Japan releases defense white papers each year, but its 2026 edition marked important shifts in the country’s approach to defense strategy, procurement and production.
“The international community is facing its greatest trial since World War II and [is] entering a new era of crisis,” the document warned. “It cannot be ruled out that a serious situation similar to Russia’s aggression…
The Marine Corps has inked an $11 million contract with electronic warfare company Epirus for a vehicle-mounted weapon that can take down dozens of drones in a single zap.
The contract, awarded through the Office of Naval Research, will result in the delivery early next…
Australia to buy sophisticated US air-to-air missiles
August 11, 2026
Australia will become the first export customer for the AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), an air-to-air missile that will be integrated onto the country’s full fleet of fighter platforms.
Defence Minister Richard Marles made the announcement on Aug. 6 while…
The boss of Take-Two has suggested the video game industry will be in “commercial streaming mode” within three years — but for video game streaming to matter, it will have to run GTA 6 just as well as consoles do.
During an investor focused Q&A following the release of Take-Two’s latest financial report, CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked for his thoughts on the video game industry as it…
'Pricing Has Not Kept Pace With Inflation' — Take-Two Boss Insists Rockstar Got GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate Edition Price Points Right
August 10, 2026
The standard edition of GTA 6 costs $80, which represents a $10 increase on the established price of a triple-A console game. That hike raised more than a few eyebrows when Rockstar launched GTA 6 preorders in June. So, what’s the thinking behind it?
The Standard Edition…
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Won't Rule Out GTA 6 on Disc at Some Point, Insists Decision Had Nothing to Do With Concern Over Leaks
August 10, 2026
One of the big questions following the shock decision not to release GTA 6 on-disc at launch is whether Rockstar will ever release a disc version of the game. In a new interview with IGN, Strauss Zelnick, boss of Rockstar parent company Take-Two, refused to rule it…
The Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act Sept. 15 after missing its August window, while the SEC advances a parallel crypto rulemaking agenda. Bitwise says the delay puts the bill in a “walking dead” state.
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Senator Risch says the Senate will start the process of passing the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15.
SEC rules could bridge parts of Congress’ delayed crypto…
Senate Banking Committee minority staff say the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails five minimum standards, potentially leaving pensions exposed and failing to stop President Trump’s next $1.4 billion in crypto profits. A procedural Senate vote is set for Sept. 15.
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Germany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB Presidency
August 10, 2026
Conversations in Berlin are taking place to decide whether Germany will support Joachim Nagel, the current president of the Bundesbank, in a potential bid for the Presidency of the ECB. Nagel, who would emerge as a dark horse, has a negative stance on bitcoin and crypto.
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The UK is about to witness its most spectacular solar eclipse in 11 years. Here's what you need to know
August 10, 2026
It will be a magnificent day for England’s south coast. From Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard and Brighton’s Royal Pavilion to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast and Cornwall’s Land’s End, beaches and cliff tops will be plunged into darkness in the day during the U.K.’s first total solar eclipse for almost 91 years. There is, however, a problem — this scenario…
