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UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and boxer Ryan Garcia aren’t likely to fight each other any time soon — if ever — but that didn’t stop them from engaging in a war of words over that potential showdown.As he gears up to defend his title in the main event at the UFC White House card in June, Topuria touted his interest in not only making the move to boxing one day but he’s confident he would find immediate success. In fact, Topuria said in a recent interview that he would be “very comfortable” taking on someone like Garcia and he…

Beau Wills has become one of HYROX’s most consistent and respected elite competitors. Across five seasons, Beau has competed in 37 HYROX events spanning eight divisions, establishing himself as a force both individually and in doubles competition. Whether racing solo in the Elite Men division or alongside some of the sport’s top athletes, his performances have repeatedly placed him among the world’s best. He has won Pro Men titles across Europe, stood on podiums at major international events, and developed a reputation as one of HYROX’s premier doubles racers. Partnerships with athletes such as Eugenio Bianchi, Jon Wynn, and Gil…

PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. — Space Launch Delta 45 Airmen and Guardians at Patrick Space Force Base played a key role in the rapid rescue of 11 Bahamian adults who survived the ditching of a Beechcraft King Air twin-engine turboprop aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean on May 12\, 2026. The operation showcased seamless collaboration among U.S. military services\, federal agencies and local partners. It highlighted how Space Force infrastructure and training for domestic emergencies save lives. U.S. Space Force Col. Brian L. Chatman, commander of Space Launch Delta 45, praised the Delta’s contributions. “This rescue demonstrates the vital role…

News May 21, 2026 Lisa Daigle Assistant Managing Editor Military Embedded Systems Stock image/Pexels TAMPA, Fla. Mission-critical software firm Rise8 announced that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 309th Software Engineering Group (309th SWEG) chose it to support Torque, SWEG’s enterprise system that delivers aircraft and personnel scheduling, fleet inventory, and forecasting capabilities across the Air Force. Under the terms of the agreement, Rise8 will place balanced product teams alongside 309th SWEG to accelerate delivery of high-priority capabilities and help scale Torque to support operational readiness at enterprise scale. The announcement details how the Torque system — owned and operated by the 309th…

BEL delivered the 100th truck-mounted Akashteer command centre in October 2024, but there is a need to put such C2 systems on a tracked chassis. (BEL)On 28 April, the Indian Ministry of Defence issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the procurement of 83 Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET) systems for the Indian Army.India’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, had earlier granted acceptance of necessity for this procurement in March 2026. The army’s Air Defence Corps has a requirement for a common tracked platform capable of supporting mechanised formations across varied terrain.The RfP, intended to define…

On display on 18 May was a bunch of new aircraft types, radars and weapons for the Indonesian Air Force. (TNI-AU)On 18 May, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) formally accepted a bunch of new equipment, ranging from fighters to transport aircraft to a radar. The TNI-AU said the new equipment would “strengthen air superiority and strategic mobility, support long-range operations and sustain national air power”.At the ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force in Jakarta were six Dassault Rafale fighters and four Falcon 8X aircraft, one Airbus A400M transport aircraft and one Thales GM403 ground control intercept radar. The French-built fighters…

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), has intensified interest in automating knowledge work—cognitive tasks involving information processing, analysis, and decision-making. Unlike earlier automation technologies that primarily displaced physical labor, AI targets the cognitive domain, raising novel questions about accuracy, skill preservation, and appropriate human oversight. This paper describes a systematic framework for evaluating when and how to deploy AI systems for knowledge tasks. Drawing on insights from robotics, outsourcing, and offshoring literature, the authors identify key distinctions in cognitive automation, including concerns about information veracity, scalability, and the risk of expertise erosion. The proposed…

Smart Shooter’s SMASH Hopper. Creredit: Smart Shooter/Eden Communications. The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has entered into a purchase agreement with Smart Shooter for the delivery of SMASH Hopper lightweight remote-controlled weapon stations, alongside spare parts and associated services.   The value of the order is approximately NIS6.7m, with supply scheduled for the second half of 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Under the terms of the agreement, the Ministry can opt to purchase additional SMASH Hopper systems valued at approximately NIS6m within a four-month period, with further services available for around…

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – May 20, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce the launch of PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT), a groundbreaking advancement in rifling that improves durability, accuracy and shootability. As originators of this barrel technology, PROOF Research developed PXT to push beyond the limitations of conventional barrels, backed by extensive military testing and research. Engineered to meet the demands of modern high-pressure ammunition, PXT represents a significant advancement in barrel technology by delivering longer barrel life, improved consistency and enhanced performance.   As the leader in advanced carbon fiber barrel technology, PROOF Research continues to push the boundaries of firearms engineering through innovation…

China’s diplomats are on an “AI governance” offensive. At a May 5 United Nations meeting, China’s vice minister of science and technology championed China’s role in shaping U.N.-led frameworks that determine how the technology should be built and used. Just a week earlier, two top Chinese AI experts actively involved in Beijing’s governance efforts appeared by video on a Capitol Hill panel discussion hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders, touting China’s contributions to AI safety and cooperation.Norms and standards on AI development and applications are still being defined. Being a standards-setter rather than a standards-follower can simultaneously solidify a country’s technological…