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Manufacturing problems are dashing the U.S. Army’s plans to boost production of urgently needed 155-mm howitzer shells, a Pentagon watchdog warned. Despite a goal of 100,000 rounds per month by October 2025, the Army had only managed to produce 36,000 rounds per month as of March 2026, according to a report published this month by the Department of Defense Inspector General. Shell production requires first building the projectile at a metal parts factory, followed by packing the shell with explosives at another facility. But this means “projectile metal part production is the limiting factor for reaching the 100,000 round-per-month goal…

UFC newcomer Gable Steveson has revealed when he would like to return to the cage after a winning debut at UFC 329. In his first appearance for the Ultimate Fighting Championship last weekend, Gable Steveson was able to defeat Elisha Ellison in the first round of their highly anticipated contest – and he looked pretty impressive in doing so. RELATED: Gable Steveson is causing heavyweights to count their days with UFC debut, per Bryan Battle pre-UFC 329 Steveson’s signing has been met with some controversy as a result of his past, but in equal measure, some fans are excited to…

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently published a practical handbook designed to aid audiences across government, industry and academia in building a shared understanding of the drone threat and the basic principles of protecting against illicit drones. The task force developed the guide, titled “Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS,” as part of its mission to synchronize counter-unmanned aircraft systems efforts across the War Department and federal interagency partners. The handbook also establishes a common vocabulary and incorporates the latest information about UAS, including lessons learned from operations in the Middle East and on battlefields in…

“The Khamzat rematch is ridiculous, it doesn’t make any sense,” Du Plessis told Submission Radio. “If they do it, it’s ridiculous. It will be crazy, but let them do what they need to do. I’ll just fight my way back. After my performance, let my performance speak. That’s the thing. Right now, I don’t have anything to say. I can’t really say anything because I got beaten in my last fight. You can’t really say too much, but the fight’s five days away. I’ll do my talking there, and I’ll prove once again why I am the best in the…

The U.S. military can tell commanders how many troops are deployable, how many aircraft are mission-capable and how quickly units can mobilize for combat.As military leaders prepare for wars shaped by drones, artificial intelligence and rapidly shifting battlefield conditions, however, defense experts say the Pentagon still struggles to answer a more difficult question: How do you know whether a force can adapt when the unexpected happens?Future conflicts are widely expected to unfold faster and with greater uncertainty than the wars the United States has fought in recent decades. Communications may be disrupted, battlefield conditions may shift rapidly and long-held assumptions…

At SOF Week I got my first look at the Mini-GL40 from Wilcox Industries. Their RAAM GSS (Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module Grenade Sighting System) is highly successful and been adopted by the US military as well as some of our allies as an effective fire control solution for 40mm Grenade Launchers. During its development and fielding the team at Wilcox Ind had a lot of interaction with grenadiers and took what they had learned to develop the Mini-GL40. First and foremost, the Mini-GL40 is intended to be used at all times with the RAAM GSS M (Modified) and the two…

The traditional grading examination for promotion to higher Kyu and Dan grades took place on 11 July, the final day of the XX International Martial Arts Summer Camp in Varna (Bulgaria). A total of 358 participants successfully completed the examination, earning grades ranging from 9th Kyu to 4th Dan. The largest group consisted of 72 karate practitioners who earned 9th Kyu, followed by 60 participants who achieved 7th Kyu. A total of 337 participants earned Kyu grades, while another 21 achieved new Dan grades. Thirteen karate practitioners earned 1st Dan, four achieved 2nd Dan, three earned 3rd Dan, and the…

Two-time Olympia Figure champion Erin Stern may have retired from active competition, but when it comes to coaching her clients, and leaning into longevity, the buff beauty is as active as ever. Recently, Stern took to Instagram to share the moves that keep her bouncing through life, and best of all, no free weights are required. “Agility, mobility, bounce and core—these are the traits that we lose with age,” said the inspirational fitness figure. “The solution? Add in exercises that ensure you’ll continue to move with speed, flow, and control.” Here’s how to put a spring in your own step:…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Workwear brand Engelbert Strauss signed an agreement with DHL Supply Chain for end-to-end logistics services, including warehousing, distribution and product personalization in Columbus, Ohio, according to a July 8 press release. Under the agreement, Strauss’ product personalization, including embroidery and print customization, are being directly integrated into fulfillment operations at DHL Supply Chain’s distribution hub in Columbus, per the release. In turn, Strauss aims to improve turnaround times and the ordering experience while streamlining order processing as it scales its U.S. operations.…

Watcher of Realms introduces new heroes Cainan and Jezebelle to the roster alongside limited anniversary events.Multiple summoning events offer boosted drop rates for powerful heroes starting July 15, 2026. MOONTON Games has kicked off the 3rd Anniversary celebration for its popular fantasy strategy RPG, Watcher of Realms, now live on mobile. The massive anniversary update introduces a variety of free rewards, new heroes, limited-time events, special summoning banners, and more. 🎉3rd Anniversary Celebration Begins!A grand gala is here on Tya. This is all thanks to your support and companionship, Commanders!⚔️The new hero Cainan and the new Chaotic Lord Jezebelle arrive…