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The Army on Thursday launched a new Indo-Pacific command that combines traditional formations with some of the service’s cyber, space, unmanned systems and electronic warfare capabilities, the service announced Friday. Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord cased the colors of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Forces Headquarters and 7th ID Headquarters Support Company and uncased the 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion colors, in a merger that was first announced earlier this year. “We are merging the operational endurance, flexibility and protection of our proven Stryker formations with the long-range sensing and precision fires of our multi-domain task force,”…

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Senior amphibious and maritime leaders from across the Indo-Pacific gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16-18, 2026, for the 12th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026. Hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, the symposium brought together military leaders from 25 allied and partner nations to strengthen relationships, share expertise, and advance cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Guided by the enduring motto, “Stronger Together,” PALS 26 provided a forum for face-to-face engagement among leaders navigating an increasingly complex maritime environment. Through keynote speeches,…

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 17: Daniel Cormier reacts after seeing a cut on Gregory Rodrigues of Brazil after a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 17, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Friday, June 19, 2026. DAZN pulls Floyd Mayweather’s June fight from schedule after injunction from Mike Tyson promoters: It’s not going to be easy to pay those tax bills without being able to fight. Early UFC White…

German shipbuilder Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG and Singapore’s ST Engineering have formalized their collaboration in the unmanned maritime domain, signing a Teaming Agreement on June 3, 2025, aimed at the joint development of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The agreement was publicly announced by Fassmer on June 17. The agreement was signed by Harald Fassmer, representing the German family-owned shipyard, and Goh Ming Joo, General Manager of ST Engineering’s Unmanned & Integrated Systems division. The signing marks a significant step in what both companies describe as a growing strategic partnership. The two firms are not starting from scratch. Their…

Modern operations involve more sensors, more platforms, and more information than ever before. The challenge is no longer collecting information; it is bringing different pieces together and turning them into timely decisions. At Eurosatory 2026, HAVELSAN is showcasing its approach to this challenge through its capabilities in command and control, combat management, mission management, Tactical Data Links, simulation and training technologies, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems. As military organizations continue to expand their capabilities across different domains, the ability to connect systems and share information is becoming increasingly important. This is reflected in the growing interest around interoperability, mission management,…

The 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) conducted counter-small unmanned aerial system (CsUAS) training, May 7, 2026, reinforcing its focus on preparing air base ground defense Airmen to operate in an environment increasingly shaped by unmanned aerial threats. The training emphasized the purpose, intent and significance of CsUAS integration into base defense operations. Instructors highlighted the growing use of small unmanned aerial systems for reconnaissance, surveillance and potential payload delivery, stressing the importance of early identification, rapid decision-making and integration of CsUAS considerations into existing defensive planning. “My desire is for the Airmen to understand the importance of this system, with…

Precision beats power, and timing beats speed.” Justin Gaethje embodied that philosophy perfectly as he dethroned Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 this past weekend.The newly minted undisputed lightweight titleholder had predicted that Topuria would not be able to knock him out in the first or second frame. As the bout progressed to the championship rounds, he would take the lead and batter “El Matador.”On June 14, the 29-year-old came out aggressively from the opening bell, looking to send “The Highlight” to the shadow realm, but failed. Despite that, Topuria had his moments throughout the fight.…

Four years of shared sessions at Phuket Fight Club give the Austrian striker a better view of Allycia Hellen Rodrigues than most people ever get. What she has seen leaves no room for doubt. Stella Hemetsberger — the reigning two-sport ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion — is backing her close friend and training partner to retain the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title when Rodrigues defends against “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom in the main event of The Inner Circle 19 on Friday, June 19, streaming live for members from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Hemetsberger has been home in…