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Terry Gerton Let’s talk about clean audits in DoD. Secretary Hegseth, in his testimony regarding the 2026 DoD budget, said he was committed to getting a clean audit in 2028. How is this administration taking on that challenge? Rich Brady Well, first, this administration has been very consistent throughout the importance of a clean audit. In my first conversations with senior officials in the department, they said that a clean audit opinion was the number one priority, and it was far above all other priorities. I would say, second, that a lot of the senior officials coming into the department…

Rideshare apps are a convenient way to get around town, especially when traveling at night, leaving a bar after drinking, or just trying to avoid parking hassles. However, using a rideshare app means getting into a stranger’s car, which is never completely risk-free. Often, dangerous situations such as speeding or reckless driving put you at risk of injury in a car crash. In more serious cases, rideshare passengers have been physically attacked, sexually harassed, or assaulted. When traveling in rideshare vehicles, it’s important to prioritize your own safety at all times. Certain steps can help you ensure your safety and…

Iran Press TV Saturday, 28 March 2026 6:16 PM Fighters from the anti-terror group Islamic Resistance in Iraq have conducted a drone strike against an installation operated by US occupation forces in Syria’s southwestern al-Tanf region, close to the borders with Iraq and Jordan. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that air defense systems manned by members of the ruling Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group had intercepted and shot down an unmanned aircraft as it was flying in the skies over the base. It added that the drone had most likely set off from an area in neighboring…

Though he’s not entitled to a personal Air Force One, Kid Rock got a glimpse Saturday of another type of military transport from the deck of his Tennessee estate, which he’s dubbed the “Southern White House.” In two videos posted to his X account, Kid Rock, whose name is Richard James Ritchie, waved to a U.S. Army Apache helicopter as it hovered near the pool in front of his human-sized Statue of Liberty replica. The singer has spent years building the miniature “White House” atop Nashville’s hills, complete with tall columns and an enormous American flag. “God Bless America and…

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese destroyer JS Chokai is now capable of launching U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, making it the first Japanese warship that can strike targets beyond 1,000 kilometers.This development marks a key shift in the country’s defense strategy. Japan committed to acquiring 400 Tomahawks last year to equip its eight Aegis destroyers as part of a larger standoff capability, which includes fielding upgraded Type 12 missiles in the southwest and deploying hyper velocity gliding projectile systems across the country.The existing missile defense network may not be fully capable of responding to threats, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters…

As NATO adapts to a rapidly evolving security environment, one requirement has become unequivocal, having resilient, interoperable communications which are foundational to deterrence, reinforcement, and operational credibility. From the High North to the Black Sea, the Alliance’s ability to move forces, sustain operations, and command distributed formations depends on communications architectures that function across borders, domains, and threat conditions. Recent developments in U.S. Department of War communications policy offer a useful reference point for NATO. The DoW’s Private 5G Deployment Strategy, finalized in late 2024, reflects a deliberate shift away from single-network dependency. Rather than positioning private 5G as a…

MEDIA ALERT ADF Announce the Hi-Power Browning is Coming Back MEDIA ALERT ADF announce the Hi-Power Browning is coming back, the Australian Army has decided ” if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”  We will Cerakote these Coyote Brown Khaki CBK and re-issue the PLATATAC Bladetech Holster, designed in 1935 by John Browning the pistol was used through WW2. Tell all your mates it’s coming back @bladetechholsters @platatacdaily  @platatac This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 00:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Guest Post, Holsters, weapons. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can…

Before Chase “Mannimal” Mann ever threw a punch in a professional MMA fight, he was loading a bar with hundreds of pounds in a small Arkansas gym. That chapter of his life became the foundation everything else was built on. Mann returns to ONE Fight Night 42 on April 10, where he faces undefeated Turkish welterweight Dzhabir Dzhabrailov live on Prime Video. He brings a 7-0 professional record into the matchup, extending his unbeaten run with a first-round TKO of Isi Fitikefu in January. But the story behind that record starts not with MMA. It starts with a chance encounter…

The chief of naval operations said Tuesday that he was confident in the U.S. Navy’s mine countermeasure capabilities in the face of potential mine warfare in Iran.Adm. Daryl Caudle championed the effectiveness of the Navy’s three Independence-class littoral combat ships with the mine countermeasures mission package during a discussion at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.“When the capability embarked on an LCS is full up, it’s a very, very good package,” Caudle said. The U.S. Navy previously saw four Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships forward-deployed in Bahrain, but they were decommissioned in 2025 and replaced with three Independence-class…

March 31, 2026 Following successful internal testing, PR-DC announces the introduction of what it describes as the world’s first military-certified multicopter capable of launching three aircraft rockets. Testing demonstrated that the system can withstand the impact of rocket launches from all three launch positions during both hover and forward flight. This represents a major step forward in the development of armed multicopters and highlights the growing capabilities of such systems. The IKA-ROCKET (pr-dc.com/ika-rocket) is based on the IKA-20-M drone, a certified military-grade hexacopter designed for autonomous day and night operations and capable of supporting multiple mission-relevant payload configurations in accordance…