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“People need to get ahead of it. If you start to ask for a waiver starting in 2027, it’s going to be a painful process for everyone,” Michael Cadenazzi said. Anastasia Obis July 2, 2026 5:18 pm 3 min read The first phase of the Pentagon’s effort to eliminate Chinese military-linked companies from the defense industrial base supply chain takes effect this week, barring defense contractors from working directly with companies on the department’s blacklist.  Section 805 of the fiscal 2024 defense authorization bill prohibits the Defense Department from entering into, renewing or extending a contract for the procurement of…

Party Like It’s 1776 This is a big one for the United States…250 years of independence. In this day in 1776, the formal text of the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress. A total of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies signed the document which still inspires freedoms around the world. I was around for the bicentennial celebration in 1976 and everyone was had the patriotic spirit. Enjoy the day! We earned it! This entry was posted on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under History. You can follow any responses to this entry…

In recent months, it has become increasingly apparent that the tide may be turning in the Russia-Ukraine War. On the battlefield, Russia is struggling to advance while suffering heavy casualties. Beyond the front lines, innovative Ukrainian drone tactics are disrupting the logistics of the invasion, blockading Russian-occupied Crimea, and sparking a major fuel crisis inside Russia itself.  Meanwhile, Moscow is now also struggling to maintain the steady flow of volunteers it needs to replenish the depleted ranks of the Russian army in Ukraine. Faced with these mounting difficulties, Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly mulling a mass mobilization as he…

Max Holloway has a message for fans and for Conor McGregor with UFC 329 Fight Week finally here. The Hawaiian is aware of how “The Notorious,” who is the best trash talker in the game, loves to break down his opponents mentally before or during fight week. However, Holloway is not game to back down and is ready to fire back if things get heated up next week during the post-fight presser and face-offs. The Irishman is returning to the octagon after five years and will be running it back with Holloway on July 11 in the main event of…

A small tracked robot that can launch its own quadcopter, watch a target from the air, and then land the drone right back on its own chassis has surfaced in a newly published Russian patent, a design open-source trackers have nicknamed the “tracked Mavic” after the popular DJI consumer drone it resembles in miniature. The […]

Iran Press TV Saturday, 04 July 2026 6:55 AM Israeli forces have killed 1,022 infants among more than 21,500 Palestinian children killed during the Zionist regime’s ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, which entered its 1,001st day on Saturday. According to official figures released on Friday by Gaza’s Government Media Office, more than 21,500 children, including 1,022 infants, have been killed since Israel launched its war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. According to the figures, the total number of Palestinians killed has reached 73,066, while 173,514 others have been injured. Also, some 9,500 Palestinians remain unaccounted…

Here are some of the federal government’s top recent personnel changes, brought to you by our partners at Leadership Connect: Azizur Aziz has a new position as Assistant General Counsel at Office of General Counsel [OGC], Office of the Administrator, United States General Services Administration [GSA] Recently: Associate at Rule Garza Howley LLP (2023 – 2026) Sean Michael Gallagher has a new position as Chief Information Officer at Office of the Chief Information Officer [OCIO], National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA]Career Senior Executive Service (CA/SES) Recently: Acting Chief Information Officer at Office of the Chief Information Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2025 – 2026) John W. Bellinger has…

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Rheinmetall has secured a major international order for its advanced Skynex air defence systems, marking a significant milestone for the technology. The contract, booked in the second quarter of 2026, represents a value in the region of several hundred million euros. This order is a first-time contract with this international customer. At the same time, this contract enables the company to expand its customer base for this state-of-the-art air defence system. The overall scope of the contract encompasses the delivery of four complete Skynex systems, with a total execution timeline of 39 months. Delivery of the first Skynex battery is…

UFC middleweight contender Kyle Daukaus speaks with MMA Fighting’s José Youngs about his love for the Watchmen, Batman, and Spider-Man movies, The Boys television series, and more on the latest episode of Anything But Fighting.Daukaus (17-5), a two-time CFFC middleweight champion, was last seen coming up short to Bo Nickal at UFC White House in June. This setback, not only snapped his six-fight win streak but also marked his first UFC loss since re-signing with the promotion in 2025.To date, 12 of Daukaus’ 17 have come by way of submission. He also holds notable wins over Gerald Meerschaert, Michel Pereira,…