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Adrian Yanez knew he had a chance to send a statement to the bantamweight division at UFC 329. Yanez was fighting former champion Cody Garbrandt on a massive card, as he knew there were plenty of eyeballs on him, given he was fighting on a Conor McGregor card. Although Yanez entered the bout as the huge favorite, he knew Garbrandt posed a lot of problems, and admitted he was surprised by how fast Garbrandt was. “It wasn’t even the power. I knew he hit hard; it was more about how fast he closed the distance,” Yanez said on BJPENN.com. “It…

A computer-generated image shows the Global 6500 business jet kitted out for standoff jamming and electronic warfare. (Korean Air)South Korea’s procurement of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft – specifically designed for standoff jamming – is proceeding apace, with Bombardier Defense announcing on 14 July that it had signed a contract to sell two Global 6500 airframes.This Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) programme is known as the Block I Electronic Warfare System Development Project. The ensuing aircraft will perform a similar role to the US Air Force’s EA-37B Compass Call aircraft.South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the aircraft are…

Lindsey Graham died with two of the world’s most consequential pieces of unfinished business on his desk. One was Ukraine’s survival as a sovereign, independent democracy, and the other was Saudi-Israeli diplomatic normalization. Either accomplishment would redraw the global map for the better while advancing US interests.  That says more about the South Carolina senator than much of what I have read following his death this past weekend. The commentary seems split between hagiography written by admirers of the happy warrior of American internationalism and indictments of an opportunist who transformed himself from a Never Trumper into a Trump sycophant.…

The former Bellator king put his career on hold to face Conor McGregor, and it almost happened in 2024 before that pesky broken toe derailed the fight at the last second. Rather that sit on the sidelines even longer, Chandler returned to action … and the results have been grim. Since taking two years off in pursuit of the Mac, Chandler has been utterly dominated by Charles Oliveira, Paddy Pimblett, and Mauricio Ruffy (watch Ruffy style on Chandler at the White House here).It’s starting to get a little sad, but “Iron” Mike is resilient. The 40-year-old veteran is refusing to…

MATBOCK Visiting Ramstein Air Base This August Founded by Navy SEAL veterans, MATBOCK specializes in engineering ultra-lightweight, mission-specific gear designed to reduce operator load and improve durability in the field. Leveraging proprietary materials like their water-shedding “Ghost” fabric, they develop advanced solutions in load-bearing armor, prolonged field care medical packs, maritime assault gear, and specialized K-9 handler equipment. Attn: Units and Individuals in Germany The MATBOCK team will be visiting Ramstein Air Base the week of August 19th. If your unit is located at Ramstein or within the surrounding area and you would like to see their latest ultra-lightweight gear, medical packs, or…

In 2025, Chinese leader Xi Jinping tried to capitalize on U.S. belligerence toward Europe by promoting China as the responsible great-power alternative. In a message sent to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, Xi invited Brussels to join forces with Beijing, to “uphold multilateralism, safeguard fairness and justice,” and “oppose unilateralism and bullying.” Despite the lofty rhetoric, Beijing offered nothing of substance to Europeans, and did nothing to address their concerns about unfair trade practices that are threatening large swaths of European industry. Indeed, rather than seeking to conciliate, Chinese premier Li Qiang…

Barbell squat variations are often the first port of call when it comes to pumping up the quads, but a recent Instagram post from Australian bodybuilder Kwame Duah has explained why a dumbbell option known as the somersault squat could be another great move for stimulating growth in the upper legs. “This is one of the awesome exercises to grow your quads,” explained Duah, while posting an IG reel for his legions of followers. The popular fitness influencer, who can also be found on YouTube and TikTok, showed that effective squats can come in all different shapes and sizes. What…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. DHL Global Forwarding expanded its Transpacific air cargo capacity with a thrice-weekly service connecting Bangkok (BKK) with its hub in Cincinnati (CVG), according to a July 9 press release. The BKK-CVG service aims to provide shippers with more stable schedules and predictable costs, per the release. DHL Global Forwarding’s Transpacific network also includes flight operations from Hanoi (HAN) and Taipei (TPE) to U.S. hubs such as Chicago (ORD). The widebody freighter route has 100 tons of capacity per flight — which is…

Brussels, 16 July 2026. The European Defence Agency (EDA) today published its annual Defence Data report for 2025-2026, detailing defence spending by all 27 EU Member States. In 2025, defence spending by the 27 Member States reached €418 billion, representing a 20% increase since 2024 and bringing spending to 2.2% of GDP. This increase reflects Member States’ efforts to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the evolving security environment. In 2026, defence spending is projected to increase further to €454 billion, equivalent to 2.4% of GDP. Spending is accelerating faster than previously…

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee used a Wednesday hearing to tout a bipartisan bill that would overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as President Donald Trump also seeks to reform the disaster response and recovery agency. Representatives from both parties and experts argued that the FEMA Act (H.R. 4669) would enable disaster survivors to receive federal assistance more quickly. “We make them figure out FEMA instead of building a system around them,” said Craig Fugate, who was the agency’s administrator during the Obama administration. “We are not survivor-centric. We are process- and program-centric.” The measure, which the panel last year advanced in…