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When it comes to the fundamentals of karate, most people have a basic idea of what karate looks like to them. Those who have practiced martial art probably have an even better understanding of the traditions and meanings behind karate, and they may even know some of the histories. Whether you’re new to the martial art or have been practicing a long time, these fun facts may add some tidbits to what you know about the history of karate.   #1 – Karate comes from two words: “kara” meaning empty, and “te” meaning hand. That’s because karate is a martial art…

The UFC was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on Saturday for UFC Winnipeg. In the main event, welterweight contenders threw down as Mike Malott took on Gilbert Burns. Malott was headlining his first UFC event and was coming off a win over Kevin Holland. Burns, meanwhile, had lost four straight fights. Ultimately, it was Malott who won by third-round TKO over Burns to get the biggest win of his career. Following UFC Winnipeg, here is what I think should be next for the welterweight contenders. Mike Malott Mike Malott entered UFC Winnipeg looking to cement himself as a legit title contender…

I am very happy to hear that Manafinder is being followed by a new installment for one of the most intriguing indie JRPG-inspired games we have seen in the past few years, which the developers are now announcing along with an all-new trailer. Manafinder II takes place in a far-off future, compared to the previous game, where humanity is gone, and civilization has moved beyond what the previous game showed us. The battle system for Manafinder II is still turn-based, using characters that can be assigned to specific role types within your party. Combat can also be enhanced through the use…

Pictured is a representation of the non-kinetic effects of the Raytheon Surface Electronic Attack system. Credit: Raytheon. The RTX business will soon introduce the Raytheon Surface Electronic Attack System This concept repackages the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), used on Growler aircraft, to protect land and sea assets Not yet in the field, Raytheon executive Chuck Angus said the company will likely demonstrate the weapon system in Q3 2026 Raytheon plans to adapt its airborne NGJ pods to protect land and sea based assets. The saturation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) offer the launcher unprecedented reach of targets, often demonstrated with…

The Australian government published the biennial National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the corresponding Integrated Investment Program (IIP). The publication occurs amidst a background of conflict in the Middle East and a shifting American national security posture across regions directly affecting Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. The NDS communicates the Australian government perspective on the perceived global strategic environment. The release signals broad policy measures Canberra intends to implement over a decade of public spending. The “whole of government”-approach also includes civil preparedness, resource security and industrial policy. The IIP outlines in more detail relevant spending on defence, both intended and…

DSA exhibition in Malaysia marked the first appearance in Asia on the C90 Reusable shoulder-fired weapon system from Spain’s Instalaza, which has quickly drawn attention within that category of systems. Unveiled at FEINDEF 2025 under the name Hispano, the way Ukrainian soldiers usually define the C90, it is designed as a reusable launcher mated to a broad family of specialised munitions, it aims to give light infantry and intervention forces a dramatic boost in anti‑armour and urban‑combat capability, without burdening soldiers with excessive weight The C90 Reusable is an evolution in the well‑known C90 family, originally fielded as single‑use, disposable…

House and Senate Democrats are urging the Office of Personnel Management to halt its plans for collecting detailed medical data on potentially millions of enrollees in the government’s health insurance programs. Citing “significant legal, ethical and security concerns,” two recent letters sent to Trump administration officials identified potential legal violations and the possibility of targeting enrollees across the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) programs. “The collection of broad, personally identifiable data regarding medical care and treatment raises concerns that OPM could target certain federal employees seeking vital health care services that the administration disagrees…

Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout has begun at Rheinmetall’s Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg. With the market-ready unmanned surface vessel (USV), Rheinmetall’s new Naval Systems division—together with its British joint venture partner Kraken Technology Group—offers a surface platform for both military and civilian applications. Depending on the configuration, the vessels can be used for maritime surveillance, protection of critical infrastructure, or as weapons carriers in military operations. The joint venture established last year between Rheinmetall Naval Systems and the British tech company Kraken Technology Group will now operate under the name “Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH.” The partnership addresses the growing…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. As the clock ticks down on a shaky ceasefire that could end Wednesday, Pakistan is attempting to host last-ditch negotiations to stave-off a new round of fighting between the U.S. and Iran. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after being shut down again by Iran this weekend as negotiations for a peace deal took a nose-dive. The closure occurred around the same time Iran reportedly fired on several ships in the Strait on Saturday. A U.S. attack on and seizure of…

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t a fan of Arman Tsarukyan’s growing presence outside of the Octagon as he waits for a title shot. Ilia Topuria will return to defend his UFC lightweight championship against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn this summer. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines an intriguing card at UFC Freedom 250, which features the returns of Alex Pereira, Bo Nickal, and Michael Chandler. The winner of Topuria vs. Gaethje will likely fight top contender Arman Tsarukyan, who remains sidelined following an impressive finish over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar last year. As Tsarukyan continues…