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Policymakers, accreditors, and institutions are reexamining the traditional bachelor’s degree in the United States. For generations, the dominant model of undergraduate education has been a four-year, 120-credit bachelor’s degree. In recent years, there has been growing concern about college affordability, student debt, the amount of time it takes to earn a degree, and the labor market value of postsecondary credentials. This has prompted interest in whether some bachelor’s degrees can require fewer credits without sacrificing quality. In response to a statutory requirement in the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, the authors of this report examine the feasibility of reduced-credit bachelor’s…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ  – Despite public speculation and online misinformation regarding the pistol’s safety, Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), the Department of War’s official lead for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), confirms that there has never been a mechanically-caused accidental discharge. All investigated incidents of alleged “uncommanded discharges” have been traced back to the trigger being pulled. Rigorous Testing and Safety by Design The MHS, comprised of the M17 (full-size) and M18 (compact) 9mm striker-fired pistols, is a thoroughly tested, safe, and reliable weapon system for the modern Warfighter. Since the first systems were fielded to the 101st Airborne Division…

Sean Brady is being counted out by many as he takes on Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs under the Real American Freestyle banner this weekend. Many are counting out the surging UFC welterweight contender as he takes to the mats against Burroughs at RAF 12 on August 22nd, but UFC’s most proven underdog thinks the fanbase should not be counting out Brady here. Frankie Edgar is the combatant in question, and the ex-UFC lightweight champion is coming off of his own wrestling win against Clay Guida at RAF 11. Real American Freestyle is booking some interesting matchups that cross between…

Babcock International Group and Danish naval consortium, Danske Flådeskibe K/S (DFS), have signed a Letter of Collaboration to develop a joint UK-Danish industrial approach to potential new frigates for the Royal Danish Navy.  Babcock press release Babcock and Danish naval consortium, Danske Flådeskibe K/S (DFS), have signed a Letter of Collaboration to develop a joint UK-Danish industrial approach to potential new frigates for the Royal Danish Navy. Announced at DALO Industry Days in Herning, the agreement builds on a framework agreement established between Babcock and DFS in early 2026. DFS brings together OMT Group, Terma, PensionDanmark and Semco Maritime, and…

San Diego, CA – August 19, 2026– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, today announced that Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has received multi-million-dollar orders from multiple international customers for its GAIA 100 Tri-Band 5.5-meter and 6.1-meter antenna systems. The orders, which support Earth Observation (EO), New Space and satellite communications applications, reflect continued demand for Orbit’s high-performance ground station solutions. Alongside the announcement, Orbit is revealing the GAIA 100 Tri-Band 6.1, designed to deliver higher gain, improved link margins and enhanced Ka-band tracking performance. Supporting Earth Observation,…

Tekken 8 just received Bob as the second DLC character of Season 3, but most of the attention has been going to the last fighter still on the way. Back at Combo Breaker, Bandai Namco announced that Yujiro Hanma from Grappler Baki will close out Tekken 8’s content this season, so how are the developers tackling their adaptation of the infamous martial artist? Well, our friend Virginia Glaze with IGN…

Federal prosecutors have charged 17 Iranians affiliated with the Tehran-based Mabna Institute over an alleged hacking-for-hire operation that stole research and intellectual property from hundreds of universities and compromised email accounts belonging to U.S. government agencies and companies.The 14-count superseding indictment, unsealed Tuesday, adds eight defendants to a case brought against nine other members of the firm in 2018. Prosecutors said the expanded charges expose a broader network that conducted cyber intrusions for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian government and university clients.The Mabna Institute targeted systems belonging to 144 U.S. universities, 178 universities abroad, at least 42 U.S.…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The Air Force is negotiating a potential $1.4 billion deal to replace five dormitories—reportedly suffering from mold, failing air conditioning systems, and foundational defects—that housed thousands of U.S. military medical trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The service selected the Layton/Gensler contractor and design team to construct five 400,000-square-foot dormitories at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, on the sprawling joint installation, which is under Air…

In 2025, James Cameron wrote, “Eurodeterrent: A Vision for an Anglo-French Nuclear Force,” where he argued the United Kingdom and France should cooperate to develop a nuclear deterrent umbrella for Europe, independent of Washington. A year later, after French President Emmanuel Macron’s landmark nuclear speech, we asked him to revisit his argument. Image: SAC Rob Bourne/MODIn your 2025 article, you argued that, given Europe’s perceived uncertainty about the U.S. commitment to its security and defense, the United Kingdom and France should cooperate to develop a nuclear deterrent umbrella independent of Washington. In July 2025, the United Kingdom and France signed the Northwood Declaration, and…

The Indian Navy will lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardians from GA-ASI for a period of 30 months. (GA-ASI)India announced on 17 August that it had signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to lease MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for the Indian Navy.The contract valued at approximately INR19.43 billion (US$203 million) will cover the lease of two MQ-9Bs and associated equipment to the Indian Navy (IN) for 30 months.According to India’s Ministry of Defence, the UAVs will be equipped with advanced sensors and mission systems to enhance the IN’s maritime domain awareness and provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and…