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Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org If the forecast holds, the world’s busiest spaceport is poised to get even busier. The Space Force’s latest projections show that its Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida could be supporting as many as 500 launches annually by 2036—a fivefold increase over the next 10 years. That forecast is based on business projections from each of the major launch companies who have pads at the spaceport, including…

Ministry of Defense of Japan (Press Release) Feb 13, 2026 Ministry of Defense On February 13 2026, commencing at 3:40 pm (local time) for approximately 15 minutes, Defense Minister KOIZUMI and New Zealand Defense Minister Collins held a Japan-New Zealand Defense Ministerial Meeting. 1.At the outset, Minister Koizumi expressed his sympathy for the damage caused by the torrential rains that hit New Zealand in January this year, and expressed his respect for the New Zealand Defence Force’s efforts to support disaster recovery activities. 2.The two Ministers welcomed the realization of their third face-to-face Defense Ministerial Meeting as a reflection of…

Ministry of Defense of Japan (Press Release, provisional translation) Feb 13, 2026 Ministry of Defense Japan On February 13, commencing at 4:00 p.m. (local time) for approximately 20 minutes, Minister of Defense Koizumi, who was visiting Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, held a Japan-Italy Defense Ministerial Meeting with H.E. Mr. Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic. The two ministers welcomed the opportunity to hold their first face-to-face meeting and confirmed that they would continue to work together toward the success of the strategically important project of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two…

Dricus du Plessis believes he can put forth a far better effort against Khamzat Chimaev in a rematch. Chimaev turned in a dominant performance against du Plessis back in Aug. 2025. “Borz” had nearly 22 minutes of control time on his way to a unanimous decision and the UFC middleweight title. It was a wipeout and many questioned who can give Chimaev a run for his money at 185 pounds. Du Plessis still believes he can be that fighter. Speaking on the “Fight Forecast,” du Plessis said he thinks he can goad Chimaev into fighting his fight in a rematch…

Shelton, CT. – (February 9th, 2026) – Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Boomer Series of revolvers. This new series is based on the Bulldog model and includes 4 caliber choicesand two finish options per caliber. “We couldn’t be happier to offer this updated version of our hugely successful Boomer Revolver,” said Nick Ecker, Owner, President and CEO of Charter Arms. “Customers have praised its concealability, accuracy, and design. This new series offers the ultimate in defensive revolvers.” The Boomer is the ultimate carry compact revolver…

Israel Adesanya doesn’t have long left in MMA.Adesanya is a two-time UFC middleweight champion and one of the best fighters of his generation, but at 36 years old, “The Last Stylebender” is closer to the end of his MMA run than the beginning. Even before transitioning to MMA, Adesanya had a long kickboxing career, meaning the future UFC Hall of Famer has been fighting professionally for 25 years, and with that sort of mileage, Adesanya knows the end is coming soon.“Less than 10 [fights],” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel when asked about retirement. “… Who knows? It’s less than…

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – February 12, 2026 – SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to announce its role as the title sponsor for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in support of Special Olympics Florida. This partnership underscores SK Guns’ commitment to community engagement and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a global initiative that unites law enforcement officers in raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. In Florida, the LETR involves over 5,000 officers from more than 300 agencies, who carry the “Flame of…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Unexpected tariff costs and expenses related to a fire at a major supplier rocked Ford Motor Co.’s financial performance in 2025, according to the company’s Feb. 10 earnings call.  The automaker ended up taking a roughly $2 billion hit from tariffs during the year, roughly doubling its projections from as recently as October, per President and CEO James Farley. The huge spike came from “an unexpected and late year change in tariff credits for auto parts,” Farley said.  Ford also…

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Sun, Feb 15, 2026 One Woman Says Fuel Fell On Her Hair And Clothes Causing Eye Burn The Army is investigating after one of its helicopters allegedly released fuel at a low altitude over neighborhoods on the Phoenix-Tempe border February 5. Phoenix and Tempe fire crews were called to several neighborhoods that day for reports of an aircraft fuel-release. A Tempe official said when crews arrived on scene, there was a strong odor of fuel. An Army spokesperson said they are “aware of an incident potentially involving an Army aircraft and fuel release near Tempe. Coordination with the Tempe Fire…