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What happens when a country develops a cyber strategy that depends on the capabilities it is actively cutting?The White House’s new cyber strategy offers exactly that kind of contradiction by pairing a strong vision for resilience and competition with policy choices that pull in the opposite direction. On the merits, it gets several important things right. It treats cyberspace as a domain of sustained strategic competition rather than a compliance problem. It puts unusual and welcome emphasis on national resilience. And it understands that offensive cyber action, paired with other tools of national power, should be part of any serious…

The cooperation between Israel and the United States during the war with Iran marks the culmination of a long shift in the relationship between the two countries. For years, Washington effectively served as Israel’s patron, providing funding to purchase U.S. military equipment and a diplomatic umbrella (including veto protection in the UN Security Council) in exchange for general alignment with U.S. policy preferences and close cooperation on intelligence and military technology. Through the latest joint military action against a mutual enemy, the relationship has now entered a qualitatively different phase. Rather than acting alone or being excluded from a U.S.-led…

Cendana Auto and Hanwha Aerospace unveiled the MIFV-CH25 at DSA 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. (Gordon Arthur)Hanwha Aerospace and Cendana Auto, from South Korea and Malaysia respectively, have unveiled a proof-of-concept vehicle demonstrating a pathway for the Malaysian Army to upgrade its K200A1 armoured personnel carriers (APC).The partners exhibited the tracked vehicle at DSA 2026, held from 20-23 April, in Kuala Lumpur.It has been labelled the MIFV-CH25, with the C and H representing the two companies involved in the project.The K200A1, which is referred to locally as the Malaysian Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MIFV), entered Malaysian Army service in the 1990s. A…

For the first time, Brian Ortega is speaking about his relationship with Tracy Cortez.On a recent episode of Love & War With Dominick Cruz, the former UFC bantamweight champion asked Ortega about Cortez, and he opened up about it like never before.“Not to sound bad, right, but like I think she got lucky at the right time in my life,” Ortega told Dominick Cruz. “I finally left all these coaches, all these relationships that I had for forever, like I started [with a] brand new slate, like things, I started listening to myself. And then I meet homegirl, and then…

Saildrone, a maritime defense company, announced on Monday a new class of unmanned surface vessels designed for anti-submarine warfare operations.The company released the Saildrone Spectre design, a vessel 54 meters long and 250 metric tons that’s capable of a speed up to 30 knots, making it the company’s “most capable” platform, Salidrone said.Spectre is meant for ASW missions, which demand “extreme endurance and an ultra-quiet acoustic signature,” according to an advanced company release shared with Military Times. The release states that the vessel utilizes the wing system’s endurance and silent propulsion to fulfill ASW operations.Richard Jenkins, Saildrone’s founder and CEO,…

The U.S. Navy’s top civilian said Tuesday that the service would look into the concept of utilizing foreign partners to manufacture the nation’s warships as it seeks to address its growing shipbuilding needs.Navy Secretary John Phelan told reporters at a media roundtable at Sea-Air-Space 2026 in Washington that the Navy was facing a labor capacity problem at home and needed help remediating it.“Everything’s on the table,” Phelan said. “We just need to look at it, understand it, understand the implications behind it and decide if we think that makes sense or not.”The secretary cited previous successful maintenance, repair and operations…

In the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal — an obvious handball that went uncalled, because the referee did not have the tools to see it. Today, soccer has addressed that vulnerability with sensors and video review, ensuring the game is adjudicated fairly. U.S. defense industrial policy faces a similar challenge. In America’s defense industrial base, the issue is not a lack of oversight, but distorted incentives that steer work toward private vendors even when the organic industrial base is well-positioned to perform it. When the organic industrial base is deprived of work, it…

Darren Till has secured an opponent for his bare-knuckle boxing debut. Earlier this month, Till announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and is set to make his debut in a middleweight bout at BKFC 90, scheduled for May 30 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England. The Gorilla is dropping the gloves 🦍 @darrentill2 Has inked a multi fight deal 🖊️ First fight May 30 at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Who should he face first? pic.twitter.com/muoxDJc1RB— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) April 8, 2026 During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show on…

A Russian Aerospace Force Sukhoi Su-57 Felon. (Russian MoD) Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation recently stated, “Several countries have already contracted this fighter. The list of customers is steadily expanding,” but to date, only one has been confirmed for the Su-57E. To date, the only confirmed foreign customer of the Su-57E is Algeria, which reportedly signed a US$2 billion contract for 14 aircraft. However, deliveries have been repeatedly delayed due to technical issues, production problems, and the need to adapt avionics to customer requirements. Five Su-35s have been offered as an alternative. In Komsomolsk-on-Amur in Siberia, the roof collapsed following a…

If your bench press has stalled or feels disproportionately weak compared to your squat or deadlift, you are not alone. The bench press is one of the most technically demanding compound lifts, and small inefficiencies can significantly limit your strength output. The good news is that most plateaus come down to a few common and fixable issues. This article breaks down three science-backed reasons why your bench press may be underperforming and shows you exactly how to address each one. Reason 1: Poor Technique and Inefficient Mechanics Why Technique Matters More Than You Think The bench press is not just…