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The Army is looking for a weapon that is similar to the existing Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Sept. 15.The missile should be “capable of integrating with joint manned and unmanned air, ground and waterborne platforms using a M299 launcher or equivalent,” the Army said.The specifications for the missile mirror that of the Hellfire, with a minimum range of 1,640 feet (500 meters) and a maximum range of 2,6246 feet (8,000 meters) or greater. Potential targets include “heavy/light armor track vehicles, command and control nodes, air defense artillery radars, Counter-Unmanned…

This article is part of Realign for Palestine’s The Future of Money in Palestine series, which examines the monetary policy frameworks needed for Gaza’s reconstruction and seeks to provide a practical blueprint for establishing a financial system that Palestinians can trust. The once-trusted Israeli shekel is no longer viewed as a politically viable or reliable currency for daily transactions in Palestinian markets. Reports from the field and discussions among policymakers and practitioners suggest that Palestinians are increasingly turning to the US dollar instead. Some are also moving into unregulated cryptocurrency markets, including exchanges that can facilitate illicit trading and benefit…

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has released a statement addressing rumors of a possible exit from the promotion after his striking coach’s viral claim. Aspinall hasn’t fought since UFC 321, where the fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no contest after a vicious eye poke left the Englishman unable to continue. He had to undergo three eye surgeries, and 10 months later, he might still not have gotten 100% fit, despite being medically cleared to resume training recently. Aspinall also signed up under Eddie Hearn’s management earlier this year, in March, with the latter and UFC President Dana White…

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has reacted to Islam Makhachev’s recent comments about him while trying to squash any beef that may have started brewing between him and Makhachev. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 15: Islam Makhachev of Russia reacts after a victory against Ian Machado Garry of Ireland in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 330 event at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) After Makhachev successfully defended his 170-pound belt against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and got his hand raised, the Dagestani phenom and his…

A former UFC lightweight champion who’s scheduled to return to the octagon after a 2-year hiatus for the 50th fight of his career recently revealed that he’s gone under the knife three times since his last UFC appearance and spoke about a “terrible” mistake made by one of the surgeons, which caused his injury to become a recurring issue.The former champion in question is none other than Rafael dos Anjos. The now 41-year-old last fought Geoff Neal at UFC 308 in 2024 and suffered a first-round TKO loss after tearing his ACL. After an extensive recovery and rehabilitation process, Dos…

What is the proper thing to do when the American flag passes in a parade or during the playing of the national anthem? Should you stand or salute? Are women required to remove their hats? Can you salute if you’re not in uniform? Conduct During the Passing of Colors Here is the wording of 4 U.S. Code § 9, “Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag”: During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the…

Two Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Government Accountability Office to launch an investigation into the Transportation Department’s airline passenger privacy practices, warning that the agency has failed to safeguard U.S. citizens’ personal data by not moving to regulate the practices of commercial airlines.In a Wednesday letter to GAO acting Comptroller General Orice Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, noted that “although DOT has had sole authority to safeguard passenger data for over 40 years, DOT has never taken a single enforcement action related to privacy.”The lawmakers added that DOT’s “abdication of its role as a…

The Army is investing billions of dollars to bring nuclear power to military bases, selecting five companies to build nuclear microreactors at installations across the U.S., the service announced Wednesday in collaboration with the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit. Antares Nuclear will develop a microreactor — or microreactors — at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; BWXT Advanced Technologies at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; General Atomics Electronagnetic Systems at Fort Hood, Texas; Radiant Industries at Fort Benning, Georgia; and Westinghouse Government Services at Fort Drum, New York. The service said it expects to field more than 20 microreactors across Department of Defense installations.The agreements,…

Imagine spending weeks beneath the ocean, moving through thousands of tons of seawater while trying to make almost no sound. You can’t see your opponent. Your opponent can’t see you. And in many cases, the first side to detect the other may already have the advantage.That is the strange world of the most advanced submarine designs.Modern attack submarines are no longer simply underwater hunters carrying torpedoes. They are floating sensor networks, missile platforms, intelligence-gathering stations, and special-operations vehicles rolled into one remarkably quiet machine. The latest designs combine nuclear propulsion, sophisticated sonar, digital sensors, precision weapons, and technologies intended to…

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 3: The Teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship bronze sculpture outside Fenway Park Gate 5 at the corner of Ipswich street and Van Ness Street on November 3, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The statues depicts Boston Red Sox teammates (from left to right): Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, and Ted Williams. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images) Getty Images