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The China challenge facing the United States is often presented as so large and so existential that it encompasses topics as varied as military planning, technology policy, and student visa applications. But while policymakers in Washington and technologists in Silicon Valley alike have been debating what to do about the challenge, economic conditions in China itself have changed dramatically. Indeed, the strategic challenge from China today is an entirely different threat from the one the United States and its allies faced only four years ago. And, crucially, this change represents an urgent but potentially definitive opportunity for the United States.In…

A pair of federal employee unions on Monday urged a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction restoring their collective bargaining agreements with the Defense Department, arguing that Secretary Pete Hegseth failed to follow the Trump administration’s own process for implementing two executive orders banning organized labor at most federal agencies.Earlier this month, the American Federation of Government Employees and National Federation of Federal Employees sued the Pentagon over the April termination of their collective bargaining agreements, a move that the Defense Department said was aimed at complying with President Trump’s March 2025 executive order barring collective bargaining for two-thirds…

The proliferation of drones in land warfare has brought maneuver to a stalemate, extracting a significant toll in terms of both man and machine. Attack helicopters and their crews, long the lifeblood of maneuver warfare, are increasingly held at risk by a combination of loitering munitions, cheap air defenses, and ubiquitous persistent ISR platforms that have rendered the near-surface domain one of the most lethal places on the battlefield. In this robotic kill zone, maneuver warfare hinges on the ability to exploit an adversary’s weaknesses through principles like speed, agility, reach, and decisive mass. Any one of these attributes on…

Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be found at the Arsenal of Innovation page.Have you ever wondered how the United States transitioned from only having local fresh produce to an abundance of perishable goods available year-round across the country, even during the off-season? Today, almost $3 trillion (roughly 2.7…

In the battle between former UFC champs at UFC Oklahoma City, it was the past 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis who got the lopsided victory over former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman. Following the Fight Night card, how can Usman bounce back, and where does du Plessis go after getting back in the win column?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of UFC Oklahoma City, those suggesting Usman should call it a career following the loss to du Plessis, and how the middleweight division shifts with “DDP” getting his hand raised. Additionally, topics may include…

On July 23, 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence announced the launch ceremony of the second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard. Singapore MoD press release Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, officiated the launch ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Valour, at the ST Engineering’s Benoi Shipyard today (23 July). The MRCV was launched by Mr Shanmugam’s spouse, who was the Lady Sponsor. The ceremony was also attended by Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing, Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy…

Tyson Fury won’t be the bigger man for once.For the first time since 2011, Fury weighed in lighter than his opponent for a fight, coming in at 265 pounds Thursday for his heavyweight matchup with Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand. The Polish veteran registered at 291.4 pounds, over 26 pounds heavier than Fury for Friday’s fight.The last time the 6-foot-9 Fury came in smaller on the scale was for his first fight with future rival Derek Chisora 15 years ago, when Fury came in at 255.5 pounds and Chisora at 261.Watch video of the weigh-ins below, courtesy of Seconds Out.Fury’s…

Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad has given his thoughts on Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330. In the main event of UFC 330, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC welterweight championship against top contender Ian Machado Garry. While Islam is considered to be the big favorite, Machado Garry is certainly good enough to cause him some real problems. RELATED: Cain Velasquez predicts impressive performance from Islam Makhachev at UFC 330: “He’s one of the guys at the pinnacle of this sport” For years now, Makhachev has been on an amazing run of form in the UFC, to…

Introduction For years, historical gaming felt like a niche corner of the internet, but recently, we’ve seen a massive renaissance (pun intended). Whether you want to experience the heavy, clanking dread of first-person sword combat, puzzle over the delicate logistics of a single Germanic village, or command sprawling empires across thousands of miles, there is something deeply satisfying about dropping into the Middle Ages and seeing the World as we know it today begin to form and take shape as centuries of shared experiences still impact our day-to-day. Let’s dive into the best medieval games you can play in 2026.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections. House Republicans were divided over the plan, with conservatives wary because there are no offsetting budget cuts. But Speaker Mike Johnson plunged ahead, viewing the go-it-alone process as the best chance to usher President Donald Trump’s priorities through the split Congress, despite skepticism in the Senate. The vote tally was 216-214, with two Republicans and one independent…