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JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. — The U.S. Army commissioned its second cohort of senior technology leaders into the Executive Innovation Corps, known as Detachment 201, during a ceremony June 10 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Detachment 201 is a specialized Army Reserve unit designed to bridge the gap between private-sector innovation and military modernization. It reflects the War Department’s broader push to leverage private-sector technical capabilities to address complex national security and defense challenges. The program selects applicants who are highly skilled civilian technology professionals at the executive or C-suite level to serve as part-time strategic advisers. These officers…

On June 2, 2026, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the framework agreement for the implementation and development contract of the fourth generation nuclear Air-to-Ground missile (ASN4G). French MoD press release / Translated by Naval News The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) notified MBDA on June 2, 2026, of the framework agreement for the implementation and development contract of the fourth generation nuclear Air-to-Sol missile (ASN4G). It will enter service around 2035. It will be operated by both the Strategic Air Forces and the Nuclear Naval Air Force. It will be carried by the Rafale F5 . The performance…

Operation Defuse is currently building the meta-game systems that surround and support the core gameplay. The game offers competitive Elo based matchmaking, turn-based tactical combat, full match replays, and more. Pascal van der Heiden, a solo dev also known as klapstoelpiloot, has announced his new turn-based, asynchronous tactical multiplayer game, Operation Defuse, set for both Android and iOS. This XCOM-inspired multiplayer game is currently in development, and alpha testing is expected to be released soon, per the Development Roadmap. Get ready to outsmart opponents in turn-based combat So, Operation Defuse is a new asynchronous, turn-based tactical title that blends the gameplay…

MMA fans have reacted to Josh Hokit’s most recent antics during the UFC Freedom 250 pre-fight press conference at the historic Lincoln Memorial.Hokit started by apologizing for disrupting the previous presser and offered an apology to all the fighters competing on the June 14 card, the fans in attendance, and even UFC CEO Dana White. After that, he began praising every fighter on stage. However, Ilia Topuria wasn’t interested in hearing compliments from the polarizing heavyweight contender and quickly asked him to “shut up. Josh Hokit is just complimenting everybody on the stage, and Ilia Topuria told him to shut…

Curtis Blaydes believes he knows a direction Josh Hokit should consider to maximize his potential. Blaydes knows what it’s like to share the Octagon with “The Incredible Hok.” The two did battle in an entertaining heavyweight scrap on the UFC 327 card back in April. While Blaydes dropped a unanimous decision, he did share “Fight of the Night” honors with Hokit, so the bonus softened the blow of defeat just a tad bit. Hokit is now scheduled to face Derrick Lewis on Sunday on the historic UFC Freedom 250 card. Ahead of the fight, Curtis Blaydes spoke to MMAFighting.com and…

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — Sounds of the pickaxe hit the rails and sweat coming down through the multi-colored green camouflage uniform, muffled engine sounds from a military vehicle being dragged across the railcar. This scene highlights the critical role of the 757th Expeditionary Railway Center, whose importance extends beyond the traditional rifle marksmanship. U.S. Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 757th ERC demonstrated their expertise as part of Operation Sentinel Justice (OSJ). In support of this mission, logistical lethality on the battlefield relies heavily on military operational success, which often depends on those who are behind the rails. The ERC…

The House failed to approve an extension of a powerful foreign spying authority on Thursday, putting it on course to statutorily lapse for the first time in its history, even as President Donald Trump has named his choice for a permanent spy chief in an apparent bid to defuse a fight over the intelligence community’s leadership.Hours after the 218-198 vote on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — which was fraught with bipartisan objections to Bill Pulte’s appointment to serve as acting director of national intelligence — President Donald Trump said he would name Jay Clayton, the U.S.…

Dillon Danis has shared his thoughts on his friend and former training partner Conor McGregor’s UFC return bout.The former UFC double champion is going to return to the octagon after nearly two years and will run it back with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329.Many believe that “The Notorious” will still possess the same power, mindset, and timing. However, after spending nearly half a decade away from the sport, McGregor could have ring rust, and he may struggle with his cardio against Holloway. However, “El Jefe” considers ring rust to be a mental hurdle and believes McGregor,…

A factory in Louisiana is producing armored vehicles for Ukraine for the first time, as Textron Systems announced that full vehicle builds of the Mobile Strike Force Vehicle have begun at its Slidell manufacturing facility. The $163.4 million contract is funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative via the Foreign Military Sales mechanism, covering 65 […]

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter.This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net.“Who knows what was going on in Cpl. Mobley’s personal life?”The question hung in the air. “Who knows if he had a girlfriend, fiancée? Who knows if they were having relationship issues? Who knows if his parents were having relationship issues?”First Sgt. Christopher Rushton fired…