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Global Times By GT staff reporters Published: May 19, 2026 12:41 AM China and Russia are preparing for another high-level diplomatic moment, with Russian President Vladimir Putin set to pay a state visit to China from Tuesday to Wednesday. Ahead of the visit, both sides signaled strong expectations – on Monday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China and Russia will continue deepening and elevating relations between China and Russia to inject more stability and positive energy to the world, while in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia has “very serious expectations” for the trip. Over…

Mike Perry has slammed critics who have questioned the nature of his win over Nate Diaz at MVP MMA last weekend. As we know, last Saturday night, Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz when his corner decided not to send him out for the third round. Diaz was bleeding profusely all over his head, and in pro wrestling terms, he looked like he was wearing a crimson mask – to the point where Nate himself even admitted that he wasn’t able to see through the blood. Mike Perry, meanwhile, was competing in mixed martial arts for the first time in five…

The first time the US Navy “lost” to a tiny Swedish submarine during war games, a few admirals reportedly stared at their screens in disbelief.Imagine spending billions on a nuclear-powered carrier strike group only to discover that a 200-foot diesel-electric submarine from the Baltic Sea had slipped through your defenses like a shadow in cold water.That submarine was the Gotland-class Submarine.And honestly? Its reputation has only grown stranger, and more impressive, with time.Built by Saab for the Swedish Navy, the Gotland-class wasn’t designed to dominate oceans in the Hollywood sense. It wasn’t made for globe-spanning missions like America’s nuclear submarines.…

The Pentagon awarded Perennial Autonomy, a California-based startup making headlines for its counter-drone technology, a $500 million contract to accelerate its procurement of the defensive systems.According to Monday’s press release, the decision to award the contract was made by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401, or JIATF-401, a Defense Department organization charged with researching, testing, and procuring counter-drone technology. Perennial will deliver a range of AI-enabled counter-unmanned aerial systems currently used by U.S. forces. These include Merops interceptors, Bumblebee quadcopters and Hornet midrange strike drones. In a statement, the company said the contract “validates the operational reliability of that technology…

A U.S. Space Force guardian became the service’s first paratrooper after completing a joint airborne operation late last month.Lt. Col. Mark Natale, chief strategy officer for Space Base Delta 41, completed over 36 hours of preparation, months of coordination and multiple “no-go” attempts before taking to the southwest Colorado Springs’ sky on April 24.Natale’s family has a long history serving in the U.S. military, according to an April 14 release. Before and after World War II, his family emigrated from Italy to the U.S. and has served the nation for nearly 80 years in every branch.His grandfather and great-grandfather served…

The Swedish Luleå-class frigate-programme has taken a significant step forward with today’s announcement from the deck of the Visby-class corvette Härnösand that the FDI-frigate will become Sweden’s next surface warfare. In a move described by the Prime Minister Kristersson as “tripling the Swedish [ground- and surface-based] air defences”, the frigate was chosen over Spanish and British competition. The choice was largely based on the three factors of speed of delivery (as the class is currently being built at the Naval Group yard in Lorient and will see deliveries of four vessels starting in 2030 with one vessel delivered every year),…

Secrets of the Archmages adds new Tomes, Owlkin factions, story realms, and dangerous secrets across the Astral Sea.Age of Wonders 4 is getting another major dose of magic next month. Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios have announced Secrets of the Archmages, a new Story Pack coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on June 16, 2026.This time, the focus is on forbidden powers, hidden realms, and the legacy of Athla’s old Wizard Kings.The DLC adds three new Story Realms, each built around a different magical mystery. Players will follow Merlin’s apprentice in Evermore, try to survive the infernal…

The Department of the Navy is ensuring its officers at the highest levels understand how artificial intelligence works as it adopts and integrates it into its warfighting functions. The Naval Postgraduate School is at the center of those efforts, providing both the courses and the technology to drive that learning. Speaking at the the West conference sponsored by AFCEA and U.S. Naval Institute back in February, Randy Pugh, then NPS’s vice provost for warfare studies, the director of the Office of Warfare Studies and the lead of the AI task force, said teaching classes and doing research are important pieces…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org With a shrinking fleet and growing operational demand, Air Force Special Operations Command sees the new OA-1K combat scout aircraft as key to a “new era,” officials say.  Even as budget constraints threaten to limit the number of aircraft built, AFSOC is charging forward on the program, also known as Armed Overwatch. The command recently received its 18th airframe from contractor L3Harris, commander Lt. Gen. Michael Conley told lawmakers last week. And ahead of the annual SOF Week conference that started May 18, a command official said the OA-1K will start operational testing later this year, then likely fly…