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Strike VOA Handguard for the Beretta 1301TAC Now Fully Compatible with the A300 Ultima Patrol Strike Industries has introduced an adapter which makes their Strike VOA Handguard for the Beretta 1301TAC compatible with the A300 Ultima Patrol. Offered in Black and FDE, it is manufactured from a hard-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum extrusion which is then CNC milled. Features: Aggressive Ridges for Dexterity and Enhanced Weapon Manipulation M-LOK Rail System AT 10, 2, AND 6 O’clock Positions for Mounting Accessories 4 AntiRotating QD Sockets / Two at the Front and Rear of the Handguard Handguard Bottom Rear End Is Angled to Prevent…

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency next week will kick off its inaugural Lift Challenge, a weeklong competition that aims to “revolutionize heavy vertical-lift aviation” by finding a drone capable of lifting and transporting a payload four times its own weight. The agency will award $6.5 million in prizes to the winners. Phillip “Donna” Smith, the Lift Challenge program manager and a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, said that multirotor drones are limited in their usability because of their low payload-to-weight ratios, meaning they can only transport a payload equal to or less than their own weight. “This…

Stephanie Luciano silenced the Belgrade crowd with another clinical finish. The Brazilian flyweight spoiled Marina Spasic’s anticipated debut, submitting the hometown favorite with a first-round rear-naked choke to kick off UFC Belgrade in emphatic fashion. Spasic looked sharp early, confidently taking the center of the Octagon and opening with crisp combinations while feeding off the energy of the Serbian fans. “Rondinha” stayed composed through the early pressure, gradually finding her rhythm with straight punches, calf kicks, and well-timed counters that slowed the newcomer’s momentum. As the striking exchanges became more competitive, Luciano spotted her opening. She changed levels for a…

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran as the United States presses for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later on Saturday, Kuwait said it responded to a new round of drone attacks from Iran while a tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Israel heavily struck the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to disarm. Here are the most important developments in the Middle East today: US threatens new strikes in the conflict with Iran Speaking to reporters Friday during a meeting with members of his Cabinet at…

Senate Democrats are pressing the Pentagon for answers about medical care provided to service members wounded in the March 1 drone strike at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, saying the Defense Department has yet to fully answer an earlier congressional inquiry or provide the results of the Army’s investigation into the attack.In a July 29 letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., joined by four other Senate Democrats and eight House Democrats, requested answers by Aug. 12 to 23 questions concerning medical care, casualty reporting, force protection and ongoing investigations related to the attack.Lawmakers say the Pentagon has not…

The S82 ‘Narciso Monturiol’, the second submarine in the S80 series, conducted its first static dive on Tuesday, in accordance with the schedule of safety milestones established for its trials programme. The dive took place near La Algameca Naval Base in Cartagena. Navantia press release The purpose of this test, conducted by Navantia personnel and the trials crew, is to verify the behaviour of the hull, the flooding of the ballast tanks and the vessel’s static stability ahead of subsequent submerged navigation trials. Alongside the S82’s achievement of the scheduled milestones, the programme is progressing according to plan on the…

Here are some of the federal government’s top recent personnel changes, brought to you by our partners at Leadership Connect: Joshua M. “Josh” Harris has a new position as Ambassador (Designate) at Office of the U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, U.S. Embassy in Malaysia, United States Department of State [DOS]Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation (PAS) Recently: Deputy Assistant Secretary at Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, United States Department of State (2022 – 2025)     Nicholas G. “Nick” Checker has a new position as Ambassador (Designate) at Office of the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, U.S. Embassy in Rwanda,…

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 LONDON—When Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach became Chief of Staff of the Air Force in November 2025, he coined a simple motto: “Fly and Fix”—so you can fight if necessary. In the nine months since, Airmen have been flying, fixing, and fighting—a lot.  The Air Force has been flying almost continuous combat operations since the start of the year. Its fighter, bomber, and airlift fleet supported the removal of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro…

Trending:Daniel Cormier doubts Dricus du Plessis gets next middleweight title shot due to history with Sean StricklandCredit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCUFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry’s thoughts on women in power rubbed UFC Belgrade headliner Uros Medic wrongly. Ian Machado Garry is weeks away from squaring off with UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event. Garry earned the next welterweight title shot following wins over Belal Muhammad and Carlos Prates, and he’s looking to snap Makhachev’s pound-for-pound reign. While Garry has upped the trash talk as UFC 330 gets closer, some of his recent interviews haven’t drawn…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has successfully completed a trial of the advanced SPYDER air defense system, equipped with I-DERBY ER and I-DERBY LR missiles. The trial, conducted in Israel, involved several scenarios simulating current and future threats. During the trial, the system successfully intercepted multiple threats, including low-radar-signature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in a challenging operational scenario, achieving direct and precise Hit-to-Kill engagements. Rafael continues to develop the SPYDER system, upgrading its capabilities and adapting it to the evolving threats of the future battlefield. The trial included the integration of updates based on lessons learned from the war in…