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Embraer is positive about the C-390/KC-390 transport aircraft’s chances in the Asia-Pacific region. (Gordon Arthur)Embraer has high hopes for further C-390/KC-390 Millennium sales in the Asia-Pacific region. Worldwide, the twin-jet transport aircraft has achieved 50 firm sales or selections, plus 19 options, so far.Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, said there is currently an addressable market of 184 transport aircraft in Asia-Pacific, though he declined to say what share of this figure he hopes to scoop up with the Millennium. There are many transport aircraft around 50 years old that will need to be…

Floyd Mayweather has filed a lawsuit in California accusing Showtime and former Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza of helping to facilitate the alleged misappropriation of $340 million from his career earnings. The 50-0 boxing legend claims his longtime adviser Al Haymon orchestrated an elaborate financial fraud scheme with the aid of the network and its executive, though Haymon himself is not named as a defendant in the suit. Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Accuses Showtime of $340 Million Financial Fraud Scheme The lawsuit, filed this week and obtained by TMZ Sports, alleges that despite earning over $1 billion across his 21-year…

Brandon Moreno is staying in the main event of UFC Mexico City.Moreno was set to headline a homecoming card against No. 11-ranked Asu Almabayev, but earlier this week, Almabayev withdrew from the bout after suffering an arm injury.MMA Fighting has confirmed that verbal agreements are in place for rising prospect Lone’er Kavanagh to be pulled from his scheduled bout against Bruno Silva at UFC Vegas 114 on March 14 to replace Almabayev. The new matchup was first reported by Al Zullino.A two-time flyweight champion, Moreno (23-9-2) is also the first Mexican champion in UFC history, and has headlined the past…

Republic of Cuba – Ministry of Foreign Affairs FEB 01 2026 Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security. Cuba categorically declares that it does not harbor, support, finance, or tolerate terrorist or extremist organizations. Our country upholds a zero-tolerance policy against the financing of terrorism and money laundering, and is committed to the prevention, detection, and confrontation of illicit financial activities, consistent with international standards. Any prior contacts with individuals who…

Former UFC welterweight title challenger and Strikeforce and WEC welterweight champion Nick Diaz was recently released from an involuntary rehabilitation center in Mexico. The 42 year-old spent a year in the facility. Back in the U.S. and free, Diaz plans to return to fighting. The Stockton icon last fought in September 2021, losing to former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler via TKO in a rematch. Prior to the Lawler fight, Diaz had been out of action for six years. Despite having only fought once in the last 11 cycles around the sun, Diaz plans to become a world champion. “I…

Germany – Federal Government Federal Chancellor on the classification of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation People in Iran have been protesting against the regime since the end of December. Iran’s response: brutal violence. The Federal Government condemns the actions of the Iranian security forces – and is now joining the EU in listing the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation. Friday, 30 January 2026 The Federal Government has strongly supported the listing of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation within the EU. The Federal Chancellor made it clear on X: “It is a clear…

On January 24, KWU SENSHI successfully carried out another important step in its ongoing technical development process with the completion of the SENSHI Kickboxing Technical Update Course, led by Shihan Francisco Filho and Shihan Andrews Nakahara. The course was held in a hybrid format, bringing together participants both in person at the SENSHI Gym Francisco Filho in Brazil and online, enabling members from different parts of the world to take part. Practitioners from Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, and Russia were represented, highlighting the international reach and growing strength of the KWU SENSHI community. Throughout the training sessions, key technical…

Of all the existing outlets out there, I’m 100% sure that I’m the guy who has covered Task Force Admiral the most: from small news segments going over its development, a massive 3-part interview with Amiral, the man behind the project, a look at its playable teaser, an exclusive demo preview, and recently I just picked up my aviator goggles once again to give its new demo a go. Now, it’s time to take the real thing for a spin across the Pacific. What Is Task Force Admiral? Genre: Wargame | Historical | Naval Strategy Developer: Drydock Dreams Games Publisher:…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a $12 billion critical mineral stockpile, a key step in the administration’s efforts to reduce U.S. dependence on other countries for materials vital to the defense, energy, auto and technology industries. The president signed the order on Monday at a White House ceremony that included administration officials and industry leaders, including General Motors CEO Mary Barra.  “Today, we’re launching what will be known as Project Vault to ensure that American businesses and workers…

SINGAPORE — ST Engineering has unveiled a new variation of its Terrex s5 eight-wheeled armored vehicle at the Singapore Airshow, this one said to be capable of generating significantly more electric power to help power auxiliary systems like small unmanned aircarft. The vehicle, known as the Terrex s5 HED (Hybrid Electric Drive), features a hybrid electric drive system, said the company’s Director of Wheeled Platform Business in its Land Systems division Cheng Ze Wei. Cheng told Breaking Defense at the show that the HED system comprises of a downsized internal combustion engine and electric motors that drive the individual axles.…