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Myanmar’s Thway Lin Htet has one thing on his mind heading into Friday. Hunt the knockout from the opening bell and leave no doubt. The 22-year-old explosive finisher meets Thailand’s Kongchai Chanaidonmueang in a strawweight Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 140 on January 30 inside Bangkok, Thailand’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. Both fighters are chasing that life-changing $100,000 contract that comes with elevation to the main roster. Thway Lin Htet carries a 31-2 striking record into this fight, along with a 5-2 promotional mark. Three of those wins came by finish. He made his ONE Friday Fights debut…

An evolving demand for turreted, self-propelled (SP) mortar systems, has seen interest bolstered further in recent years by the geopolitics of the moment and changing battlefield threats experienced in Ukraine, with systems developed and emerging from European and allied defence manufacturers garnering interest, even from the US Army. Raison d’être The vulnerability of traditional infantry mortar crews, manually handling their weapons into and out of action under the constant threat of counter-battery detection and fire, as well as crews manning unprotected, vehicle-borne systems, is a problem nowhere more acutely and recently apparent, than on the battlefields of Ukraine. Weapon-locating and…

Ancient sources claim that pigs were sometimes used as weapons against war elephants. Murray examines the origins of this idea, whether it ever occurred, and the famous story associated with Antigonus II Gonatas at the siege of Megara. Did armies really set pigs on fire to panic war elephants? What evidence do we have for this practice? Was it a routine tactic, or does the story survive primarily because of a single account by Antigonus II Gonatas of the siege of Megara? Murray examines the sources behind these claims, what ancient writers say about animals used against elephants, and the…

The new year always brings a renewed sense of momentum in health and wellness. That energy can be found in smarter and more sustainable ways. As longevity takes center stage, readers are rethinking how they train, recover and fuel their bodies for the long haul. From elevated at-home fitness solutions and performance-driven apparel to innovative tools that make every day movement more effective, this moment is all about building habits that feel like normalcy. Top 10 products we can’t stop raving about Allswifit 1. ALLSWIFIT Active5K Running Sneakers Most training shoe brands talk a big game. ALLSWIFIT actually backs it…

Active-duty military families will see minimal increases in their monthly premiums for the Tricare Dental Program, starting March 1, Tricare officials announced Thursday.The costs for the voluntary dental program depend on the sponsor’s military status, as well as how many people are covered in the plan. Dentists are available in the United Concordia dental network in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Active-duty service members don’t pay for dental care, but the dental program offers coverage for their family members, as well as National Guard and Reserve members and their eligible…

Such networks can move parcels by air quickly and at more moderate prices, says Jeffrey Elder, head of product for Deliver Direct, a Delta Airlines service. When we think of delivery, the work of the big integrators comes to mind, Elder says. However, technology enables airlines and trucking operators to work in that space as well.Alternatives to working with integrators are growing. Much of that is due to booming e-commerce, at least in air transport. In fact, air cargo is influenced by e-commerce worldwide. “There is a lot of volume and a lot of need for capacity from that perspective.,” Elder…

KNDS will deliver 12 LEGUAN bridge layers on LEOPARD 2 chassis to Lithuania. Credit: KNDS. Lithuania’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to KNDS Deutschland for the supply of 12 Leguan bridge layer systems, each mounted on a Leopard 2 tank chassis. The agreement, which is valued at approximately €210m ($251m), includes an Integrated Logistics Support package. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more This package provides training, specialised tools, and spare parts to ensure the operational readiness of the bridge layer…

Japan and the United States confirmed plans to streamline Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement during a bilateral security meeting held in Tokyo on January 28, 2026, as both sides move to address long-standing delivery delays affecting Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. According to Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, Director General Aoyagi held the 10th Security Cooperation […]

Rates of homicide, death by suicide, and firearm violence vary dramatically among U.S. states. This tool allows users to investigate how these differences correspond with state characteristics. The tool allows exploration of mortality measures by state population demographics, economic conditions, geographic conditions, firearm prevalence, and political climate. This publication is part of the RAND tool series. RAND tools include models, databases, calculators, computer code, GIS mapping tools, practitioner guidelines, web applications, and various other toolkits and applied research products. All RAND tools undergo rigorous peer review to ensure both high data standards and appropriate methodology in keeping with RAND’s commitment…

CAMDEN, Ark., Jan. 29, 2026 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) signed a framework agreement with the Department of War (DoW) to quadruple the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, from 96 to 400 interceptors per year. This announcement builds on the first-of-its-kind agreement signed between the parties earlier this month to accelerate production of PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors. Also in support of its production ramp activities, Lockheed Martin will break ground today on a new Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Ark. This world-class facility will prepare the workforce of the future to build THAAD, PAC-3 and…