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Rheinmetall today unveiled the GMF140, a next-generation 140-metre, 6,000+ tonne guided missile frigate designed to deliver unmatched capability across the full spectrum of modern naval warfare. Developed to meet the evolving operational requirements of NATO and allied navies, the GMF140 establishes a new benchmark for survivability, lethality and mission flexibility in the global frigate market. With the GMF140, Rheinmetall is targeting international markets and intends to offer it initially as part of a procurement project in North America. Purpose-built for operations in the world’s most demanding threat environments, the GMF140 combines advanced air and ballistic missile defence, anti-submarine warfare and…

Valter Walker joined Demian Maia as the only men to score five submissions in a row in the modern era of the UFC, but won’t get too cocky about his accomplishments. Instead, he looks at another jiu-jitsu star as inspiration as he attempts to climb the heavyweight rankings.Walter tapped out Junior Tafa, Don’Tale Mayes, Kennedy Nzechukwu, Louie Sutherland and Thomas Petersen in his past five bouts, tying Maia’s five straight submissions between 2007 and 2009 against Ryan Jensen, Ed Herman, Jason MacDonald, Nate Quarry and Chael Sonnen.When asked about that record run after his recent victory at UFC Abu Dhabi,…

Trending:Colby Covington praises Arman Tsarukyan following RAF 11 match: “You’re gonna be the UFC lightweight champ”Darren Till is hoping Conor McGregor will retire after suffering another injury in his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway. McGregor suffered a knee injury just seconds into his rematch with Max Holloway, and the bout was called due to the injury. It was a frustrating result, but the Irishman has vowed to make his return next International Fight Week. However, Till believes McGregor should listen to his body and retire from the sport. “I like it but the thing with Conor [is] he’s made…

BY MARCUS DAY Kids these days are soft. We’ve heard it a million times, usually right before we’re hit with a “back in my day” monologue by some aging martial arts instructor in an ill-fitting gi. I like to call these guys “grandpas.” They never miss an opportunity to wax poetic about the past, when karate was tough, your sensei was semi-magical, and only the strong survived the training. They hate the current times and deride what they see as a preference for flash over substance. But despite what our elders say, I don’t think the new generation is weak. On…

Introduction If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that digital wargaming is currently experiencing a quiet, beautifully obsessive renaissance. Gone are the days when we had to scrape the bottom of the barrel for decent operational depth, and wait for that one time, every once in a while, when a decent game would come out, and everything would go cold for a couple of years. Looking ahead into 2026 and 2027, developers are finally giving hardcore tacticians and historical grognards the meticulous simulations they deserve. Whether you are managing the harrowing radio silence of a…

Singapore-based studio Garena has just announced Palworld Online, a new, officially licensed spinoff that will bring the creature-collecting survival crafting experience to iOS and Android devices. Though an exact release date hasn’t been given just yet, Palworld Online is set to launch sometime in 2026. Released in early access in January 2024, Palworld has come a long way in the last two and a half years. With just over 40 updates under its belt, Palworld is naturally a much bigger and better game than it initially was. That’s never been truer than it is right now, with Palworld finally receiving…

What’s the cost of always being on time?

Although many publications describe what artificial intelligence (AI) could do for emergency management (EM), almost none describe what AI-enabled products are available or what it would take to adopt and diffuse those products. This information gap matters: Emergency managers and others who support EM functions are making procurement decisions in a crowded technology marketplace with limited time, technical capacity, and standardized information about how AI-enabled products perform against the realities of their work. As hazards and disasters increase in intensity and frequency, the demands on the resources of the EM community often outpace existing capabilities and capacity. AI-enabled products could…

Lockheed Martin is in talks to buy supplies of two critical minerals from U.S. mines, two sources familiar with the discussions said, as President Donald Trump pressures defense contractors to cut reliance on China. The world’s largest defense contractor is negotiating with NioCorp Developments for the supply of scandium, and Teck Resources and 5N Plus for the supply of germanium, both of which are used in military equipment ranging from aircraft components to infrared sensors, the sources said.The deals would mark a significant step in the U.S. push to build domestic mineral supply chains, but face hurdles: Chinese suppliers have…

Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C., and put up in hotels in service of the “Make DC Safe and Beautiful” mission ordered by President Donald Trump.As the mission approaches the conclusion of its first year — with at least two more to go, unless the president says otherwise — its measure of success depends on whom you ask. In a round-table discussion with reporters Monday, Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard, the D.C. National Guard’s interim commanding general, suggested the impact of the Guard’s presence was as much about…