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Terry Gerton We only have 10 minutes. We could talk for an hour, but let’s start with international affairs. The president is just back from his trip to China. What were the reactions from folks on the Hill? Mitchell Miller I think many lawmakers are just glad that the trip did not cause, frankly, any additional problems between these two countries. There’s still a lot of concerns among lawmakers about China trying to impose its will on Taiwan. There’s been talk in congressional hearings about stepped up naval operations in the South China Sea. So there is still some concern…

Aeralis sought a UK government contract to replace the RAF’s Red Arrows Hawk jets. Credit: Ryan Fletcher/Shutterstock.com. British jet developer Aeralis has entered administration following funding shortfalls and ongoing uncertainty about the UK’s future trainer aircraft requirement, including who will provide a replacement for the Hawk.   The company’s board confirmed the collapse and attributed its difficulties to “continued delays” in the UK Defence Investment Plan, in addition to geopolitical events that disrupted access to investment.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more In addition, the withdrawal of support…

Conor McGregor has criticized his former UFC rival, Nate Diaz, following Diaz’s devastating TKO loss to Mike Perry at MVP MMA 1 this past weekend.Diaz returned to MMA after four years to take on Perry, but the 41-year-old was dismantled for 10 straight minutes as Perry left him bloodied and heavily bruised. Given the amount of blood leaking from Diaz’s face, his corner decided not to let him continue, after which Perry was declared the winner via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at the end of Round 2. US mixed martial artist Nate Diaz and US mixed martial artist Mike Perry fight…

In October 2024, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division reached a proposed $2.75 million settlement with the Maryland Department of State Police after alleging that the agency’s written exam and physical fitness test disproportionately excluded Black and female applicants and were not job-related or consistent with business necessity. The agreement required monetary relief and priority hiring opportunities for up to 25 previously disqualified candidates who met lawful hiring requirements.Four months later, in February 2025, new Justice Department leadership moved to dismiss the case. Two months after that, President Trump signed Executive Order 14281, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which directed…

Countering the drone threat has become more and more an issue, considering that attack drones, loitering munitions and FPVs accounted for a percent of casualties equal if not greater than artillery in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At the Istanbul exhibition Solid Aero, which until now operated in the ISR, attack and sea UAV domain, unveiled its first interceptor drone, the fixed wing Basat Bi While most interceptor drones are based on a short fuselage with an X-wing architecture at the rear, each of the four short wings carrying an electric motor and propeller, the Basat Bi, designed and produced by the…

Jim Manion’s 2026 Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, presented by Newtech, took place on May 16 & 17 and served as a huge preview for the battles that lie ahead at the Olympia finals in Las Vegas. From newly qualified athletes to top contenders clashing as guest posers, M&F takes a look at what went down in the Steel City. 2026 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Highlights Michal Krizanek wins Olympia spot in the Open Division Krizanek had been forced into second place by Tonio Burton at the recent New York Pro, but the positions were reverse in Pennsylvania. The Slovakian…

Credit: RAAFDefense Feeds, Washington — The United States is strengthening its maritime surveillance network as the US Navy MQ-4C Triton upgrade expands Indo-Pacific surveillance through a new contract awarded to Northrop Grumman. The agreement focuses on sustaining and improving the Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft, a high-altitude long-endurance drone designed for maritime intelligence and reconnaissance missions across vast operational areas.The MQ-4C Triton has become an increasingly important asset for monitoring maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing strategic competition and expanding naval operations across the Pacific, persistent surveillance capability is viewed as essential for maintaining situational awareness and operational…

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Jon Jones believes Most Valuable Promotions did a better job with their inaugural MMA event than UFC has done as of late. MVP MMA 1 emanated from the Intuit Dome this past Saturday, and Jones was a special guest. The UFC legend joined the analyst desk to give his reaction to the card. During the broadcast, he expressed hope that he can get out of his UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins during the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event. Denise White caught up with “Bones” following MVP MMA 1, and he wasn’t shy in…

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyВисокий Замок…