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MMA Fighting has PFL D.C. results for the Jean vs. Rodriguez fight card from CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C on Saturday night.In the main event, Thad Jean takes on late-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant PFL welterweight title. The 2025 PFL welterweight champion, Jean was originally scheduled to face 2024 PFL champion Shamil Musaev in the bout, but Musaev withdrew this week, allowing Rodriguez, who was booked to fight Aaron McKenzie on the undercard, to step in.A light heavyweight slugfest between Tyson Pedro and Rafael Xavier serves as the co-main event.The PFL D.C. prelim card kicks off at 8 p.m.…

OPTICS11, the world leader in passive fibre optic acoustic subsea sensing, today announces a major expansion of its OptiArray product line. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has contracted OPTICS11 to further develop and deliver operational containerised towed array systems. The systems are intended for deployment from a range of crewed and uncrewed maritime platforms, allowing advanced anti-submarine sensing technology to be fielded quickly, simply and cost-effectively. OPTICS11 press release Towed array systems have traditionally been integrated into a limited number of specialised naval vessels. By adapting OptiArray into a portable, containerised system, OPTICS11 will allow navies to gain advanced sonar…

The Trump administration has accused Cuba of infiltrating the highest levels of the U.S. government, cultivating American activists and encouraging domestic unrest. The sweeping allegation arrives days after President Donald Trump revived claims about Chinese election interference and as his administration continues to dismiss concerns about Israel’s visible influence over American elections and foreign policy. State Department Alleges Decades of Cuban Subversion The State Department’s 100-page report, “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism,” describes Havana as a unique threat despite its limited economic and military power. It accuses the Cuban government of infiltrating American institutions, recruiting sympathetic activists, supporting…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. From the ongoing conflict with Iran, to the Ukraine war and hotspots around the world, aerial drones have proven to be extremely dangerous and effective weapons and a mad rush is on to counter them. It is a technology race that makes headlines on a near daily basis. However, a similar but far quieter and less visible threat is emerging below the waves and now the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is looking to do more about it. Faced with a growing threat…

Olympic bronze medalist Robelis Despaigne has opted to return to the UFC instead of continuing to pursue a fight with Francis Ngannou. After knocking out Josh Parisian in just 18 seconds at UFC 299, heavyweight Robelis Despaigne was thought of as a potential threat to Jon Jones and other top heavyweights. But back-to-back losses to Austen Lane and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Despaigne’s first career losses in Mixed Martial Arts, ended up leading to his release from the promotion. Despaigne recently bounced back with an impressive knockout of former UFC champion Junior dos Santos on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card…

Clash Royale has announced the August 2026 Balance Changes, which are set to bring another nice shakeup. This update focuses on reducing the dominance of Spirits, changing how Hero and Champion abilities work, and introducing several experimental reworks for cards like Witch Evolution, Battle Healer, and Void. Alongside confirmed balance changes arriving with the August 2026 season, Supercell has also shared several Work in Progress Balance Changes that could be adjusted before release based on player feedback. Balance Changes going live with the August season Fire Spirit, Ice Spirit, Heal Spirit, and Electro Spirit Option 1: Hitpoints: 230 → 217…

The window is now open for vendors to start working on and submitting prices for software that can simulate the military’s personnel needs in the event of national emergencies requiring a draft.While the U.S. military is all-volunteer, the Selective Service System still maintains registration lists of males aged 18-to-25 years old and a second special-skills database based on professional licensing lists of workers in certain health care occupations. The Selective Service System is an independent agency charged with running a draft or drafts in the event they are needed to fill personnel gaps.By launching this request for quotes on Wednesday,…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Conagra Brands plans to invest an incremental $125 million in fiscal 2027 to strengthen its supply chain and lower costs by moving more production in-house, President and CEO John Brase said on a July 15 earnings call. The spending will contribute to the company’s goals of improving supply chain resiliency, maintaining high service levels and reducing inventory and days of inventory, according to the call. “I don’t believe we’re investing enough in our brands and our supply chain, again, why…

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday announced the 2026 recipients of the Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards, recognizing the top performing sailors and Marines from the 2025 calendar year. The awards, according to a NavAdmin, recognize those who have “significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary warfare and amphibious capabilities” through innovation, leadership and teamwork. As part of the process, each service recognizes one enlisted and one officer from each branch.On the Navy side, Lt. Cmdr. Tyler Biggs, Amphibious Squadron Eight, has been named the Expeditionary Warfare Officer of the Year. Petty Officer 1st Class Bryant Campos, Joint Communications Unit, has been…

Former two-time unified WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua returns to the ring later tonight to lock horns with Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Joshua’s last boxing bout was against Jake Paul in December 2025, which “AJ” won in the sixth round via knockout after crushing Paul’s jaw in two places and dropping him numerous times. The Brit’s next opponent, Prenga, on the other hand, boasts a pro boxing record of 20-1. However, the 35-year-old Albanian heavyweight knockout artist has never faced an opponent of Anthony Joshua’s caliber to date. If “AJ” wins…