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Watchkeeper XR takes first flight in Romania. Credit: Elbit Systems Ltd. Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems has expanded its presence in Europe with the opening of a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) facility in Chitila, Romania. The facility, opened on 27 April 2027, is the company’s seventh production site in the country. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Developed as part of the Watchkeeper XR programme, the facility offers an integrated capability for domestic production, integration, testing and maintenance of advanced UAS platforms.…

Iran Press TV Tuesday, 28 April 2026 5:56 AM Russia’s minister of defense has expressed confidence that Moscow and Tehran would stand in support of each other amid the situation arising from the United States’ unlawful aggression targeting the Islamic Republic. Andrey Belousov made the remarks to Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaei-Nik during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Monday, Russia’s TASS news agency reported. Belousov said the support would last “as before under any development of the situation,” the report read. The meeting came amid an illegal blockade of Iranian vessels and ports by the United States,…

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026. The increase would mark the largest single-year F-35 buy from the Pentagon since fiscal 2022 and a sharp reversal from last year’s reduced procurement.The headline number depends on Congress passing a separate funding bill. Only 32 of the 85 requested aircraft are funded through the base discretionary budget. The remaining 53 are tied to a $350 billion mandatory funding request that the administration plans to pursue through a second reconciliation bill, alongside the $1.15 trillion base topline. That…

Carlos Prates asked for a fight with Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth on May 2 and that’s what he’s getting next. Other than facing a former welterweight champion in a main event spot, “The Nightmare” had a very special reason to travel to Australia: his daughter.Prates’ 6-year-old daughter lives in Australia, and the Fighting Nerd welterweight has brought his mother Regina overseas for the first time so they can finally meet in person.Regina is a constant presence in her son’s life, making sure he performs at his best in the gym and under the bright lights of the UFC;…

The Pentagon is formally seeking congressional authorization to codify the “Department of War” moniker, estimating it will cost taxpayers approximately $52.5 million. The figure is substantially lower than the Congressional Budget Office’s projection in January, which estimated the rebrand could reach as much as $125 million if it were adopted “broadly and rapidly.”In a legislative proposal released this month, the department argued that the revised designation “serves as a fundamental reminder of the importance and reverence of our core mission, to fight and win wars. It serves as a strategic objective in which to measure and prioritize all activities.” President…

Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, will exhibit at Modern Day Marine, April 28–30, 2026, showcasing advanced mobility and sustainment solutions built to support Marines operating across distributed maritime environments. “Mobility enables how Marines fight and sustain combat power forward, and Oshkosh brings that capability to every platform we deliver. We develop robust, versatile platforms and provide the lifecycle support needed to keep them ready, relevant, and effective in contested environments. From autonomous fires to modernized mobility and integrated sustainment, our approach connects capability with long-term performance in the field.” Pat Williams, Chief Program Officer at Oshkosh…

Jake Paul is moving into MMA with big aspirations.Next month, Paul officially enters the MMA promotional space with MVP MMA 1. Broadcast live on Netflix and headlined by a matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, the event will almost certainly be the most-viewed MMA event of all time, and speaking with Complex, Paul outlined his ambition to turn the MMA promotional landscape on its head.“It’s needed. It’s very, very needed in the sport,” Paul said. “I think it’s been a monopoly for so long, run by the UFC, and the fighters haven’t had another place to go where they…

The Tamandaré frigate (F200), built at the TKMS shipyard in Itajaí (SC) in less than four years, has been officially commissioned into the Brazilian Fleet in a ceremony held by the Brazilian Navy, marking the start of its operational service. This is the first vessel of the Tamandaré-class Frigates Program (PFCT), the most modern and innovative naval project ever developed in Brazil.  TKMS press release The PFCT is led by the Brazilian Navy, managed by EMGEPRON (Naval Projects Management Company), and executed by Águas Azuis, a special purpose entity formed by TKMS, Embraer, and Atech. The ceremony was attended by…

Strikes, sparring, and a champion’s spirit: the SENSHI camp in Varna, Bulgaria pushed adrenaline to the limit with a valuable exchange of fighting experience The fifth invitation-only camp of the international SENSHI promotion in Varna, Bulgaria, concluded successfully, bringing together 26 professional fighters from different countries for several days of intensive preparation, professional exchange, and development of key skills. From April 23 to 26, participants went through a series of high-intensity training sessions at SENSHI Gym, which significantly elevated their technical and tactical level. Under the guidance of leading figures in global kickboxing legends Albert Kraus and Andy Souwer the fighters worked on refining combinations,…

“Notorious” is an underdog — at least for now.And if the early betting lines are any indication, oddsmakers aren’t exactly siding with the Irish superstar.According to BetOnline, McGregor has opened as a +235 underdog, while Holloway sits comfortably as a -270 favorite — and within a couple of hours, the line juiced to +270 and -330BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 16: (L-R) Opponents Conor McGregor and Max Holloway face off during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Holloway has stayed…