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Gable Steveson competes in his third professional fight on Thursday in the MFL 3 main event from Mexico but despite being so young in his career, he’s already being painted as a possible savior for an increasingly lackluster heavyweight division.As an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, who is still just 25 years old, the excitement about Steveson’s entry into MMA is understandable. He’s wiped out his first two opponents in less than three minutes total and if he wins his next fight, there’s already an expectation that he could immediately jump to the UFC.Meanwhile, the UFC heavyweight division has been…

France – Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on February 18. The Minister stressed France’s commitment to both international law and international humanitarian law, and to the principles governing the protection of civilians and humanitarian action. He praised the work of French nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, along with that of the UN’s humanitarian agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross. He emphasized the need to strengthen protections…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The construction of new silos for the U.S. Air Force’s future LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) means that units charged with defending them will have to update their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Air Force Security Forces personnel regularly train to protect existing silos housing LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBMs, as well as associated launch facilities, or even recapture them if necessary. The need for totally new silos and other infrastructure has been a major issue for the Sentinel program, contributing significantly…

Carson City, NV – LIFT Aviation and LIFT Airborne Technologies proudly announce the launch of the AV3 Assault, a Next-Generation Rotary Wing Helmet, engineered for Department of War personnel, Military Contractors, and General Aviation helicopter pilots. Designed from the ground up for modern rotary wing operations, the AV3 Assault delivers a powerful combination of advanced protection, mission adaptability, and all-day comfort. Designed for uncompromising performance, the ALSE/DOI-certified AV3 Assault features a lightweight carbon fiber shell paired with a next-generation EPS impact frame integrated with Koroyd® impact protection plates. This advanced construction delivers exceptional impact protection while enhancing airflow for sustained…

The heat is sweltering, sweat is stinging your eyes, every move must be precise: in moments like these, climate comfort determines how long you can maintain your concentration and performance. What was often a compromise in the past – flame resistance on the one hand, lightness and breathability on the other – is now combined in the new PYRAD® product technology by GORE-TEX LABS®, complementing the GORE-TEX® brand’s product portfolio of flame-retardant, membrane-free laminates for military combat suits. At ENFORCE TAC 2026 in Nuremberg, the GORE-TEX® brand will present the new PYRAD® product technology by GORE-TEX LABS® for flame-retardant combat…

The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure currently supporting the Navy and Air Force’s existing inventory of anti-radiation guided missiles,” according to the Navy’s Sources Sought notice. The Navy expects to order up to 300 missiles per year, with the weapon intended to be fielded within two years after the contract is awarded, according to the announcement. The notice does not specifically mention replacing the existing AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile, or…

Sean Strickland, predictably, is not excited about the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano news.Most Valuable Promotions announced Tuesday that it booked a matchup between Rousey and Carano to take place May 16 in Los Angeles and air live on Netflix. The women remain two of the most well-known athletes in MMA, though Rousey has not competed since 2016, and Carano not since 2009.Reaction to the fight has been mixed, with some excited to see the popular fighters make their comeback on a huge platform, while others have questioned Rousey’s health (she had stated in previous interviews that neurological issues convinced…

HMS Albion in the High North 20 months prior to leaving service. Credit: Crown Copyright / UK Ministry of Defence. It costs £2m per year to maintain the old amphibious assault ship UK Defence Secretary John Healey cut the vessel from the surface fleet in November 2024 Yet defence Minister Luke Pollard says the cost is necessary to ensure the ship remains safe to support the generation of its sister, HMS Bulwark The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) retains the former amphibious assault ship, HMS Albion, at HMNB Devonport at a cost of around £2m per year. For what seems…

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have stolen the combat sports news cycle this week as they are set to compete in an MMA bout in May, live on Netflix. The fight as people split down the middle in terms of interest, but will it be one of the biggest fights of 2026?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the matchmaking, MVP getting into the MMA game, and if the UFC should be concerned. Additionally, topics may include Sean Strickland’s ugly rant ahead of his UFC Houston main event matchup with Anthony Hernandez, what is at…