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A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6, well ahead of a December deadline for the review’s completion, according to a document seen by Reuters.NATO allies worry that the six-month review, announced in June, will lead to large-scale cuts to the roughly 80,000 U.S. forces across Europe and punish countries that President Donald Trump believes failed to support the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.The Pentagon’s “Terms of Reference,” which have not been previously detailed, explain the steps that the internal review will take and…

Report August 27, 2026 • 11:31 am ET Print this page By Owen J. Daniels Bottom lines up front The US military should presume that, from now on, most future operations will occur in contested environments where connectivity is poor or nonexistent.Acquiring military AI capabilities for such environments is one challenge; building servicemembers’ trust in and ability to use them responsibly is a related but distinct challenge.The private sector’s experience managing the rollout of autonomous capabilities and incorporating user feedback into subsequent updates offers valuable lessons. The next major conflict the United States fights will be fought on a battlefield…

Sean Woodson enters UFC Shanghai as a modest favorite against Australia’s Jack Jenkins, but the matchup has enough stylistic contrast to make the underdog worth a serious look. Woodson’s size and long-range work give him a clear route to a points win, while Jenkins has the speed, accuracy and wrestling volume to disrupt that plan on Saturday, August 29. Sean Woodson vs. Jack Jenkins UFC Odds Woodson is priced around -148 on the averaged market, with Jenkins near +125. The opener sat closer to Woodson -154 and Jenkins +116, so early movement has trimmed the favorite’s price. Across several books,…

The Navy announced financial incentives to keep specialized senior officers in the service that can pay up to $100,000.Chief warrant officers with 7151 and 7171 designators, otherwise known as SEALs and crewmen aboard special warfare combatant-craft, with between four and 16 years of commissioned service are encouraged to apply for the bonus.“CWOs will receive the bonus in a lump sum payment, effective from the date of contract execution,” a Navy administrative message said.Eligibility for bonuses began several weeks ago on Aug. 7. Senior service members will have to submit a personal letter requesting a retention bonus contract, along with a…

Representatives of European navies, decision-makers from the maritime industry and technology experts will gather in Hamburg on 3 and 4 September for the MS&D – International Conference & Expo on Maritime Security & Defence. Held as part of SMM, the conference will address Europe’s maritime capabilities, new requirements for naval warfare, cybersecurity, and manned and unmanned systems. A particular highlight will be the appearance of Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Chief of the German Navy. Shortly before leaving office, Kaack will deliver a keynote address on Thursday, 3 September, focusing on the current security environment and the future of the German…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the establishment of maintenance and operational support capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Japan as well as their commitment to future technical collaboration. Under the MOU, the companies will begin examining the establishment of a framework under which Fujitsu would provide domestic maintenance and operational support for the MQ-9B, an unmanned aircraft developed and manufactured by GA-ASI for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The scope of the discussions includes avionics maintenance, parts management, maintenance training, and…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Troubling new reports are emerging about CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. All of the reports point to delivering a warning to Putin’s regime, while exactly the nature of that warning differs. There have been growing concerns in Europe over expanding Russian aggression and specifically the possibility it could attack a NATO country to test the alliance’s resolve. There are also reports that Putin will drastically increase offensive operations in Ukraine due to the massive damage his country…

In an increasingly data-driven operating environment, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace team hosted an artificial intelligence training session in San Antonio, Texas, establishing a new benchmark for workforce modernization across the agency. The fully in-person training made Aerospace Energy the first organization within DLA Energy to pilot the coursework, which utilized Franklin Covey instructional material. The primary goal was to equip employees and leaders with “hybrid intelligence”—the ability to confidently combine human insight and judgment with the capabilities of AI. A total of 44 participants engaged in two distinct learning tracks: 35 employees completed”Working With AI: Essentials for Working…

The Indian Air Force operates 12 C-130J Hercules, which will be a contender for its MTA programme. (David Oliver)India has finally issued a request for proposals (RfP) for a Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) to replace the Indian Air Force’s 90 An-32RE Clines and 17 Ilyushin Il-76MD Candids. Contenders for the programme are valued at between €8 and €10 billion and include Lockheed Martin with its C-130J-30 Hercules, which the Indian Air Force (IAF) has operated for more than a decade, and Embraer C-390 Millennium, which has a growing order book. The larger Airbus Defence and Space A400M is seen as…

Mauricio Ruffy has a chance to insert his name in the conversation for a shot at the UFC lightweight champion when he enters the octagon to battle Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main event of UFC 331 on Sept. 19, and he jumped on the opportunity knowing the matchup is seen by many as a tricky one style-wise.Ruffy is one of the most flashy knockout artists in UFC today, having scored 13 of his 14 MMA wins by knockout, including devastating finishes against Michael Chandler, Rafael Fiziev and King Green under the UFC banner. Ruffy’s sole defeat in the UFC came…