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Organizations representing federal employees and their allies in Congress in recent days have decried President Trump’s plan to freeze most federal workers’ pay while directing sizeable raises for federal law enforcement and members of the military.Last week, Trump issued an alternative pay plan formalizing the call from his fiscal 2027 budget proposal to freeze most federal workers pay at 2026 levels next year. He also announced that he would direct the Office of Personnel Management to authorize a 3.8% increase in basic pay for federal law enforcement officers, to go along with a between 5 and 7% raise for military…

Roma, 01/09/2026 – Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with the Brazilian Army within the framework of Programa Estratégico Forças Blindadas, for the Viatura Blindadas de Combate de Cavalaria Média Sobre Rodas (VBC Cav – MSR 8×8) project. The contract provides f or the delivery of seven Centauro II 8×8 wheeled vehicles, equipped with a 120 mm main gun, and represents the first batch of serial production under an overall program for 98 vehicles, to be delivered in annual tranches. The agreement was signed following the successful completion of operational…

WASHINGTON – Lockheed Martin Corp. in Syracuse, N.Y., has received a $14.6 million U.S. Navy contract modification for engineering support of electronic warfare systems aboard new-construction and in-service submarines. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the cost-plus-incentive-fee modification, awarded under delivery order N00024-25-F-6260 against an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract supporting the Navy’s AN/BLQ-10 submarine electronic warfare system. Work will be performed in Syracuse and is expected to be completed by February 2027. The AN/BLQ-10 is an electronic-support-measures system that enables submarines to detect, classify, locate, and identify radio-frequency (RF) signals from radar and communications systems. The system processes signals collected through submarine…

We’ve arrived at the strange paradox where the better Street Fighter 6 performs, the less likely we’ll see anything else Street Fighter 6 made the iconic fighting game franchise the most popular its ever been since the height of the arcade days, and it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon with Season 4 now underway. While this is generally great for Capcom itself, the otherwise good situation is also painting a less bright future for their…

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 18: Joe Lauzon reacts after his TKO victory over Jonathan Pearce in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at TD Garden on October 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Muhammad Mokaev followed Dana White’s advice and ‘became champion somewhere else’: I would like to see Mokaev back in the mix if possible. Surely we’ve seen other…

A U.S. Navy command investigation into a fire aboard one of its ships last year didn’t identify a root cause but said human error and poorly placed necessities exacerbated it.On Aug. 20, 2025, an 11-hour blaze broke out aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, leading to approximately $12 million in damage. Sailors successfully extinguished the blaze, leaving two service members with minor injuries. “As of the signing of this report, the NCIS investigation is ongoing, and the precise ignition source of the fire is unknown,” the report said. “As other…

Arhont-TBThe war in Ukraine has demonstrated that control of the electromagnetic environment is central to modern air and ground operations. Mobile air-defence systems, surveillance radars and airborne emitters shape the battlespace long before weapons are launched. For commanders, the ability to detect, classify and locate these emitters at operational depth can determine whether reconnaissance UAVs, strike systems and air assets can be employed effectively.Developed by company INFOZAHYST, Arhont-TB is an aerostat-based passive ELINT system designed to provide long-range detection, analysis, classification and geolocation of radar emissions. The system has already been employed in battlefield conditions, delivering valuable intelligence on enemy radar and…

Most MMA fans haven’t heard much English from Alex Pereira, as the Brazilian mostly sticks to his catchphrase, “Chama,” in response to most questions. Pereira’s aura is enough for people to understand him without “Poatan” uttering a single word most of the time. However, Pereira’s coach, former UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira, has revealed that Pereira can speak English but doesn’t like to speak a lot. During a recent sitdown with all-time MMA great Demetrious Johnson, Teixeira opined that “Poatan” is a man of few words and doesn’t like to talk much, but if someone spends time alone with…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dollar General is implementing artificial intelligence to unify forecasting, replenishment and allocation across its North America operations. In partnership with Relex Solutions, the retailer aims to use AI to coordinate planning across its network, which includes 21,000 stores and 34 distribution centers, according to an Aug. 27 press release from the technology company. Dollar General will leverage Relex’s AI platform to manage store replenishment, ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods. Demand factors, including sales patterns, will also be built…

After a long deployment in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand’s resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the sex tourism destination.The Abraham Lincoln is due to dock on Wednesday at nearby Laem Chabang, with two accompanying Navy vessels, to allow nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard to rest and recuperate after over 200 days at sea, according to Thai officials.Ahead of its arrival, police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya’s main beachfront and nightlife district, in…