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Water and energy infrastructure have become one of Iran’s main levers of deterrence against the United States. Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi recently made it clear to Gulf states that if the U.S. military renewed large-scale strikes on Iran, their critical infrastructure would be struck. Iranian forces’ operational history over the past six months confirmed the threat’s credibility.Kuwait first reported damage near a desalination plant early in Operation Epic Fury, when debris from an intercepted drone struck the Doha West facility. Then, on March 7 and 8, Iran claimed a desalination facility on Qeshm Island had been attacked, and in response,…

Trending:REPORT: Charles Oliveira set to defend BMF title in UFC 331 headlinerONE ChampionshipPetnamkhong Sor Maneekhot headlines his second straight card against Wanchainoi Pongsuphan PK in a strawweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle 26, streaming live in Asia primetime this Friday, August 14, from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. A win would push the 22-year-old Laotian-Thai star closer to a US$100,000 main roster contract, the same prize his opponent is chasing on the other side of the ring. Petnamkhong enters as a clear underdog against a 101-fight veteran from PK Saenchai Muaythaigym, a gap in experience he openly acknowledges without…

The Pentagon signed two framework agreements Friday with Boeing and RTX to expand production of critical components for the Standard Missile-3, the Navy’s primary ship-launched interceptor against ballistic missiles. The deals cover avionics and ejector assemblies Boeing supplies to prime contractor Raytheon, an RTX business, for both the SM-3 Block IB and the newer Block IIA. Both variants operate with the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System to destroy incoming missiles outside the atmosphere. “These agreements ensure our Warfighters get the munitions they need to win,” Michael P. Duffey, under secretary of war for acquisition and sustainment, said in the Pentagon…

A well developed back does much more than improve your appearance. Strong back muscles help you stand taller, improve posture, support healthy shoulders, increase pulling strength, and reduce the risk of injuries during daily activities and training. If your goal is to build a lean, athletic physique, few muscle groups make a bigger visual impact than your back. Many beginners make the mistake of chasing complicated exercises or lifting weights that are too heavy too soon. In reality, the best results usually come from mastering a handful of fundamental movements with proper technique and consistent progression. Scientific research consistently shows…

U.S. Air Force Airmen recently rescued a five-person Navy crew following what officials described as an “aircraft mishap.” The incident occurred Aug. 10 and involved the deployment of two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., according to a release issued Aug. 14. The deployment involved airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), assigned to the 355th Wing but geographically located at Nellis Air Force Base, and the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron (88 TES). U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8,…

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ford Motor Co. said it will phase out Lincoln brand vehicle imports from China to the U.S. as part of efforts to reduce tariff exposure. China-built Lincoln models include the midsize Nautilus SUV, which is currently assembled exclusively in China by Changan Ford, a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Changan Automobile. Vehicle imports from China currently face a tariff rate of 52.5%. The automaker also plans to boost U.S. production of the luxury brand vehicles beginning in 2030. The…

Hey folks, fireside this week as I get ready for the start of a new semester! For this week, I wanted to talk briefly about the wrinkles that financing navies poses with regards to our worldbuilding primer on pre-modern armies. “what about navies?” has been a frequent question in comments and from patrons. Now a full answer to that question, I think, would require its own series – naval finance is complex – but I thought I would unspool a shorter ‘off the cuff’ answer. Nap time after a day of hard catwork (Ollie on the left, Percy on the…

News August 14, 2026 Lisa Daigle Assistant Managing Editor Military Embedded Systems Stock image/Unsplash FREMONT, Calif. Saitech reports that it won a NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI contract recently in “Category A,” which covers information technology, communications, and audiovisual soluitons.  As a Category A contract participant, Saitech will be able to offer NASA solutions under a simplified procurement schedule for commercial information technology products and product-based services. The huge NASA SEWP VI — a multiple-award government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) having a ceiling of $20 billion in total — enables federal agencies across the U.S. government to efficiently procure commercial IT solutions that support mission-critical operations, modernization…

You thought I’d forgotten to check out some Nintendo Switch deals this week, didn’t you? Well, here I am rounding up a few turn-based RPGs available on Nintendo’s handheld console at some seriously rock-bottom prices. The Nintendo Switch remains particularly well suited to turn-based games, whether they involve working through a lengthy RPG campaign at home or completing a few tactical encounters in handheld mode. Fortunately, the current selection of U.S. Nintendo eShop discounts includes several games that make good use of both styles of play. The deals below cover traditional JRPGs, tactical RPGs, monster-taming adventures, deckbuilders, and roguelikes. Every…

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Tucked behind the competition ranges and training bays of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit sits one of the Army’s most influential yet least seen workshops: the Custom Firearms Shop. This small team of expert gunsmiths, machinists, ballistic specialists and range technicians has shaped American marksmanship and battlefield lethality for more than half a century. While the USAMU is widely recognized for producing world-class competitive shooters, its quiet powerhouse is the Custom Firearms Shop — a critical contributor to both match-day victories and combat effectiveness. The shop’s mission is twofold: it “produces top-quality, match-grade rifles, pistols and…