Author: thaobh.leo@gmail.com

The Pentagon is launching a religious affairs office to address what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls a loss of religious community within the military after an era of “political correctness.”Reporting directly to Hegseth, the Office of Religious Affairs, or ORA, is meant to offer service members “first-class religious support,” according to the defense secretary. Hegseth first announced the office during his State of the Force address on Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to junior officers and enlisted leaders.“Our department is, you might say, putting on the full armor of God because while we wage physical war, we…

Your first website probably needs fewer features than you think. The real challenge is knowing exactly what you need and how much it will cost. We compared current pricing ranges across major website platforms to show what a blog, business site, or online store costs in year one and beyond.  So, how much does it cost to build a website? As an example, a straightforward DIY site on WordPress.com, built on open source WordPress, can cost as little as $4 per month in its first year. Better yet, you can start for free with hosting included and a WordPress.com subdomain…

The Brazilian presidential election, which kicks off with a first round of voting on October 4, gives citizens a choice between radically different visions of politics. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, the standard-bearer of the Latin American left, seeks a fourth presidential term against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Jair Bolsonaro, the hard-right former president who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting to overturn the results of the previous presidential election. The race is also a contest over how Brazil should conduct its foreign affairs: Lula emphasizes strategic autonomy, including through growing ties with…

Only one month after the signing of the contract for the procurement of four frigates for the Royal Swedish Navy on 31st August 2026, the first FDI Luleå is already in production in Lorient, with the first delivery scheduled in 2030. The ceremony was led by Rear-Admiral Fredrik Lindén, Head of Naval Systems at the FMV (Swedish Defence Materiel Administration), in the presence of Caroline Vicini, Sweden’s Ambassador to France. “I would like to thank the Swedish authorities for their trust. It is a great honour to put our expertise at the service of Sweden’s sovereignty and naval superiority. Today,…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Ukraine says it has used its domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, in what would mark another significant milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding indigenous long-range strike program. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today that Ukraine had conducted the first combat use of the FP-7, a ground-launched ballistic missile developed by Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. He also said production of the weapon would follow. Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile. FP-7. First combat use. Thank you for the…

Chinese hackers impersonated a former senior White House technology official, a former State Department economist and a senior Anthropic employee in attempts to break into the cloud accounts of artificial intelligence policy experts, according to findings from cybersecurity company Proofpoint released Thursday.The campaigns targeted researchers at think tanks, universities and law firms, using invitations to advise on AI policy and export controls to start conversations. Once recipients responded, the attackers sent links designed to steal their Microsoft login credentials, per the findings.Among those impersonated were Lynne Parker, a former principal deputy director of the White House Office of Science and…

You’ve got a short window to grab this week’s Steam deals, with only 10 hours or less remaining. The 15 titles listed here all fall within the turn-based RPG and strategy games, with discounts reaching up to 90% off their usual prices. All discounts mentioned below refer to the base game or standard edition and don’t include bundles that may also be available on each game’s store page. Of all the games included in this sale, Rogue Trader is personally one of the first I’d recommend, especially if you’re looking for a substantial party-based RPG. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is…

The AIM-7 Sparrow didn’t become famous because it worked perfectly. It became famous because the missile kept getting better.That distinction matters. The Sparrow began as an ambitious attempt to give fighter pilots a way to attack aircraft beyond gun range. Its roots go back to 1946, when the U.S. Navy started the “Hotshot” project. The first Sparrow firing came in December 1952, followed by initial operational capability in 1953 and service entry in 1956.The basic idea was simple on paper. A fighter’s radar found the target, the missile used that reflected radar energy to home in, and the pilot could…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the front lines this week to congratulate his troops on a counteroffensive that has reversed more than a year of Russian gains and thwarted Kremlin plans to encircle the strategically vital fortress belt cities of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. The success of Operation Vivaldi has showcased Ukraine’s mastery of drone warfare and confirmed the country’s continued ability to defeat the invading Russian army. Beyond the battlefield, however, the outlook is far more favorable for the Kremlin. In recent months, it has become increasingly evident that Russia holds the upper hand in the air war…

Home › UFC News › Dana White Hits Back at Eddie Hearn: “I’m Producing the Entire Event” After Fury-Joshua Claim Dana White has rejected Eddie Hearn’s claim that his handling of Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury has been a “PR disaster,” insisting he is promoting and producing the December 11 event in Cardiff despite missing its London launch press conference. The UFC CEO says UFC will handle production of the show, while Hearn maintains White cannot be involved without Matchroom’s approval. Dana White Fires Back At Eddie Hearn Over Fury-Joshua “PR Disaster” Claim Dana White says his absence from the…