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Manama, Bahrain — Decommissioned Avenger-class Mine Countermeasures ships were safely moved as part of ongoing U.S. Navy force transition efforts in the region. The movement evolution required detailed planning, coordination, and disciplined execution to ensure the safe transport of the decommissioned MCM’s. Mission partners worked together to maintain operational standards, prioritize safety, and ensure accountability throughout each phase of the evolution.These efforts support continued fleet readiness and responsible transition of legacy platforms, while sustaining operational momentum and mission effectiveness across the maritime domain.

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The IDF’s Carmel programme de facto shifted from development of a new armoured fighting vehicle to become a technology integration project around 2021. This piece examines some of the highlights to have emerged from the project thus far, and provides a glimpse of what to expect going forward. The Carmel programme was launched by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in 2016 with the aim of developing a next-generation armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) concept that would be more agile and versatile than legacy systems. It would require a crew of only two (rather than the standard three or four) who would…

The F-104 Starfighter didn’t just fly fast, it terrified people. Some pilots loved it. Others quietly called it a missile with a seat. And depending on who you ask, it was either one of the boldest fighter designs of the Cold War… or a jet that asked far too much from the humans inside it. […]

Here’s a look at all the new turn-based RPGs available right now, based on their recent releases. For those who might not know, this is the weekend roundup where I gather every project that debuted over the past few days in any form, nothing gets left out, whether it’s a demo, a playtest, an early access launch, or a full release. This recap is especially packed, so much so that I had to filter out a few titles, which I only do when there’s an overload. I’m pretty sure you didn’t know about many of these, so go ahead, try…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The ‘legacy’ F-15C/D may now be a dwindling presence in the U.S. Air Force, but the jets still support vital test work with NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. NASA has long flown different F-15 variants for numerous kinds of missions and recently added to its fleet with another pair of jets cascaded down from the Air Force. Meanwhile, older F-15s are also continuing to take on new test assignments with NASA, having already contributed enormously to its military and civilian research programs,…

Justin Gaethje has seen it all in his 14-year fighting career, and after beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, he can tell his opponent still has a lot to learn.After capturing his 10th UFC Fight of the Night bonus following his win over Pimblett in Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas, Gaethje spoke to reporters at the evening’s post-fight press conference where he explained how he kept his composure in a grueling five-round fight and what he thinks Pimblett can take away from the experience.“I’ve done it too many times to try to think that it’s over or he’s quitting,”…

Ilia Topuria has reacted to Paddy Pimblett’s performance at UFC 324 against Justin Gaethje. Earlier tonight, Pimblett and Gaethje locked horns for the interim lightweight championship. This five-rounder headlined the first numbered event of the year, which also marked the UFC’s debut on Paramount+. Despite being the underdog, the 37-year-old wasted no time proving the oddsmakers wrong. For Round 1, he landed the better shots, took numerous risks, and with constant forward pressure, started piecing up his British foe. ‘The Baddy’ had very few answers for Gaethje’s elite striking. While attempting leg kicks, Pimblett appeared to have compromised his own…

Building a bigger chest is one of the most common goals for “skinny guys” trying to bulk up. A well-developed chest doesn’t just improve how you look in a T-shirt; it also plays a major role in upper-body strength, posture, and athletic performance. But if you have a naturally lean frame, fast metabolism, or limited muscle mass to start with, chest training can feel frustrating. You might bench press regularly but see little growth. Or you might feel your shoulders and arms doing all the work while your chest barely gets sore. The good news is that science gives us…

State leaders who want to curb the increasingly violent arrest tactics of immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere are struggling to push back.They’ve promised civil rights legislation that could offer alleged victims another route to courts, ordered up official tribunals to gather video and other records, or asked cities to refuse requests to cooperate with raids. But for the most part, states looking for concrete ways to push back find themselves largely hamstrung.Violence in immigration enforcement is on the rise. A federal immigration agent’s killing of Renee Good in Minnesota on Jan. 7 was one of half a dozen shootings since…