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8:46 a.m. The first moment of impact. For most Americans alive at the time of the 9/11 attacks, the sights and sounds of that morning play on a horrific loop in their minds. The logistical aftermath, however, less so.Now, on the 25th anniversary of the attack, the National Museum of the United States Army is providing key insight into the logistical hurdles of rescue and cleanup that began mere moments after the first hijacked plane struck the Twin Towers. In its latest exhibit, “Steel and Stone,” the museum highlights the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its role in the…

F-35 Block 4 is the most significant upgrade package for the Lightning II, enabled by Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3), adding advanced sensors, heavier computing, expanded weapons capacity, and improved electronic warfare. Delivery is now targeted for the early 2030s. Block 4 is designed to introduce more than 70 (partially classified) major upgrades across all three F-35 variants. Technical Refresh 3 (TR-3) is the foundational hardware and software modernisation required to support all subsequent F-35 capability increments, including the full Block 4 portfolio. Itreplaces the aircraft’s legacy processing chain with a higher capacity modular architecture designed to accommodate increased sensor throughput,…

For the past several years, scholars and practitioners have vigorously debated the utility of armored formations on an increasingly lethal modern battlefield characterized by a proliferation of sensors, precision long-range fires, and integrated command and control networks. Recent campaigns—including the 2006 Hezbollah-Israeli War, the 2017 Battle for Mosul, the 2020 Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, and the 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive against the Surovikin Line—appear to support claims that maneuver warfare is no longer viable. Commentary and debate, ranging from superficial, media-driven reactions to deeply researched analysis, between casual observers, scholars, and practitioners, continue unabated. It is true that armor and combined arms…

See CTOMS at NTOA CTOMS, an industry leader in tactical medical training, equipment, rope access and medical solutions, will be exhibiting at the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Law enforcement operations and Trade show, taking place from 29-30 August 2026 at the Gaylord Convention Center in Nashville, TN, USA. Visitors to the CTOMS booth 521 will have a chance to go through medical equipment carriage and organization, new equipment developed by CTOMS and how CTOMS training pathways can enhance your medical readiness in your organization. Discover how CTOMS can enhance your readiness. See you at booth 521. This entry was…

Mike Perry wonders if something is up with Dillon Danis’ latest pull-out.Saturday’s Duel Arena event in Orlando, Fla., was to be headlined by Perry vs. Danis, but at Thursday’s press conference for the event, it was announced that Danis would be unable to compete and he was replaced by UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins. Danis later released a video blaming an arm injury for his withdrawal.Perry received the news that Danis was out shortly before the official announcement and at first, all he had was questions.“My reaction was, ‘How?’ When?’” Perry told MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck. “Because as you can see…

A sailor assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln expected to reenlist before the ship’s current deployment began. Now, after more than nine months of continuous operations, training and drills, the service member is questioning whether the U.S. Navy could be a long-term career.“I planned to reenlist before this deployment, but now I’m reconsidering,” the sailor told Military Times on the condition of anonymity, fearing reprisal.Aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, which was extended to support operations in the Middle East, uncertainty about the mission has taken a toll, the sailor said.“Not knowing what’s happening wears me down,” they said. “If we’re…

Today we take a look at the Arms and Armor Saxon Military Sword alongside an original black and white German armor that is contemporaneous with the sword. Dr. Nathan Clough explains why and how rapiers were used as military weapons, and discusses the design and functions of the piece, and how this type of sword fit with the half armors that were so prevalent at the time. The armor in the video belongs to the Oakeshott Institute, Arms and Armor’s non-profit sister organization. The image in the banner above is from Antonio Manciolino’s mid-16th century fight book.  As always, our…

VIENNA — Russia’s war spending pushed the state to the brink of running out of cash this spring, according to a Bloomberg report that offers the clearest account yet of how the financial burden of the Ukraine invasion is straining Moscow’s finances.Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that Finance Minister Anton Siluanov warned Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in April that the government would not have enough money to make all scheduled payments on time. The balance on the federal treasury’s single account fell to roughly minus 5.5 trillion rubles, or about $65.3 billion in the red, forcing the…

Key PointsFirehawk fired six Hydra-70 rockets with a 100 percent success rate at Yuma Proving Ground following a U.S. Army OTA award.The Army awarded similar Hydra-70 prototype agreements to four companies, each required to deliver 24 rockets within 18 months.Firehawk successfully fired six Hydra-70 rockets in a live-fire test at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the company said Friday, achieving a 100 percent success rate. The rockets were built at Firehawk’s facility in Crawford, Mississippi, and fired from an M261 rocket launcher, the launcher used operationally with the Hydra-70 system on aircraft including the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-1Z…

Iran’s top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the U.S. “isn’t impossible,” after what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar, a mediator in the war between Washington and Tehran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Friday that progress “hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t work.” He called on Washington to build trust and uphold its commitments, without elaborating. The relatively positive comments came after a series of diplomatic visits to Tehran alongside talks between Iran and Oman about a framework for allowing vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, the main mediator in the…