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Lucas Fernando and Billy Elekana have agreed to meet in a 205-pound fight on the upcoming UFC Vegas 124 card at the Meta APEX on Nov. 7, multiple people with knowledge of the booking told MMA Fighting.The Fight Night event will be headlined by welterweight title hopefuls Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady in a five-round showdown.Fernando (14-3) impressed in his octagon debut with a dominating performance against Rafael Tobias this past August, scoring a knockout in the third round. The former LFA champion is now riding a five-fight winning streak with three knockout stoppages.Elekana (10-2) won three straight in the…

Missile defense in wartime involves many complications. Human operators must deal with high-speed objects, short timelines and sensor data that isn’t always clear.The Pentagon now wants artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion. It’s seeking “AI-based software tools to turn fragmented sensor data into a continuously updated understanding of space and missile threats fast enough to drive operational decisions,” according to the Defense Innovation Unit solicitation, which is due Sept. 24. “Existing tools struggle to distinguish closely spaced objects, track emerging threats, and keep threat models current.”The project, known as the “Space Threat Intelligence Synthesis Engine,” will leverage AI’s…

A PCS move involves lots of moving parts, like housing decisions and relocation logistics. One area that’s easy to overlook is homeowners insurance. While most homeowners assume their coverage remains in place during a move, PCS orders can create insurance gaps that leave your home, personal belongings, and finances at risk. Whether you’re selling your home, renting it out, or leaving it vacant during deployment, your insurance needs often change. Understanding how PCS moves affect home insurance can help you avoid denied claims, unexpected costs, and coverage gaps. Key Takeaways Notify your insurer as soon as you get PCS orders;…

Today Dr. Nathan Clough discusses how holy relics were used in late medieval arms and armor, and shows off an example of an Arms and Armor Black Prince Sword mounted with a relic of Saint Galgano and oil touched to a piece of the true cross. The sword pictured in the banner above is Lobera, the sword of St. Ferdinand III, King of Castille and Leon in the early 13th century. It is in the Cathedral in Seville, Spain. A representation of St Galgano and the Archangel Michael Relics in medieval Europe were bought and sold on a very large…

Inside the high-precision laboratories of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, accuracy is measured in micro-tolerances and exact scientific standards. For Shanna, a health physics student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a summer rotation at the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command subordinate unit provided both a hometown return and a deep dive into the Army’s primary calibration enterprise.Facing a competitive national shortage of qualified health physicists, USATA teamed with UAB to provide promising students with direct, hands-on laboratory experience alongside seasoned metrology professionals. The collaboration exposes undergraduates to the Army’s specialized calibration and radiation…

The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing dropped live bombs from its F-15EX Eagle IIs — the first time an operational Eagle II unit has done so, according to official photos and captions released Wednesday. The drops came during a three-week deployment to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, that ended this month. The wing said the deployment, in support of the Air Force Weapons Instructor Course, produced “a historical milestone, dropping live bombs from operational F-15EXs for the first time.” The images show jets on the ramp and in the air on Aug. 27, some carrying a live 500-pound Mk-82…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the Houthis stepped up their threat to the Red Sea.Trump held at least two phone conversations with the Saudi leader on Thursday, sources said. In the end, Washington told Riyadh that it was not willing to take direct military action for now but would help with intelligence sharing and targeting, the two sources said.The White House did not address a Reuters question on any phone calls between the two…

Conor Benn made a championship statement at the official weigh-ins for his bout with welterweight champion Ryan Garcia.At Friday’s early weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Benn was the first fighter to the scale, weighing in at 146 pounds for Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena. Garcia weighed in later, successfully hitting the mark at 145.5 pounds for his WBC title defense.Watch the headliners weigh in below.Garcia (25-2, 1 NC) seeks the first defense of his WBC belt after winning it via unanimous decision over Mario Barrios this past February. He faces a Benn (25-1) coming off of consecutive wins over Regis…

Before the Paramount+ live stream gets underway this weekend in “The Grand Canyon State,” which also features a Heavyweight tilt pitting top-ranked contenders Waldo Cortes-Acosta (No. 7) vs. Curtis Blaydes (No.11), all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy. Note: Arizona’s Department of Gaming Boxing & MMA affords a one-pound allowance in non-title fights.UFC Noche 4’s weigh ins video stream will appear LIVE below beginning promptly at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT). We’ll also have real-time text updates for the “Silva vs. Delgado”-led weigh ins listed below, updated as they happen. Remember, too, that staredowns will…

Under new approvals granted by the government on 7 September, mine trawls for use with Indian main battle tanks will improve their ability to penetrate minefields. (AVNL)The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) cleared defence procurements valued at INR1.1 trillion (US$11.6 billion) for the Indian military on 7 September 2026. According to the ministry, 98% of this equipment will be manufactured by Indian industry.A variety of projects received their acceptance of necessity, which is an in-principle administrative approval needed to proceed with Indian military acquisition proposals.Beginning with the Indian Army, it will acquire additional Dhruv utility helicopters. However, the exact number…