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General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a contract modification by the U.S. Navy to continue development and delivery of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system. General Dynamics Mission Systems press release General Dynamics Mission Systems announced that it was awarded a $230 million follow-on contract modification for delivery of Hammerhead Encapsulated Effector (HHEE) systems to the U.S. Navy. The Hammerhead mine system provides the U.S. Navy with a next-generation, anti-submarine weapon designed for deployment at intermediate and deep-water depths. “General Dynamics Mission Systems is proud to support the U.S. Navy’s critical undersea warfare requirements,” said Dr. Laura Hooks, vice president and general…

At 8 p.m. on Feb. 10, 1970, the darkness shrouding Fire Support Base Chamberlain in South Vietnam filled with moans, cries and the voice of a dead man. The U.S. Army was responsible for the broadcast. A psychological operations team supporting the 25th Infantry Division positioned loudspeakers around the base and played a recording called “The Wandering Soul.” The recording featured a voice warning enemy troops about the consequences of not receiving a proper burial. The Army’s own Tropic Lightning News described the mission later that month under an irresistible headline: “Groaning Ghost Haunts VC.” In the issue, SP4 Frank…

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 The 55th Wing officially retired the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft in a ceremony Sept. 18 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., while the 355th Wing there inactivated its A-10 Warthog units, another major transition for the base. The Compass Call mission is transitioning from the old propeller-driven EC-130s to the sleek EA-37B, which packs the electronic warfare mission into a modified Gulfstream 550 jet. The 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan…

This is the UFC 331 live blog for Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski, the main card light heavyweight bout Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Menifield (18-7-1) heads into Saturday night’s event as the underdog, but the 205-pound veteran has a habit of spoiling the plans of the matchmakers. This past May, he headed into enemy territory to win a thrilling striking battle against China’s Zhang Mingyang, and was previously the first man to defeat French prospect Oumar Sy. He has won three of his past four fights.The red-hot Baraniewski (9-0) seeks his fourth UFC victory, with none of his…

On Episode 303 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond, and with around a week to go before the 2026 Mr. Olympia is crowned in Las Vegas, the panel debated the importance of size when flexing on bodybuilding’s biggest stage. 2026 has seen a lot of discussion around size in the world of bodybuilding. From Samson Dauda packing on the muscle to avenge his Olympia standing from last year, to Nick Walker’s mutant-like physique dominating the IFBB Tampa Pro. There’s no doubt that the Open division is the most popular category at…

What’s up Maniacs! In case you haven’t heard the great news, MMAmania.com recently rolled out a new mobile app, which means you can now carry us around in your pocket (or bag) and never miss a second of breaking UFC/MMA news … or fun community chats.That’s right, there’s a fun new experience for readers (we’re now available in U.S. and Canada!) who want to hang and talk face punching during live events — such as Contender Series last night or UFC 331 this weekend — that you can enjoy when you download the app.Here’s how you can join our live…

The U.S. Coast Guard is taking steps to address sexual assault in the ranks but continues to fall short in implementing its plans and reporting to Congress — shortcomings that hamper the “long-term cultural and procedural changes” needed to address the problem, a federal watchdog has warned.The Government Accountability Office released a two-page brief Friday criticizing the service for failing to provide timely updates to Congress on sexual assaults as well as some information that is required by law.The watchdog also said the service has not developed a performance plan to assess its progress in addressing sexual misconduct, an oversight…

The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses. Sergeants who complete the Army Recruiting Course or Drill Sergeant Course will be promoted to staff sergeant. Sergeants serving in drill sergeant positions who meet promotion requirements will also be promoted, effective Sept. 10. The Army said the policy was intended to acknowledge the noncommissioned officers’ part in building the enlisted force. “Drill sergeants are the backbone of the force and make a lasting impact on every enlisted soldier’s career,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Wilson, of the U.S. Army Recruiting…

Military movies based on true stories already have an advantage over fiction: Sometimes the screenwriter barely needs to embellish anything. Films such as Hacksaw Ridge, Black Hawk Down and The Outpost depict events that seem almost impossible. Look beyond the two-hour versions, though, and the real histories are often bigger, stranger or more brutal than what made it onto the screen. Here are 10 military movies where the true story outdid Hollywood. 1. To Hell and Back (1955) Audie Murphy faced an unusual casting problem in To Hell and Back: Who better to play one of World War II’s most…

The Red Cathedral lets you play solo or with up to four players across platforms.The game features three AI difficulty levels and online multiplayer. Devir Apps has announced the launch of the beloved turn-based strategy title, The Red Cathedral, set for November 11, 2026 on Android, iOS, and PC. This digital adaptation of the award-winning board game, which has sold more than 100,000 physical copies, was first revealed back in May 2026, and we finally have a concrete release date to look forward to. Get ready to experience strategic cathedral building So, The Red Cathedral puts you in the shoes…