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After years of layered, sequenced, and cumulative operations in the information environment, the corrosion of Western cohesion is no longer difficult to see. The central problem is not simply that hostile actors are active in the cognitive domain. It is that Western institutions have repeatedly allowed adversaries to define the terrain, tempo, and tactics of the fight. This essay argues that the West remains trapped by a doctrinal flaw that is simultaneously epistemological, ontological, and operational. Epistemologically, Western institutions continue to assume that transparency, proceduralism, and coordinated messaging can stabilize reality, even when hostile actors weaponize ambiguity, emotional overload, and…

Key PointsUzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Nurafshon Makhsus Tekhnika plant in Nurafshan, Uzbekistan, on July 22, 2026.The KRANTAS-brand facility, built with a $50 million investment, unveiled 6×6 and 8×8 armored carriers, a To’fon howitzer, and an upgraded T-64 tank.Uzbekistan’s president just got a firsthand look at armored personnel carriers, a self-propelled howitzer, and an upgraded Soviet-era tank rolling out of a factory that barely existed five years ago, and the visit signals a country quietly building its own domestic arms industry from scratch. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev toured the Nurafshon Makhsus Tekhnika enterprise in the city of Nurafshan, a manufacturer…

Western Europe is reeling in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s transactionalism, unilateralism, and unpredictability. U.S. allies on the continent have bristled at an American president unsentimental about decades-long alliances and uninterested in the storied history of transatlantic cooperation. In Berlin, Madrid, Paris, and other western European capitals, leaders are either struggling to manage the risk posed by an antagonistic leader in Washington or deferring any hard choices about how to adapt in the hope that a more friendly successor takes office in 2028.Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand are also wary of Trump. But the United…

ST Engineering’s Digital Systems business has secured new deployments in Asia outside Singapore in the last few months for its counter-drone capability, reflecting growing demand for effective counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions as defence and security agencies strengthen protection against evolving drone threats. The deployments span both defence and critical infrastructure applications, underscoring the versatility, operational maturity and effectiveness of ST Engineering’s counter-drone capability across diverse mission requirements. These include an air defence deployment and another for the protection of multiple critical infrastructure sites against evolving drone threats. Counter Drone Laser Effector (CDLE) (Photo: ST Engineering) Built on a layered…

UFC Abu Dhabi is in the books, and one competitor who fell short in his bout this past Saturday is apologizing for his post-fight comments. Mike Davis went on a social media rant after he was defeated by Nurullo Aliev via unanimous decision on the preliminary portion of the card. Davis was none too pleased with his opponent’s grappling and went as far as to call for his release from the UFC roster. After having some time to reflect, Davis has since publicly apologized for expressing his frustration in defeat. He tagged Aliev and praised him for his sportsmanship. @NurulloAliev,…

Both Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins were signed by Zuffa Boxing at the same time earlier this year, so it was only fitting that the two sluggers would make their debuts on the same night.Indeed, Berlanga headlined Zuffa Boxing 9 last night (Sun. July 26, 2026) inside Infosys Theater in Madison Square Garden opposite Steven Butler in a 12-round 168-pound fight. From the jump, it was obvious that the two men’s objective was to go head-hunting, as they wasted no time in in swinging the leather. In round two, it was Butler who managed to clip Berlanga and send him…

Maximizing Battlefield Flexibility with Innovative Guns and AmmunitionOn today’s battlefield, the hum of a drone overhead has become all too familiar. Affordable and easy to fly, these unmanned systems are one of the most commonly used tactics by adversaries of the U.S. and allies to gather intelligence, evade traditional defenses and quickly launch precise attacks. With drone threats advancing faster than ever, Northrop Grumman’s flexible, cutting-edge technology marries speed with innovation to defeat drones like never before. Through close collaboration with our warfighters and partners, we drive continuous innovation — anticipating emerging challenges and providing the precise capabilities needed, exactly…

Jocelyn Thomas calls herself a woman of faith and credits God for guiding her throughout her life, from her beginnings in Montgomery, Alabama to her current role as a Crewing Coordinator for ESPN. Thomas is involved with women’s professional soccer, college football, and college basketball, but the journey she has been on between her childhood and today is why she gives the glory to her higher power. “I’m a woman of faith.” That faith has been a cornerstone in her life, and it can likely be connected to her upbringing in Alabama. Thomas’ mother lived with cancer for most of…

Honkai: Nexus Anima’s story immediately pulls players into its mysterious shattered world.Stunning visuals and beautifully animated Anima make every exploration feel vibrant and memorable.Open-world exploration rewards curiosity with collectible Anima, hidden activities, and immersive environments. Honkai: Nexus Anima is the highly anticipated HoYoverse game that brings a whole new experience from the makers of Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and Zenless Zone Zero. The game is set in a shattered universe that was once the Nexus, which will take us to travel each fragmented plane to forge bonds with more Anima. The game offers an intriguing storyline, creature collecting, breathtaking…

BERLIN (AP) — The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Prosecutors said he had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group. Ballout was suspected of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival Saturday night before apparently stabbing others with a machete in what…