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DEVILS LAKE, ND — Sixteen National Guard competitors representing eight states tested their physical endurance, technical proficiency, and leadership abilities during the Region VI Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Grafton Training Center, North Dakota, from May 31 to June 5, 2026. The annual competition brought together Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming to compete in a series of events designed to identify the region’s top warrior. Throughout the competition, participants completed formal boards, written examinations, weapons proficiency events, land navigation, physical fitness assessments, Expert Soldier Badge task lanes, a…

Tyson Fury thinks Conor McGregor owes him a debt of gratitude.Over the span of his illustrious boxing career, Fury has become well-known not just for his in-ring dominance, but his outside-of-the ring shenanigans, including once dressing up as Batman for a press conference ahead of his Wladimir Klitschko fight in 2015.Suffice to say, Fury has never shied away from the microphone, and as far as he’s concerned, there’s no better talker in all of combat sports.“For me, it’s always been easy,” Fury told ALF Global. “Talking is what I do best. If there was world championships for talking, I’d be…

Federal agencies will increasingly seek out technology products that use quantum-resistant encryption, as cybersecurity leaders also eye ways to validate the cryptography used in critical systems. A code-breaking quantum computer holds the potential to break classical encryption methods, putting sensitive systems and communications at risk. And even though such a computer is not yet known to exist, organizations are also concerned that hackers could steal sensitive encrypted data today and decrypt it in the future. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released three primary PQC standards in recent years, with additional algorithms under consideration. Agencies and industry are…

Key PointsBuntar Aerospace raised $10.4 million from Axon Enterprise and Munkene AS, ranking among Ukraine’s six largest disclosed funding rounds this year.Ukrainian defense tech funding rose 119 percent to more than $129 million in 2025, with foreign investors providing 49 percent of it.Ukrainian drone maker Buntar Aerospace raised $10.4 million in funding from Axon Enterprise and Munkene AS, placing the round among the six largest disclosed funding rounds in Ukraine this year, according to venture capital firm Defence Builder, citing data from Vestbee. The full list, in order of size: language-learning platform Preply at $150 million, UFORCE at $50 million,…

Not a day passes without mention of drones in various conflicts around the world. Is it all doom and gloom or can such threats be neutralised? One factor that is clear is that the modern drone threat is leading to new approaches to procurement and the integration of emerging technologies with extant military doctrine. In the 1960s, First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev began the debate surrounding the concept of a ‘revolution in military affairs’ when he referred to low-yield nuclear weapons and the emergence of guided weapons changing the face of warfare. Although…

For the first time in 60 years, Joint Base Andrews stood up a new helicopter squadron in preparation for the base to receive HH-60Ws.The activation of the 5th Helicopter Squadron on Aug. 28 takes the base a step closer to receiving 26 HH-60W Jolly Green IIs, advanced combat search-and-rescue helicopters that will eventually replace the base’s aging medium-utility UH-1N HueyRecently, the Air Force selected the Maryland base to receive the new aircraft, with the 5th slated to be the first unit to receive the Jolly Green IIs as the 1st Helicopter Squadron continues to fly the Hueys before converting to…

Hickory, NC. – (August 21st, 2026) – WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Vigilante Fixed Stock. This new stock option celebrates American heritage by combining authentic Claro American walnut with premium Italian craftsmanship, delivering a distinctive enhancement for your AR-15 and AR-10 platforms. “This new Vigilante Fixed Stock is a sophisticated aftermarket replacement designed for AR-15 and AR-10 enthusiasts who appreciate both performance and a timeless aesthetic,” saidBen Fleming, CEO of WOOX USA. “Each piece in the Vigilante series is a…

Daniel Cormier is sending his support to Usman Nurmagomedov after the PFL champ jumped into the cage after UFC Shanghai’s main event and came an inch away from assaulting winner Song Yadong.Yadong had just knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov with a big uppercut in the second round of their bantamweight fight. An emotional Usman jumped the cage and then started to throw a spinning elbow at Yadong, who was running across the cage in celebration. Whether Usman stopped himself or the strike missed is still a hot topic of conversation, but “DC” wants people to give Usman some grace.“He did not…

FORTBLOX: Mobile Fortress GO! lets you build your own mobile fortress, connect blocks, and experiment with Docking Synergies.Gather resources, take on enemies, and keep upgrading your fortress even while you are away. HYPER RISE has announced to launch its new strategic deckbuilding autobattler, FORTBLOX: Mobile Fortress GO!, on both Android and iOS in September 2026. The game is currently available for pre-registration on mobile, with the App Store listing pointing towards a September 21, 2026 release window. Get ready to build your fortress and survive the wasteland So, FORTBLOX: Mobile Fortress GO! is set in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization…

A chest that does not look especially large can still produce a surprisingly strong press. That is not an excuse to ignore muscle development, but it is a useful correction to a common gym assumption. Visible size, barbell numbers, and real world pressing ability overlap, yet they are not the same quality. Your chest may be stronger than it looks because strength depends on skill, coordination, leverage, and the contribution of several muscles, while appearance also depends on body fat, skeletal shape, and where muscle is distributed. Strength Is Not the Same as Appearance The pectoralis major is the largest…