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Demonstrating true flexibility to meet unique operational requirements, L3Harris Technologies integrated its modular VAMPIRE™ counter-unmanned weapons system with Thales Belgium’s 70 mm FZ275 laser-guided rocket, adding another weapon option to defeat hostile drones and ground targets. During a live-fire test at a military base in Poland, VAMPIRE destroyed targets for the first time firing the FZ275 from an FZ605 rocket launcher. The demonstration was part of a series of events which included integration of L3Harris’ advanced WESCAM MX™-10D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) targeting system and Widow® mission management software with Thales’ rocket and launcher. The integrated system effectively hit multiple ground targets,…

Jon Jones’ greatest of all time claim has been challenged, with Khabib Nurmagomedov given the nod ahead of him.The greatest of all time debate is rarely ever universally agreed upon by fanbases, and that remains the case in mixed martial arts. Many factors go into being labeled the GOAT, with championship success and dominance among the main criteria for a fighter to be included in the discussion.Jon Jones has that in abundance. Not only is he the youngest UFC champion in company history, but he is also the most-decorated champion in the promotion, with 16 title-fight wins since debuting in…

The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a sole-source contract for new massive bunker-buster bombs, to replace the munitions used in last June’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.In a copy of the justification notice posted online Thursday, the Air Force said it needed to award the U.S. defense giant a sole-source contract because it is the only vendor that makes the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator. Issuing the contract to any other vendor “would result in unacceptable delays” and undermine the Air Force’s readiness, the service said in the notice.“This action is essential to restore operational readiness … and ensure…

Rheinmetall is further expanding its role as a leading manufacturer of 120mm tank ammunition. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has called off its first batch of ammunition, worth around €200 million, under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm ammunition, a contract of substantial scope and value. The end customers are various NATO countries. The ‘Basic Contractual Instrument’ (BCI) signed with NSPA in July 2025 defines the terms and conditions as well as all technical specifications for various types of 120mm tank ammunition. NATO and NATO-equivalent members can use the framework agreement to simplify the procurement of Rheinmetall ammunition.…

The Department of Homeland Security is on track for a shutdown this weekend after Senate Democrats rejected a GOP-crafted funding bill that they said provided inadequate guardrails on federal immigration agents. Senators have already left town for the week, though some could return “on short notice if negotiators reach a deal,” The Hill reported Friday morning. A possible deal fell apart Thursday after a four-hour hearing on Capitol Hill with the White House’s top immigration officials, including acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. Contradicting several top administration officials’ accounts—including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen…

AI is reshaping how people create websites.  Today, we’re releasing new Skills and a Claude Cowork plugin designed for vibe coders and anyone who wants to create WordPress themes, generate sites, and experiment with AI-assisted development. You’ll find that you don’t need to be technical at all. These tools are in rapid development and changing constantly, but we wanted to get them into your hands now.  We believe this is where site building is headed. WordPress site creator plugin for Claude Cowork This new Claude Cowork plugin turns a conversation with Claude into a fully built WordPress site. Describe what…

Moldovan kickboxing standout Constantin “Lion Crusher” Rusu enters the SENSHI 30 Grand Prix –75 kg instead of Nikola Todorovic (Serbia). As one of the most experienced and decorated fighters in the division he will bravely fight for the SENSHI Grand Prix title. With 14 years in martial arts and major titles such as KOK World Grand Prix Champion, K-1 Champion of Moldova, and FEA Champion, the 31-year-old brings a proven record, explosive striking power, and a relentless competitive mindset into the KWU Full Contact tournament. Well known to the Bulgarian audience, Constantin Rusu has fought twice in the SENSHI ring so far, with one…

Hypersect is taking Discord applications now, and the game’s possession-based squads, plus weather and terrain manipulation, could get wild fast. Hypersect has opened applications for a private playtest of its Tactical RPG Never’s End, giving early players a chance to try ht game before launch and send feedback while the team continues polishing. Interested players need to join the game’s Discord, then head to the playtest applications channel and fill out the application form. Hypersect says selected testers will be contacted by email with access details, plus a Tester role on Discord that unlocks dedicated playtest channels for discussion and…

A longtime UFC analyst and coach feels that Conor McGregor will finally make his return at the UFC White House event. McGregor hasn’t seen action inside the Octagon since 2021 when he broke his leg in a trilogy fight against the now retired Dustin Poirier. Returns have been teased for McGregor. The “Notorious” one was even booked for a UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler, but it ultimately never materialized. MMAJunkie.com caught up with Din Thomas, who shared why he thinks McGregor’s comeback will actually take place at UFC’s upcoming historic event. “I think if the opportunity arises for them…

The thing about transformation stories is that we often compress them. It’s all about the turning point, the clean arc that makes struggle feel temporary and success feel inevitable. Dane Carter’s story refuses that kind of editing. It’s messy, uncomfortable, and deeply human. It’s not about a single breakthrough but more about the accumulation of small, often brutal decisions made when no one is watching. Before fitness became his profession–and before it became his therapy–Carter spent decades in active addiction and more than a decade in prison for drug and weapons charges. “I started using drugs and getting in trouble…