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The United States has depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot missile interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies — a drawdown the think tank says could create readiness challenges if another major conflict erupts before stockpiles are rebuilt.Using publicly available information on missile expenditures, production rates and estimated U.S. inventories, the Washington-based think tank estimates the U.S. has expended about 65% of its Patriot inventory, leaving fewer than 1,000 interceptors remaining. The analysis also estimates U.S. inventories of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors…

The Education Department’s plans to transfer its core functions to other agencies, part of the Trump administration’s effort to shutter the department, are facing bipartisan opposition. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee advanced legislation Thursday that would reverse more than a quarter of the Education Department’s interagency agreements that undergirded those moves. The bill would unwind the Education Department’s plans to move its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Health and Human Services Department, its Office of Postsecondary Education and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education to the Labor Department and its Office of Indian Education to the…

A UFC veteran believes Paddy Pimblett doesn’t stand a chance against Charles Oliveira. While “Do Bronxs” is widely regarded as the best submission artist in the UFC, Pimblett disputes it. He has previously called out Oliveira, claiming he is the UFC’s best submission artist and wants to prove it by securing a submission win over the 36-year-old. Most recently, “The Baddy” choked out Benoit Saint Denis unconscious, face-down, “eating canvas” in just 52 seconds at UFC 329 to return to winning ways. Pimblett is game for a showdown with Ilia Topuria, a rematch against Justin Gaethje, or fights with Max…

For decades, scientists have understood that exercise is good for the brain. People who stay physically active tend to have better memory, sharper thinking, and a lower risk of cognitive decline as they age. However, researchers have recently uncovered something even more interesting. It may not simply be exercise itself that matters. The strength of your legs could provide valuable clues about how well your brain will function years or even decades later. This might sound surprising at first. After all, your quadriceps and hamstrings seem to have very little to do with your memory or ability to solve problems.…

The 2026 program aims to convince at least one in four eligible soldiers to stay, with a particular focus on instructor pilots and maintenance test pilots. Michele Sandiford July 31, 2026 2:47 pm < a min read   The Army is offering certain helicopter pilots six-figure bonuses to stay in uniform, hoping to retain active-duty warrant officers who are mid-career or approaching retirement eligibility. Bonuses range from around $75,000 over three years for aviators with 12 to 14 years of service, to nearly $210,000 over six years for those with at least 18 years of service. The 2026 program aims…

The U.S. Navy announced that it is awarding contracts for another round of ballistic missile and fast-attack submarines. The Defense Department is granting a collective $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat for five Columbia-class submarines and to both General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding for nine Virginia-class submarines to be built in the coming years.“This historic investment underscores the department’s continued commitment to undersea superiority and the recapitalization of our nuclear triad,” said Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, director of submarine programs. “By securing the continuous production of both the Columbia and Virginia classes, we ensure…

American Rheinmetall has been awarded an 18-month contract for the U.S. Army’s Project Sustainment effort, executed through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). As the prime contractor, American Rheinmetall will deliver next‑generation uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) capabilities that strengthen the Army’s tactical sustainment operations and support its broader modernization objectives.Under Project Sustainment, American Rheinmetall will provide hybrid‑powered, autonomous UGVs designed to support company‑sized element sustainment missions. These vehicles will autonomously transport supplies to and from the forward line of troops, reducing risk to Soldiers and increasing operational efficiency in contested environments. The program emphasizes advancements in autonomy, commerciality, and hybrid…

Toulouse, France / Getafe, Spain, 31 July 2026 – Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Hisdesat to act as prime contractor for the development and construction of SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s most advanced secure communications satellite.Building on the design and implementation of its predecessors, the satellite introduces technological enhancements, delivering greater operational agility, expanded bandwidth, and superior protection against jamming and electronic threats.“In today’s complex geopolitical landscape, SpainSat NG-III reinforces Spanish and European strategic autonomy by securing mission-critical communications for Spain, NATO, and our allied forces”,  said Alain Fauré, Head of Space Systems at Airbus Defence and Space.The…

Sports medicine physician Dr. Brian Sutterer has raised questions about Conor McGregor’s reported ACL and meniscus injury after the former UFC champion shared several knee-focused training videos online. Sutterer said McGregor’s apparent movement, range of motion and loading work do not line up neatly with the reported timeline for a complete ACL tear and a hoped-for return at International Fight Week in 2027. The Irish-born athlete suffered the injury in the opening seconds of his UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway. He attempted a flying kick, went down, got back up and tried the move again before the contest was…

1) MBDA SPEAR missile to be integrated with GA-ASI’s MQ-9 and Gambit 6 CCA. (Credit: GA-ASI)At the Farnborough International Airshow General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined an agreement to work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the air-launched Surface Attack Weapon, SPEAR.GA-ASI has completed weapons testing for the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, qualifying both the Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and the MBDA Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile for launch from the MQ-9B. Testing was…