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Anar Mammadov has watched his loss to Yodlekpet many times. His conclusion has not changed. He was ahead until the knockdown shifted the judges. One moment reshaped the result. He wants to show what happens when that moment does not come. Mammadov faces Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai in the flyweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 12. The 30-year-old Team Mehdi Zatout striker from Azerbaijan carries a 12-4 professional record into the contest. His debut knockout of Komawut FA Group announced him immediately. The Yodlekpet…

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to seize Kharg Island — the linchpin of Iran’s oil industry — as he escalated pressure on Tehran amid a fraying ceasefire.In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote the United States would be hitting Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” adding that “at some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets.”Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, typically handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. It has been central to the economic…

Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase the continued evolution of its Cortex™ architecture at Eurosatory 2026 (Hall 5A, Booth G391), featuring the introduction of the HALO configuration for its Cortex EVO™ system. First introduced at SOF Week 2025 as a new category of intelligent, headborne systems, Cortex established a framework for integrating power, data and processing at the operator level. Earlier this year, Galvion introduced Cortex EVO™, a deeply integrated architecture that combines protection, power, data and compute within a unified headborne…

In the heart of Kyokushin dojos (training centers), a powerful sense of community thrives, creating a tight-knit environment where everyone can feel supported and encouraged. Beyond the physical training, these dojos foster a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose that is incredibly empowering for individuals who may not have a strong support network elsewhere. Embracing Diversity and Inclusion:At Kyokushin dojos, diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is a core value. Regardless of background, age, or experience level, everyone is welcomed into a community where mutual support is not just encouraged but woven into the fabric of daily training. Camaraderie Beyond the…

The German Air Force Eurofighter parked in the Airbus static display is the only fixed wing platform on exhibition and it has several new systems on show Airbus continues to add potency to the Eurofighter, and at ILA we could see just that with the new Rafael Litening 5 targeting pod, Spice 250 precision guided munitions and KEPD 350 Taurus cruise missile, all being exhibited. While the RAF is already operating the Litening 5 system on its Typhoons, none of the other three partners are but that should change by 2029. The pod allows pilots to detect, identify, and track…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 10:08, June 11, 2026 NEW DELHI, June 11 (Xinhua) — The Indian government on Wednesday condemned an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman that had 24 Indian crew onboard. According to India’s foreign ministry, 21 of them have been rescued, while three others are reportedly missing. “Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation,” the ministry said in a statement. New Delhi stated that the attacks on shipping in the region are “deeply worrisome” and termed…

A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring women troops at a memorial outside Arlington National Cemetery was canceled earlier this month after organizers got word that multiple military services would not participate, with one citing Pentagon and White House guidance prohibiting “events related to cultural awareness months” and DEI programs.The cancellation, first reported by Task and Purpose, was announced Wednesday by leaders of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus in a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. Multiple Democratic lawmakers decried the circumstances, saying it was more evidence of attempts by the administration and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to minimize the service of…

Madrid, June 10th, 2026. EM&E Group, a leading Spanish group in Defense and Security innovation and technologies, will be present at the upcoming edition of the international Eurosatory exhibition, taking place from June 15 to 19 in Paris, where it will present its latest advances in defense and security systems. EM&E Group will have a booth (F240 G235) in hall 6 of the Spain pavilion, where it will exhibit various technological solutions. In this regard, the group will showcase its robotic capabilities through the aunav.NEO system, a versatile multi-mission UGV solution adaptable to any operational environment, capable of participating in…

In 2022, Scott Sweetow wrote, “Of Roadside Bombs and Drones: Putin’s Looming Insurgency Problem,” where he argued Ukraine’s fight against Russia would rely on a combination of conventional and asymmetrical insurgent tactics. Four years of combat later, we asked Scott to revisit his arguments.Image: National Information Warfare Center PacificIn your 2022 article, you argued that Ukraine’s tech-driven resistance could rapidly evolve into an insurgency-style force. Four years in, how have those assessments held up? Could one argue that Ukraine today operates more like an insurgency in some respects than a conventional state military? Classic insurgencies pit asymmetric or guerrilla forces against organized,…

The German Marineflieger sent two new platforms to ILA, the Boeing P-8A and NH-90 Sea Lion, marking the rapid growth ahnd modernisation of the German Naval Aviation Talking in front of the P-8A Poseidon on June 11, the Naval Aviation Wing commander Captain Broder Neilson, a Tornado weapon system officer for 17 years, confirmed that the eight aircraft on order will all be delivered by late next year – three have so far been delivered, two will follow before the Autumn and three will arrive next year. In February a German P-8A was deployed for two weeks to India, took…