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Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA Contract, Providing Mission-Critical Communications Services for ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Aircraft SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, has secured a significant multi-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with the United States Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support essential airborne “Hurricane Hunting” activities via satellite communications, ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. Broomfield, Colo. / 4 June 2026 – SD Government, a Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National…

Six Russian military aircraft operating in Baltic airspace in a single day triggered a joint NATO scramble involving French and Swedish fighter jets, the latest reminder that the skies above one of Europe’s most sensitive stretches of territory remain an active theater of aerial friction between the alliance and Moscow. NATO Air Command confirmed that […]

June 3, 2026 – OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, today announced orders valued at $142 million for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 platform from U.S. and international customers. The multiple awards underscore sustained demand for proven, modernized tactical mobility solutions as mission requirements continue to evolve. The latest orders include FMTV A2 4×4 Cargo, 6×6 Cargo, and Long Wheel Base configurations, designed to support a wide range of operational needs across diverse environments. Interest in the FMTV A2 continues to build across international markets as defense forces seek proven platforms…

Fighters participating in the Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on the White House grounds later this month aren’t the only ones who need to make weight. Service members attending the event must also meet certain physical standards, according to an internal document reviewed and authenticated by Military Times. In the document, the Pentagon called on commanders to find volunteers to attend the June 14 matches, which are being held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary — and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.The administration set aside about 1,200 tickets for active-duty troops, said Dana white, CEO of the UFC. Celebrities and personal…

BERLIN — Germany’s Rheinmetall will sell its struggling automotive unit to Munich-based investment firm Aequita for about €350 million ($406 million), it said on Wednesday, in one of its final steps to focus on defense.Rheinmetall, whose business has boomed since the start of the Ukraine war as Europe boosts defense spending, has been seeking a buyer for its Power Systems division since last year and classified it as a discontinued operation in December 2025.The unit will be sold for a provisional €350 million, subject to potential adjustment when the deal closes, expected in the fourth quarter.The sale will trigger additional…

By RFE/RL’s Russian Service June 04, 2026 One had head and chest wounds and lost his left eye and his hearing in both ears. Another was blind in one eye and could see only dim, blurred shapes through the other. A third had broken bones, multiple shrapnel wounds, a ruptured radial nerve, and a “completely useless right arm” that “just hangs there, dangling.” All three Russian men, seriously wounded in the war against Ukraine, were sent back to the front despite their condition, according to relatives, friends, and activists. As Russia struggles to replace soldiers being killed and wounded in…

Embarking on a solo training journey in Kyokushin can be both a daunting and thrilling endeavor. The challenge lies not only in mastering what you’re already good at but in confronting the aspects of your martial art that you tend to avoid. Imagine this: a training session that not only pushes your limits but also transforms your weaknesses into strengths. Unleash the Beast: Kyokushin Solo Training Mastery One of the toughest hurdles in self-guided training is the absence of a guiding force. No coach, no training partner—just you and the vast world of Kyokushin waiting to be explored. It’s all…

It’s easily one of the most promising tactical RPGs currently in development, thanks to its striking visual style and a combat system that looks poised to deliver both depth and variety. I’m talking about Prelude Dark Pain, a dark fantasy RPG developed by the Spanish team at QUICKFIREGAMES. I recently had the chance to go hands-on with an early demo that will be available to the public starting June 5, ahead of Steam Next Fest, scheduled for mid-month. The demo offers roughly an hour of story gameplay and doesn’t stray too far from what I experienced back in 2025. That…

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Terry Gerton There’s a new report out from the Bayh‑Dole Coalition looking specifically at the Bayh-Dole Act from 1980 and talking about the impact that it’s had on technology transfer. Dr. Fossum, when you think back to that time, what was going on there that the Bayh-Doll Act really was trying to resolve? Eric Fossum My understanding is that the biggest issue was that the government was not successful at commercializing a lot of the technologies that were developed under federal funding. So they’ve kind of come to the government warehouse as IP and basically go nowhere. And the feeling…