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Trump Demands Role in Choosing Next Iran Leader, Says Khamenei Son ‘Unacceptable’: Interview

US President Donald Trump insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable.

Ukraine, Russia Free 200 Prisoners of War Each

Ukraine and Russia each freed 200 prisoners of war on Thursday, the first part of an exchange that will see them swap 500 people each in total.

Ears Under Seabeds: Saildrone’s New Profiler Allows USVs to ‘Hear’ More Underwater

Saildrone has given its unmanned surface vehicles a new kind of “hearing,” letting them detect echoes from layers buried beneath the seabed.

US Soldiers Killed in Iran Drone Strike Were Inside Makeshift Hub, Officials Say

Six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait were working inside a lightly fortified operations center, described by military sources as a makeshift office space.

Rheinmetall Buys Majority Stake in Croatia’s UGV Developer DOK-ING

German defense company Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its capabilities in autonomous systems.

Indra Leads Spanish Next-Gen Counter-Battery Radar Program

Indra has formed a consortium to deliver an active electronically scanned array-based counter-battery radar system for the Spanish Army.

Pentagon Orders 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract for the procurement of additional Infantry Squad Vehicles.

Netherlands Selects French F21 Torpedo Instead of Mk48 for Orka Subs

The Royal Netherlands Navy will equip its future Orka-class submarine fleet with the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo.

Belgium Rejects US-Israel Participation in Iran War

Belgium has declared it will not provide military support to the US or Israel in their ongoing attacks on Iran.

China Adviser Warns AI Gap With US After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes

A Chinese political scientist and adviser to Beijing said the operation in Iran showed how deeply AI is now embedded in US combat power and noted why China needs to move faster.

US Weighs Arming Kurdish Fighters Against Iran as Conflict Escalates: Report

US officials are reportedly considering support for Kurdish armed groups as part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran.

USAF Eyes Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopter

The US Air Force plans to upgrade the HH-60W helicopters by replacing their current Link 16 radio with a multi-channel one.

Taiwan Launches More Intensive Army Training With 10-Day Continuous Drills

Taiwan’s army has launched an expanded combat training cycle exposing troops to more demanding battlefield conditions.

Indian Army Plans Purchase of 300 Dhanush 155mm Howitzers

The Indian Army is preparing a procurement plan for 300 Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers to equip new artillery regiments.

US Military Hospital in Spain Launches Computer-Assisted Hip and Knee Replacement

The US military hospital in Rota, Spain, has introduced computer-assisted technology for hip and knee replacement procedures.

The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter

Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.