northrop Grumman’s world-leading propulsion technology while establishing…

Paddy Pimblett has begun preparations for his next UFC fight despite not being at full fitness. Pimblett has hinted at a return at UFC 329 during this year’s International Fight Week, with a potential clash against Benoit Saint-Denis on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Saint-Denis has also dropped hints suggesting the Brit could be his opponent for the same event. It appears we could be getting BSD x Paddy at UFC 329, alongside a Conor McGregor return, a Gable Steveson debut, Sandhagen x Bautista, and more.If everything goes according to plan, we’re looking at a tremendous…

Romania is set to acquire four new vessels to be built domestically by Rheinmetall, including two large multipurpose offshore patrol vessels configured to a light corvette standard, similar to Bulgaria’s MMPV 90 program. Romania is advancing its naval modernization program with the planned acquisition of four new vessels. Two of these will be large multipurpose offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) built to a light corvette standard, similar to Bulgaria’s procurement of the MMPV 90. The remaining two vessels will be dedicated diver support and intervention ships. Mangalia Shipyards. Photo by Damen. These projects form part of a broader package of 16…

TOKYO, Japan – The U.S. Forces Japan Protection Directorate hosted a bilateral law enforcement symposium April 20-22, 2026, at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. The annual event brought together U.S. military personnel and host-nation partner agencies to address key security challenges and support USFJ’s ongoing transformation.The Protection Directorate, formerly known as the Provost Marshal Office, consists of personnel within USFJ that handle law enforcement, base defense, security operations and force protection. They are responsible for managing security postures, providing crisis response and ensuring that the command and service components have the right capabilities to accomplish their law enforcement…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. U.S. President Donald Trump is at an inflection point in the currently paused war in Iran. He is facing a legally mandated deadline tomorrow for seeking Congressional permission to continue the conflict while also reportedly meeting today with Epic Fury’s top general about future strikes. Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader signaled that his country is not willing to give in to Trump’s demands, increasing the chances hostilities could continue. This is all happening against the backdrop of a shaky ceasefire and stalled negotiations…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 16: Tony Ferguson enters the Octagon in a lightweight fight during the UFC 296 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

00:00 30.4.2026 US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should only conduct “surgically” designed military strikes in Lebanon and avoid a full resumption of the war, the president told Axios in an interview. “I told Netanyahu he has got to do it more surgically. Not knock down buildings. He can’t do it. It is too terrible and makes Israel look bad,” Trump told Axios in the interview published on April 29. Trump said that he likes the leadership of Lebanon and believes the troubled Middle East nation can “make a comeback.” “Iran ruined Lebanon. Their…

The United States Army has delivered its first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) equipped with a 30mm cannon to the 1st Cavalry Division, marking the initial fielding of a more heavily armed variant of the platform, the division confirmed in a recent announcement. The first new combat vehicles have been received by the division’s units as […]

On 29 April, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Canadian Coast Guard celebrated the launch of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Donjek, the first of two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships being built for the Canadian Coast Guard at Irving Shipbuilding Inc., as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Canadian Coast Guard press release Built to expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s patrol and icebreaking capacity, the CCGS Donjek will support a wide range of missions, including offshore fisheries patrols, conservation and protection, and search and rescue operations along Canada’s east coast. The vessel will also support operations across the Canadian Arctic. Equipped…