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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 11: John Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Fighters League speaks to the media after PFL Chicago at Wintrust Arena on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) Getty Images

Forward Controls Design has released the first models in its OPF-G6 family of heavy-duty optic plates for Glock Gen 6 pistols equipped with the Optic Ready System (ORS). FCD was not first to market with Gen 6 optic plates, but that was never the objective. Additional development time was spent refining the interface, material selection, tolerances, and installation rather than compromising the design for an earlier release. Glock’s Gen 6 optic system is a significant departure from the previous MOS system. Instead of a conventional flat mounting surface, ORS uses an insert that interfaces with an hourglass-shaped pocket machined into…

In Syria today, nearly everyone seems to be struggling. People of all classes and backgrounds can barely afford food, rent, utilities—the basics of a dignified life. The country is attempting to leave behind half a century of tyranny and 14 years of civil war for a new and freer political order. It is also recovering from an economic collapse so precipitous that it ultimately helped topple the dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2024. As the country has proceeded in its political transition under President Ahmed al-Shara, however, living conditions for most Syrians have only become worse. Costs have soared, and a…

Martial arts offer a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Here are some of the key advantages: Physical Fitness: Engaging in martial arts provides a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The rigorous training helps develop strong muscles and increases overall physical endurance. Self-Defense Skills: Many martial arts focus on teaching practical self-defense techniques, which can help individuals feel more confident and capable of protecting themselves in real-world situations. Discipline and Self-Control: Martial arts emphasize discipline, respect, and self-control. Practitioners learn to follow instructions, maintain a structured training routine, and control their…

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract for its short-range ballistic missiles.The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract covers initial production and future orders of Increment 2 of the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, according to a Lockheed Martin announcement.“This award marks an important step in delivering PrSM Increment 2 to the warfighter,” Dave Griser, Lockheed Martin vice president for precision fires, said in the announcement. “We’re ready to move from flight testing into production and provide the Army with an expanded long-range precision fires capability.”PrSM is intended to replace the Army Tactical Missile System, first fielded in the early…

“We have six more launches in Tranche 1, and we start on the Tranche 2 campaign. We’re starting to get pretty close to both of those,” GP Sandhoo said. Anastasia Obis September 21, 2026 7:13 pm 3 min read The Space Development Agency is getting closer to completing what the agency calls “Tranche 1” of its planned constellation of small and inexpensive satellites.   SDA director Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo said during the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference last week that the agency wants to complete two more launches by the end of 2026, and finish…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The first of 70 single-pallet-sized tactical operations centers are slated to begin shipping to Air Force units by the end of the year following a recent announcement by the company that made it and the Air Force entity responsible for its development. The Tactical Operations Center-Light is the Air Force’s next-generation method for conducting ground-based air battle management Several years ago, the service contracted with Lockheed Martin and L3Harris…

The German Special Forces (KSK) have received pre-series TAHR airborne light tactical vehicles from FTS for evaluation. The TAHR can be air-dropped and helicopter-transported to provide ground mobility as either a weapons platform or logistics support. (FTS)Providing ground mobility for air-inserted airborne and special operations forces is a significant challenge that the German-Israeli company FTS seeks to address with its new TAHR light combat vehicle. The TAHR is designed to be air-dropped from military cargo aircraft or transported by helicopter, with two able to be carried aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.  This light airborne combat vehicle, unveiled September 15, is…

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Bottom lines up front WASHINGTON—Over the past year, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping established an uneasy pause in hostilities—not a true détente, but a temporary stability. For now, both sides continue to test one another’s red lines, seeking to gain as much ground as possible, but also to avoid triggering escalatory reactions. This fragile pause cannot go on indefinitely. On Thursday at the White House, the two leaders will hold their third in-person meeting in a little less than a year, and each side will seek to extend the pause in ways that advance its own…