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Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has opened up about getting used to normal life after spending over a year in prison. Velasquez, back in March 2022, was charged with attempted murder, alongside gun assault charges for shooting at a man who had allegedly molested his then-4-year-old son. He was also involved in a car chase, and his fired shots had actually struck the alleged molester’s stepdad. He was initially jailed and later placed under house arrest from November 2022 (until the conclusion of his trial). Things took a turn for the worse in March 2025, as Velasquez was…

When the next conflict comes, we won’t have time to create seasoned fighter pilots. We won’t have years to develop instructor pilots, squadron commanders or tactical leaders. The experience that gives America’s military its decisive edge must be built long before the first shot is fired.Yet every year, just as many of our most experienced aviators are ready to lead squadrons, mentor younger pilots and shoulder greater responsibility, too many choose to leave active duty. That should concern every American because this is no longer simply about pilot retention. It is about preserving one of our nation’s greatest strategic advantages.As…

Lockheed Martin and Leonardo signed an agreement related to increased potential future maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the fleet of C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin is further integrating Leonardo into its strong network of support for the proven C-130, as a MRO Center for the operators located in these territories. As this opportunity takes shape, Lockheed Martin looks to provide Leonardo with technical assistance, equipment, and training required to further improve the relevant capabilities in Italy, strengthening the strategic hub for the maintenance and sustainability…

Canada’s decision to become the first observer nation in the Global Combat Air Program, or GCAP, a multinational effort to build a sixth-generation fighter, is less about finding an alternative to its ongoing F-35 purchases and more about building non-U.S. defense relationships.First, a look at Canada’s current fighter requirements. The Royal Canadian Air Force flies Boeing CF-18 Hornets that were originally expected to retire by 2020. Ottawa had planned since 2010 to replace them with 65 F-35s, but scuttled the plan as the cost of the Joint Strike Fighter continued to rise. The government examined other options, including the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the Saab Gripen, in a follow-on…

LONDON — Solid rocket motor manufacturer X-Bow Systems is launching what the company hopes will be a much-needed remedy to the ongoing conundrum of combating cheap drones with multimillion-dollar interceptors. The New Mexico-based firm this week pulled the curtain back on Buckler, an interceptor designed to kill Group 3 drones — UAS weighing up to 1,320 pounds and flying below 18,000 feet at under 250 knots — for a cost of under $100,000 per unit. Buckler is designed to knock out UAS at supersonic speeds, according to a company release, and is assembled with an airframe and propulsion system manufactured…

SENSHI Kickboxing Chile experienced an important weekend of learning, development, and unity on June 20 and 21, in two memorable days that marked another significant step in the growth of the organization. During the Official Seminar of SENSHI Kick Boxing Chile, participants had the opportunity to train under the guidance of Shihan Francisco Filho and Shihan Emanuel Ruarte, who shared their experience and knowledge through sessions focused on combat and on the official technical program of SENSHI Kickboxing. The event brought together several dojos and teams, reflecting the strength and integration of the local community. Among the participating groups were: Valdivia Dojo Mushin Dojo Dojo Dageki Dojo…

Valter Walker enters Saturday’s heavyweight bout with Thomas Petersen as the betting favorite, with the market moving toward the Brazilian after an early price that offered a larger return on Petersen. The three-round fight takes place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi as part of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov booked for July 25. Walker is listed around -200 on the average moneyline, while Petersen sits at +167 with RexBet. That price gives Walker an implied win probability of about 70 percent, compared with 30 percent for Petersen. The matchup is scheduled for July 25, with…

The first Embraer C-390 Millennium delivered to the Czech Air Force and christened at Farnborough.The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer delivered the first of two C390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft ordered by the Czech Air Force at Prague Kbely Air Base on 16 June. At the Farnborough Airshow, the aircraft was officially named “Karel Toman-Mareš” on 20 July, paying tribute to one of the nation’s most distinguished wartime leaders.Embraer also announced an agreement at Farnborough to supply C-390 Millennium training devices to the air forces of Sweden and Austria. The Swedish Air Force will receive a comprehensive training package, including a…

The memorandum of understanding that the United States and Iran signed in June has fallen apart. The deal was meant to halt fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz, and create a 60-day window for further negotiations, but Iran and the United States are back to launching missiles and drones at each other and have shut down commerce through the strait.The memorandum’s failure should come as no surprise. The agreement postponed the resolution of the most contested issues between the two adversaries—a formula that U.S. President Donald Trump favors and that he also pursued in the Gaza Strip. Since the October…

Every player has their favorite genre, or genres of games. Some cannot get enough of RPGs, others only play online competitive FPS, and the Souls-like community is filled to the brim with people who adore those kinds of games. My favorite genre is, unsurprisingly, strategy. Strategy in all its aspects: turn-based strategy, real-time, city-builders, traditional wargames, less traditional wargames, stealth-tactics—you name it, and chances are I’m a fan. No, I won’t try to discuss here what makes each sub-genre its very own sub-genre. We have had that conversation before about wargames, and that turned out to be fun. Of course,…