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Saab Receives Order for Mobile Air Defence from Lithuania Saab has received a third order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency. The order value is approximately SEK 1.4 billion with deliveries 2026-2030. Saab will deliver a third battery of the MSHORAD to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The system will be integrated by Saab into the JLTV 4×4 vehicles manufactured by Oshkosh. “We are proud to continue contributing to keeping the Lithuanian skies safe. Our mobile air defence system can withstand even the most advanced countermeasures, giving the user the capability to…

Partnership demonstrates ability to transform 24/7, all-weather SAR data into high-fidelity 3D synthetic environments to support time-sensitive missions SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 1, 2025 — Aechelon Technology, Inc. (“Aechelon”), the leading provider of advanced geospatial and visual simulation solutions, today announced the successful proof-of-concept integration of Vantor’s 3D operational terrain into Aechelon’s Project Orbion. This collaboration allows Aechelon to transform ICEYE’s high-resolution space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery into high-fidelity, physics-accurate 3D terrain visualizations. The capability will be demonstrated interactively at I/ITSEC 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Through this partnership, Aechelon’s SkyBeam™ AI exploitation system visually fuses ICEYE’s SAR detections…

A male climber is facing manslaughter charges after leaving his girlfriend alone on Austria’s highest peak, where she later died, according to German media reports. That climber was identified Monday as 36-year-old Thomas Plamberger, who attempted to scale the peak of Grossglockner with his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kerstin Gurtner, back in January. Gurtner became unable to continue and died about 160 feet below the summit of the mountain, which rises to 12,641 feet. She perished after Plamberger, an experienced mountaineer, left her alone in the freezing conditions. Though Plamberger left to find help and alert rescue crews, he allegedly silenced his phone.…

We like to think we’re fairly easy on our electronics. But when it comes to reviews, there’s a certain perverse pleasure in seeing just how much abuse a piece of gear can take. Especially cheaper items, which can be pushed to the limits without sweating your wallet. And speaking of sweat and punishment, perhaps no tool in our kits has a more thankless job than earbuds. Rather than suffering in silence, we expect Bluetooth earbuds to perform on command. Whether it’s phone calls and voice chats for work, a bicycle session, or a gym trip, we rely on these little…

Something’s fishy about this knife – and it’s the name. The Dace is a new Boker Plus flipper from returning design collaborator Joe Mangiafico, hitting a sub-$100 price point and delivering a solid suite of everyday carry specs. This is not the first time a knife has been named after a marine creature, but it’s probably the first time that the humble dace has been so honored. To be honest, it’s not the most visually inspiring of fish – more or less just your average-looking specimen, but evidently a fish that is a favorite of anglers, particularly in Europe where…

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 3, 2025 — Axon Vision (TASE: AXN) announced today a strategic cooperation agreement with Leonardo DRS to pursue opportunities in advanced situational awareness, lethality, and survivability, with special emphasis on Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solutions in the U.S. defense market. The partnership is expected to address a critical demand for on-platform AI-driven capabilities that support force protection and platform modernization. It positions both companies for expanded participation in large-scale programs seeking proven, scalable solutions. Under the new Memorandum of Agreement, the cooperation between the companies leverages Leonardo DRS’ deep operational experience, advanced sensors and system integration capabilities along…

Everyone who’s worn a pair of well-fitting ski gloves knows the satisfaction — hence the saying, it fits like a glove. In the late 17th century, makers custom-tailored gloves to match the shape of the hand and fingers closely. While the Stio Objective LP Insulated ski gloves aren’t customized, the ergonomic shape reflects precision and craftsmanship, and this was noticeable the first time I pulled them on.  I tested these ski gloves at Silverton Mountain, snowcat skiing with Irwin Guides, and on self-powered backcountry days, including a particularly blustery ski tour with a 3,000-foot climb.  The articulation of the Stio Objective LP Insulated…

When you think of $25 earbuds, you usually think of those cheap earbuds you see in gas stations. You know, the ones that you pick up when you left yours at home on a road trip, and plan on throwing away when you get home. Skullcandy’s EcoBuds ($25), however, are designed to stand out from the truck-stop detritus with some perks you don’t usually find in earbuds at this price range.  When I first got the EcoBuds to test, I was skeptical. I’m a fan of noise-canceling earbuds that deliver excellent sound, helping me stay focused during long writing sessions…

Well, 2025 was a great year for new knife designs. We understand that it can be overwhelming, so each year the writers here at Nothing but Knives choose their favorites in different categories including tactical, camping, survival, and kitchen knives. We personally test, curate, and update this guide every year. We like to pull from newer knives that came out over the last year in the interest of making everyone look trendy, but there are also some classics (or updated classics) that will make a cool gift every year. This guide is broken up into categories by use so you…

Woodland Week Starts Now The wait is over. Woodland Week has officially kicked off and we are dropping exclusive gear in the pattern that built an era. M81 is back in full force and this week is stacked with limited runs, TD only collabs, and the kind of small batch drops that disappear before lunch. If you know Woodland, you know the energy. If you are new here, this is the camo that raised a generation of shooters, gear junkies, and range day lifers. Every drop this week is hand picked, built for hard use, and released in tight quantities. Once…