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The man they call “The Moose,” Mitchell Hooper won his fourth straight Arnold Classic Strongman title over the weekend, earning the most points in the 2026 event, while proving that he is still one of the strongest men on the circuit. Hooper was understandably beaming at the conclusion of the prestigious strongman event, especially since he was presented with the winner’s trophy by Arnold Schwarzenegger, with his family proudly looking on. The big man, who won 2023 World’s Strongest Man, had to take some time out in 2025, to deal with nagging injuries, but has undoubtedly bounced back with a…

Keel authentication for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32). Credit: HII. HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has authenticated the keel for the future USS Philadelphia (LPD 32), a Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. The ceremony was attended by ship sponsor Maureen Paparo, a Philadelphia native, her spouse, admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, HII president and chief executive Chris Kastner, Ingalls Shipbuilding president Brian Blanchette, and US Navy officials. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Maureen Paparo said: “I…

USASMDC Public Affairs REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The Department of War announced the death of a U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died March 8 of his wounds received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. He was seriously injured at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on March 1. Pennington was assigned to the 1st Space Brigade at Fort Carson, Colorado. The incident is under investigation. “The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command…

What were the strategic calculations that drove the United States and Israel to launch a military operation aimed at a wide range of targets in Iran? And are the fundamental objectives of the two partners fully aligned? Inside Iran, as the regime’s resilience and the military’s capability are under more pressure than they have been in decades, how are institutions responding? What drove the decision to respond with drone and missile strikes throughout the region? How are the Gulf states positioning themselves as they have defended against Russian attacks? What role has the Gulf Cooperating Council played? What outcomes might…

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) today where she met with SOUTHCOM Commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan and senior command leaders. The discussions centered on collaborative efforts to combat Designated Terrorist Organizations in the Caribbean and ongoing initiatives to strengthen the defense partnership between both nations. Persad-Bissessar’s visit highlights the importance of the bilateral defense partnership and the shared commitment to confront the scourge of narco-terrorism in Latin America and the Caribbean. The U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago maintain a close defense partnership and commitment to Caribbean security. This partnership includes regular training…

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General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council Mar 08, 2026 General Secretariat – Riyadh His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), participated in the extraordinary ministerial-level meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, held via videoconference. The session was chaired by His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Chair of the Ministerial Session), with the participation of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Arab Foreign Ministers, and His Excellency Mr Ahmed Aboul…

British radar manufacturer Blighter said on March 9 that it signed a contract to supply its ground surveillance radar systems and AI-assisted software to an undisclosed Eastern European army for border protection missions. The agreement will see the company deliver its B400 series ground surveillance radars together with the BlighterNexus AI-assisted software platform, which will […]

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Importers should stay alert to navigate remaining uncertainties as U.S. Customs and Border Protection crafts a refund process for Trump administration tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, experts told Supply Chain Dive. CBP notified the Court of International Trade on Friday of its plans to develop a process to streamline refunds, with implementation targeted within 45 days. However, several unknowns could complicate these efforts, prompting industry experts to flag potential risks. Global 3PL C.H. Robinson listed several risks on LinkedIn, including…

The U.S. Air Force is seeking additional industry sources capable of producing a Stand-in Attack Weapon or equivalent system compatible with the future F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider stealth bomber, according to a sources sought notice posted Wednesday on SAM.gov.The notice, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s weapons office at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is not a solicitation but a market research tool to identify firms capable of producing a system with “similar or improved capabilities” to the SiAW. Responses are due March 19.The SiAW is a supersonic air-to-ground missile designed to rapidly strike mobile targets,…