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The UFC debuted the ‘Baddest Motherf**ker’ title at UFC 244 in November 2019, and pitted Nate Diaz against Jorge Masvidal in the inaugural fight with symbolic belt on the line. Masvidal captured the title by stopping Diaz via doctor stoppage due to a cut at the concussion of the third round. The ‘BMF’ belt was then held by current interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, who knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 to earn it. Gaethje was booked to defend the pseudo-championship against former featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 300. The fight ended in a highlight reel knockout for…

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook is a quarterly series produced by the Mid-Atlantic Climate Adaptation Partnership (MARISA) program, a collaboration funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through the RAND Corporation and researchers at Pennsylvania State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Cornell University, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. This series draws information from regional climate centers, news and weather information, and high-resolution climate data sets for the benefit of policymakers, practitioners, residents, and community leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Projections of…

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs FM Sa’ar: “”Last night, the IDF took out Commander of the Basij Soleimani and his deputy, and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani. The Iranians are safer without them.” Type: Press Releases Topic: Foreign Policy Publish Date: 17.03.2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar today (Tuesday, 17 March 2026) in Jerusalem held a press conference with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. Following are FM Sa’ar’s full remarks: “I thank my friend Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, for his solidarity visit to Israel. Margus, we appreciate your visit, especially at this time.…

March 18, 2026 – A team of UK based engineers is developing a new way of eliminating hostile drones. The project is being funded and run by the country’s largest defence company, BAE Systems, which is leveraging its long-standing software expertise to create a cost-effective new system in just months to address the growing threat posed to key civilian and military infrastructure.    The BAE Systems Anti Threat System or ‘BATS’ will enable customers to reduce the use of costly missiles by instead deploying smart software, electronic warfare and kinetic measures to tackle increasing drone incursion threats to national borders,…

IZMIR, Turkey — The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced the deployment of an additional Patriot air and missile defense system to İncirlik Air Base in southern Turkey.The decision follows a ballistic missile launch from Iran on March 13, reportedly directed toward the vicinity of İncirlik Air Base.According to Turkish and NATO sources, the projectile entered Turkish airspace before being successfully intercepted and neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets operating in the Eastern Mediterranean.The deployment of the additional Patriot battery was authorized by NATO Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in Ramstein, Germany, and will operate alongside the Spanish-operated…

MBDA subsidiary TDW GmbH manufactures the DM22 anti-tank munition, which Norway previously said it would acquire. Credit: MBDA Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) issues RfI for anti-tank mines, targeting defence industry responses by 7 April 2026 amid Europe’s military recapitalisation Potential acquisition would build on joint procurement of DM-22 anti-tank mines with Germany and Latvia Potential deployment focus on Finnmark County near Norway–Russia border, which is monitored by a Ranger battalion The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has issued a request for information (RfI) from defence industry suppliers for the potential provision of anti-tank mines, as European countries continue an expansive military recapitalisation programme. Few additional…

Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems, and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), Poland’s largest defence industry group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential areas of collaboration and bolster strategic defence relations between Estonia, Poland, and Central & Eastern Europe. Under the agreement, Milrem Robotics and PGZ will work together to accelerate the development of advanced defence technologies by leveraging each other’s expertise, industrial capabilities, and technological resources. One focus area includes payload integration on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), supporting the rapid adaptation of innovative systems to meet evolving operational requirements.  The cooperation…

The U.S. Navy’s first Modernization 2.0 program-upgraded Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer made its combat debut launching Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles against Iranian targets in Operation Epic Fury. Videos from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) depict USS Pinckney (DDG-91) participating in ongoing military operation against Iran. While the destroyer has only received some of the modernization program’s primary upgrades, its presence in the Middle East supporting American long-range strikes shows that Washington’s most advanced electronic warfare-equipped surface combatant is being fielded in combat operations. The destroyer was previously in the region to attend the Indian-led Milan naval drills weeks before the beginning…

Production is now delivering five protected military vehicles per week, and the pace continues to accelerate. SISU GTP represents the highest level of next-generation tactical mobility and protection. The vehicle is designed to meet Europe’s rapidly evolving security needs, and its modular structure enables a wide range of missions as well as flexible configuration options. In early 2024, the Defence Forces of Finland and Sweden signed a framework agreement with Sisu Auto for the delivery of heavily protected SISU vehicles. To date, these customers have ordered more than 700 SISU GTP vehicles in several different variants. Demand for the SISU…

The Royal Netherlands Navy has acquired 12 V-BAT unmanned aerial systems following operational testing, including trials conducted during the Cold Response exercise off Norway. According to the Dutch Navy, the V-BAT drones are equipped with radar and camera systems designed to conduct reconnaissance and gather intelligence over extended periods. The platform can operate for several […]