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Belal Muhammad has given his thoughts on how Sean Strickland can use his teep kicks to his advantage against Anthony Hernandez. This weekend, Sean Strickland returns to the cage when he goes head to head with Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston. While the majority of headlines this week have been focusing on some of the outrageous comments being made by Strickland, it’s worth remembering that there’s a big fight on the horizon here – and one that could prove to be very important for the middleweight division. Sean Strickland, of course, is a former world champion at 185 pounds, whereas…

Lockheed Martin provides C-130J training globally. Credit: © Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin has secured a contract via Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to supply the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with C-130J training devices and upgrades. Deliveries under this contract are scheduled to commence in 2029. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The scope of the agreement includes the provision of two Weapon Systems Trainers, a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), and enhancements to the RAAF’s existing Virtual…

During the recent protests in Iran, most Gulf states quietly but actively pushed back against calls in Washington for military strikes. Their judgment was simple: Escalation would almost certainly destabilize the region without producing meaningful political change inside Iran, while leaving Gulf cities, infrastructure, and populations directly exposed to retaliation. At the core of Gulf reluctance lies a fear of chaos rather than a preference for regime continuity. Policymakers worry about uncontrolled Iranian collapse, including state fragmentation, militia spillover, refugee movements, nuclear or radiation leaks, and severe disruptions to energy markets that would affect Gulf states. This position reflects a deeper…

BERLIN — Estonia has started public procurement of 600 modular bunkers as part of a joint push by the Baltic states to secure their long border with Russia and Belarus, marking a crucial next phase in the region’s ambitious fortification drive.The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments announced the competitive negotiated procurement on Feb. 19, seeking companies capable of manufacturing and delivering large quantities of concrete structures to Baltic Defence Line storage areas. The tender has been published in the Estonian Public Procurement Register.The Baltic Defence Line is a joint initiative of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania designed to ensure military defense…

PARIS — Airbus is open to a “two-fighter solution” to break the deadlock on the future air-combat system that France, Germany and Spain are developing, Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said, as work on the next-generation fighter (NGF) that’s part of the program has stalled amid infighting between Airbus and Dassault Aviation.The Future Combat Air System program, or FCAS, is at “a difficult junction,” Faury said at the Airbus full-year earnings press conference in Toulouse, France, on Thursday. Work is divided into multiple areas, and Faury said other than the future fighter segment, other pillars such as the combat cloud,…

T55-GA-714A engines power CH-47F Chinook helicopters. Block II Chinooks receive the even more powerful T55-GA-714C offering 6,000+ shaft horsepower. (Gordon Arthur)Honeywell is involved in many defence projects and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, and the company is positive about the future too. That was the message presented at the recent Singapore Airshow 2026, held 3-8 February, as it sees increased interest in products such as navigation systems and engines for unmanned aircraft.For example, Honeywell signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LIG Nex1 at the show on 4 February, where the two partners are to explore opportunities for collaboration on…

Sean Strickland has established himself as a man who demands media attention each time he speaks, though often not for the right reasons.The UFC’s move to Paramount has added benefits for fighters and fans alike, with a value boost in athlete bonuses for good performances, while supporters can tune in for $8.99 per month, a portion of the previous cost. But less than two months into their deal, Paramount is facing backlash after Strickland presented one of his infamous tirades during fight week.The former UFC middleweight champion is in contention to compete for another title should he win his next…

Objective Hospital leaders strive to improve care experiences. Many use training sessions to improve clinician-patient interactions. Methods We examined whether a hospital-wide Back-to-Basics training for clinical and nonclinical providers that focused on communication behaviors and safety protocols improved inpatient pediatric care experiences. The curriculum used didactics, video demonstrations, and role-play through interactive, fast-paced stations delivering content tailored to employee role. Child Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores were compared 24 months before (n = 544) and 13 months after the training (n = 643) to assess changes in inpatient pediatric care experiences. Results We observed a…

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine 17 February, 2026, 6:00 PM EET 17 February 2026 marks one year since the launch of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). The initial results demonstrate not only progress in support but also Ukraine’s growing role within the Alliance’s security system. Today, dozens of service members from Ukraine and NATO member states attended a ceremonial event at JATEC headquarters in Bydgoszcz, Poland. “Establishing a new organisation within NATO’s structure, jointly governed by NATO and Ukraine, is an ambitious undertaking. I am proud of our personnel, whose professionalism, creativity and dedication turn this…

Airmen from the 102nd Security Forces Squadron conducted use-of-force training using a virtual reality system at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, on Feb. 8, 2026, employing immersive simulations designed to replicate real-world security and law enforcement scenarios, according to an official unit release. The training used the Street Smarts Virtual Reality system, which places […]