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The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. U.S. Navy press release The ceremony culminated a years-long process to bring Massachusetts into service. It is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named after the commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the most recent, USS Massachusetts (BB 59), a South Dakota-class fast battleship that participated in nearly every major Pacific campaign from 1943 to 1945 and earned 11 battle stars for its World War II service. Cmdr. Michael Siedsma, Massachusetts’ commanding officer, spoke proudly of his crew’s efforts. “To the…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. With the iconic attack jet now in the twilight of its career, there are signs that the A-10C Warthog is set to deploy to the Middle East region for Operation Epic Fury. Such a deployment might well provide the combat swansong for the A-10, which the U.S. Air Force plans to retire for good by the end of the decade, if not sooner. The development comes as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his threats against Iran, including threatening to eliminate its…

The middleweight prospect officially made the leap to contender with an impressive second-round knockout of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. Pyfer appears to be in top form as he rides a four-fight win streak into his next matchup, but who should be next to test whether he is worthy of being in the title conversation?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and special guest Jed Meshew discuss how high Pyfer should aim in the rankings and whether Adesanya should even fight again after suffering a fourth…

Jeremy Stephens is returning to the UFC for what looks to be a fire fight on paper and someone who previously beat Stephens in the PFL broke down the next MMA contest that ‘Lil Heathen’ has lined up. The combatant in question is Natan Schulte who recently fell short to Jakub Kaszuba via unanimous decision in his return from a lengthy competitive hiatus at PFL Pittsburgh on March 28th. The former multi-time PFL champ previously secured an arm triangle choke against Jeremy Stephens in the PFL smart cage during their contest in November 2022. The MMA and bare knuckle star…

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine 28 March, 2026, 7:32 PM EET The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is developing the Defense AI Center “A1” to accelerate AI integration in the military domain and shorten the path from battlefield experience to technological solutions. Following its launch, the center focused on the following core areas: data processing, infrastructure development, and team building. Today, it operates as a fully-fledged structure integrating the development, research, and deployment of AI solutions. “We focus on tools that provide a practical advantage on the battlefield,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov. Key focus area of the…

Mideast governments have long invested in air defenses—notably, U.S.-made THAAD and Patriot interceptors—and counter-drone defenses, particularly since the 2019 drone attack on Saudi oil infrastructure at Abqaiq. But recent weeks and months have seen a flurry of activity—in ventures by defense-tech companies and orders from nations under fire.Last June, SRC announced it would deliver Raytheon Coyote interceptors as part of a $1 billion FMS deal with Qatar. The rail-launched missile has a boost rocket motor and a turbine engine to take down small and large drones and swarms. In November, MBDA made its first sale of its Sky Warden system to a Middle…

This story was updated Monday evening with additional comments. The Trump administration is expanding its pitch to recruit early-career job seekers, now attempting to connect agencies with much-needed talent in job fields beyond the tech sector. The Office of Personnel Management on Monday launched a new “early-career talent network,” an online portal where individuals interested in public service can sign up to receive announcements of job openings and upcoming hiring events from federal recruiters. The job network pertains specifically to younger, less experienced workers — a demographic that agencies have struggled to recruit and retain for years. OPM’s new talent…

Walk into most gyms, and you’ll see it—benches lined up, barbells padded, and someone hip thrusting their way to “better glutes.” We’ve shifted from squats to hip thrusts as the top booty builder. Social media crowned them the king of glute training, and influencers swear by them. The message is loud and clear: “If you want strong, sculpted glutes, you need hip thrusts.” But here’s the question not many are asking: Are hip thrusts truly that effective—or are they just overrated? Here, we’ll through the noise by exploring what hip thrusts do, where they shine, where they fall short, and…

30 March 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new European Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The establishment of the European Headquarters marks a significant step in DroneShield’s long term commitment to Europe, one of the Company’s fastest growing regions, and provides a strengthened operational presence to support its expanding footprint across EU and NATO-aligned markets. The new Headquarters will serve as an operational base for DroneShield’s EU Centre of Excellence and aligns with the EU’s ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, which seeks…

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (March 30, 2026) – Two U.S. Army divisions, dozens of industry partners, and multiple Army program offices have joined forces to help expedite the Army’s command and control and networking transformation. Both divisions are leveraging a series of operational training events to experiment with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototypes: The 4th Infantry Division (4th ID), conducting Ivy Stings and the 25th Infantry Division (25th ID), conducting Lightning Surges. The NGC2 ecosystem delivers information across all warfighting functions to enhance commanders’ decision-making and speed – with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a key role to quickly process…