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00:45 May 25, 2026 US President Donald Trump appeared to temper expectations of a quick peace deal with Iran a day after he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked renewed hopes for an end to the nearly 3-month-old war. “If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one,” Trump wrote on Truth Social while blasting predecessor Barack Obama for the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement that Trump pulled the US out of during his first term. “Our deal is the exact opposite, but nobody has seen it, or knows what it is. It isn’t…

    The Greek General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) has signed a contract with Thales to start the modernization of the Hydra frigate class mission system.     Through this project, Thales will work closely with Greek industry to equip the frigates with internationally recognized solutions, such as the Tacticos Combat Management System, the NS100 radar and STIR Fire Control sensors – ensuring optimal mission efficiency     Thales has a strong and longstanding relationship with the Hellenic Armed Forces, spanning the army, navy and air force. Last year, Thales celebrated the 50th anniversary of its local presence through Thales…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:26, May 25, 2026 TEHRAN, May 24 (Xinhua) — The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday. Citing information obtained by its reporter, Tasnim said that despite some talks held between the two sides on Sunday, the United States is still obstructing certain clauses of the potential peace MoU, including the release of Iran’s frozen assets. It added that there is still a possibility that the MoU would be canceled, and Iran has…

Hogue Releases New Knives In Honor of Memorial Day New styles include Incursion, Mini Incursion, Ballista I, and Fray models. The Incursion and Mini Incursion are Out-The-Front Automatics. Those along with the Ballista I Automatic Folder and the Fray Fixed Blade have been used by American servicemen. Through an ongoing partnership with the DPI Group, Hogue continues to fulfill active contracts that directly supportU.S. armed forces units worldwide. The DPI Group is an organization committed to employing veterans with disabilities and plays a vital role in this campaign. Working closely with Hogue’s manufacturing team, their skilled veteran workforce helps hand-assemble…

In January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos that states caught between Washington and Beijing needed to stop negotiating alone. “If we’re not at the table,” he said, “we’re on the menu.” The line captured the mood of the moment. Across capitals and conferences, middle powers are suddenly back in fashion. Think tank reports and newspaper columns describe India as a pivotal swing state; hold up Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey as models of successful hedging; and urge Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South Korea to coordinate more and rely…

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract to continue production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded through Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC) is valued at up to $98M, with an order period of up to five years. The MRZR Alpha is Polaris’ most advanced light tactical vehicle, engineered to meet the evolving demands of expeditionary forces. Designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport and off-road performance, the MRZR Alpha enables rapid unit deployment and exceptional maneuverability across difficult…

Uros Medic is finally set to make his long-awaited professional debut on Serbian home soil. The promotion confirmed last month that it will stage its first-ever event in the Slavic nation, with a Fight Night card titled UFC Belgrade set for August 1 at the Belgrade Arena. The announcement immediately sparked expectations that local standouts like Medic would play a key role, especially after openly advocating for the UFC to bring an event to Serbia. Now, “The Doctor” is set to realize that vision, securing a homecoming appearance in the main event on a historic night for the promotion. HOUSTON,…

With the 10th Warhammer Skulls Festival of Video Games dominating the scene this week, it’s no wonder most news will revolve around new announcements for the franchise’s digital games. Dawn of War 4 got a release date, and we got a new look at the Crusade Mode; the XCOM/40K Chaos Gate gets a sequel built around the fan-favorite Deathwatch Space Marines; and MicroProse announced one of the most ambitious wargames of 2026 with Battlespace Command. Dawn of War 4 Release Date and Crusade Mode Announced Real-time strategy fans can finally mark their calendars because Deep Silver and KING Art Games…

CAIRO (AP) — A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take effect. Trump spoke after calls with allies in the Middle East, including a separate call with Israel. Details come from two regional officials and a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. Here’s what we know…

A fighter jet launching from an aircraft carrier is always dramatic. But the Sukhoi Su-33 does it with a kind of old-school brutality that feels almost cinematic. No catapult. No fancy electromagnetic launch system.The aircraft simply roars forward, hits the ski-jump ramp on the deck of Russia’s Admiral Kuznetsov, and climbs into the freezing air under pure engine power.It looks heavy because it is heavy. Nearly 33 tons at maximum takeoff weight. Yet somehow the Su-33 still moves with the grace of a much lighter aircraft.That contradiction sits at the heart of the Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D story.Developed from the legendary…