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Discussions regarding the defense of Taiwan increasingly feature the idea that low-cost emerging technologies are an answer to China’s geopolitical position and overwhelming military might. China lies 180 kilometers across the strait from Taiwan, making an invasion scenario difficult to block by a US carrier group dependent on distant regional basing. To counter this, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, proposed in 2024 a Taiwan “hellscape” strategy, supported by the mass adoption of a variety of uninhabited systems, both aerial and maritime, to stave off a potential invasion from the mainland. Since the proposal, the strategy has gained…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Importers should consider filing lawsuits to secure their rights to potential refunds after a trade court ruled President Donald Trump illegally imposed a temporary 10% global tariff, trade lawyers told Supply Chain Dive. The May 7 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade applied to only three plaintiffs challenging Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose global levies. The federal government filed an appeal the next day, and the court this week agreed to allow…

Beyond Clothing has introduced the Chosin Collection, a fourpiece L8 Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) system designed for operations in extreme cold environments where prolonged, stationary exposure makes heat retention crucial for survival. While the ECWCS 1-7 Layering System provides scalable protection across a broad range of conditions, it is not appropriate for sustained static exposure in the Arctic or High North Environments. The Chosin Collection was developed to fill that capability gap with additional insulation and protection for extended cold weather operations. Above: By Photo by Corporal Peter McDonald, USMC – [1] (originally uploaded to en.wiki by Raul654), Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index The…

MMA legend Ronda Rousey has some big plans for the possible future of MVP MMA, depending on how the first event plays out. On Saturday night, Ronda Rousey will step into the cage and compete in mixed martial arts for the first time in almost 10 years. She will do so against Gina Carano, and the overwhelming expectation is that she will be able to pick up a win in her return to action. Of course, that’s going to be easier said than done. RELATED: Ronda Rousey belittles ‘brat little sister’ Kayla Harrison as she shares origins of longtime feud…

News May 13, 2026 Lisa Daigle Assistant Managing Editor Military Embedded Systems One Stop Systems graphic SOF WEEK 2026–TAMPA. Rugged systems provider One Stop Systems (OSS) announced that it will showcase a range of mission-ready products and integrated solutions designed to support the modern warfighter at next week’s SOF Week 2026 exhibition, set to be held May 18-21 in Tampa, Florida.  The OSS SOF Week preview announcement stated that the compay will feature rugged artificial intelligence (AI) compute solutions designed for Special Operations Forces (SOF) applications, including its 1U fully immersive server and size, weight, and power (SWaP)-optimized rugged embedded solutions designed to…

Fourteen soldiers from the 7th Army Training Command represented the Americans who liberated one of the worst Nazi concentration camps at a ceremony in Austria on May 10. The troops, assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center’s 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, provided the color and honor guards for the Mauthausen Memorial’s annual International Liberation and Commemoration Ceremony, according to the U.S. Army. JMRC troops have filled that role for three straight years. U.S. Marines from the American Embassy in Vienna also joined the formation. “Each of us here, every country represented, must use courage and clear vision to defend…

Iran Press TV Thursday, 14 May 2026 6:02 AM The Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations has slammed the United States for using “coercion” to rally support for its politically-motivated draft resolution targeting Iran’s legitimate actions in the Strait of Hormuz. In an X post, the mission condemned as “absurd and deceptive” the US attempt to portray the number of co-sponsors of its anti-Iran resolution as broad international backing and proof of the Islamic Republic’s isolation. “No number of coerced co-sponsorships can legitimize Washington’s ongoing internationally wrongful acts against Iran, including maritime blockade, attacks on and illegal seizure of…

A rendering of how the CESMO protocol allows aircraft to share electronic intelligence to determine the location of a hostile ground-based air surveillance radar. The protocol is now being considered as a mechanism to support missions like border security and anti-submarine warfare. The expansion of NATO’s Cooperative Electronic Support Measure Operations protocol, better known as CESMO, continues with growing interest across allied nations. One year ago, Armada reported that NATO’s Cooperative Electronic Support Measure Operations (CESMO) electronic intelligence processing protocol was being mooted to help enhance border security. The CESMO protocol was originally designed to help aircraft share hostile emitter…

King’s Journey and XP are being removed completely in Clash Royale’s May 2026 updateNew Collection Levels make every card upgrade directly contribute toward your progression.Mastery tasks become easier, while rewards are also getting updated with a few extra resources. Supercell has officially revealed the major progression overhaul coming in the Clash Royale update that is coming this May 26, 2026. The update introduces Collection Levels, removes King’s Journey entirely, and reworks Masteries to make progression feel smoother and more rewarding overall. Alongside this, Supercell also confirmed that a new game mode, Evolution, Hero, and the return of C.H.A.O.S Mode are…

Modern air and missile defense is approaching a structural limit. The model that protected forces over the past two decades remains effective, but only within a narrower envelope than current threats demand. A new approach is required, built on fire-control-level integration, disaggregated survivable architectures, affordable magazine depth, and the integration of offensive action as the central element of defense.I am a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and now lead international business development and strategy for Northrop Grumman in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. I previously served as chief operating officer of DEFCON AI. As a defense industry…