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Ever since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House just over a year ago, it has become increasingly apparent that the world is now entering a new and unpredictable era of international relations. For Europe, this has meant coming to terms with the idea that continued US military support can no longer be taken for granted. After decades of outsourcing their security to the Americans, Europeans must once again learn to defend themselves. Throughout the past twelve months, there has been much talk in European capitals of wake-up calls but relatively little actual action. While many European countries…

Flyweight Aaron Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar in the Road to UFC final this weekend. This bout was also going to kick off the early prelims of UFC 325. However, the bout has been cancelled due to a cheating attempt by one of the fighters during the weigh-ins earlier today. Aaron Tau tried to Cheat At the UFC 325 weigh-ins Aaron Tau, who is yet to sign with the UFC officially, was the last fighter to step on the scales at the UFC 325 weigh-ins. He finally hit the scales, behind a curtain, and weighed 122.25 pounds, which…

PROMONTORY, Utah – Jan. 29, 2026 – (PHOTO RELEASE) Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully tested the second of two new solid rocket motors — BAMM!29 2.0 — designed and manufactured in a less than a year, under the SMART Demo program. This follows the successful static test of the SMASH!22 motor, achieved in December 2025. This rapid development demonstrates a commitment to advanced propulsion systems at an unprecedented pace. The 29-inch diameter Bombardment Attack Missile Motor, also known as the BAMM!29 2.0, integrates innovative materials and technologies, including a next-generation carbon fiber case, with advanced additively manufactured tooling and…

To ensure future missions such as last summer’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities can succeed, the U.S. Air Force must improve the way it securely transmits critical information with bombers and other aircraft securely transmit critical information, a top general said Thursday.The June 22 B-2 Spirit bomber-led strikes dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer — which used Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapons encased in nearly 26,000 pounds of steel to drive through 200 feet of mountain rock and destroy three deeply buried nuclear facilities — were a success of engineering, intelligence and coordination, Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander of Air Force Global…

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 The Senate is close to voting on a full-year fiscal 2026 spending package to fund the Pentagon, but the bill still faces procedural hurdles and must then be passed by the House, which is out of session, meaning at least a brief government shutdown appears likely. Congress has in recent weeks been racing to approve the final fiscal 2026 defense appropriations bill by the Jan. 30 deadline. House lawmakers signed off…

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to protect the country against the evolving threats from unmanned aerial platforms. The contract is worth about NOK 16 billion to KONGSBERG. The programme, called SAN CUAS, entails the delivery of 18 CUAS batteries. KONGSBERG and PGZ bring significant experience and complementary capabilities to SAN CUAS. The batteries will include a wide variety of effectors, including 35 mm, 30 mm, 12.7 mm guns, as well as missiles and interceptor drones and…

The UFC is back in Australia.On Saturday, UFC 325 goes down at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, the second numbered event in as many weeks as the promotion kicks off its new TV rights deal in style. Headlining UFC 325 is a featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and the man he won the vacant belt over just 10 months again, Diego Lopes. It’s a bout that’s drawn a lot of criticism for being booked in the first place, but can Lopes change his stars this time around, and if not, what does a a win mean for Volkanovski’s legacy?Ahead…

The planned reorganization of the Veterans Affairs health system should result in improvements to VA medical facilities, increased oversight of hospitals and clinics and better access to care at the VA and with civilian providers in the department’s community networks, VA officials said during appearances before Congress this month. In what will be the largest reorganization of the Veterans Health Administration since the 1990s, the VA plans to restructure VHA’s administration, realign staff and resources and invest in medical facilities. At the same time, the VA will award new contracts for community care — its program that covers medical care…

The current threat situation necessitates a rapid increase in anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the German Navy. However, the procurement of the intended F126 frigates is delayed, so work is simultaneously underway on a Plan B in the form of the potential acquisition of MEKO frigates. According to information obtained by Hartpunkt, only “partial successes” were achieved in both projects in the Bundestag. Waldemar Geiger and Lars Hoffmann / Hartpunkt The Dutch company Damen Naval, acting as prime contractor, was awarded the contract in June 2020 to build four units of the “Niedersachsen class” (F126). The contract stipulated that the first…

Tai Tuivasa admits his UFC 325 comeback wasn’t easy. Tuivasa is set to take on Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Australia this weekend in an intriguing heavyweight fight. It’s Tuivasa’s first fight since UFC 305 in August of 2024, when he dropped a split decision to Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Following the loss, Tuivasa said he’d take time away from the sport and will now return at UFC 325. Although Tuivasa always knew he’d be back, he admits the training camp initially wasn’t easy. “It was hard at the start because I was fat as f**k. But I’m all good now,”…