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The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Air Force has confirmed it has come up with a new set of requirements as it continues to look for a successor to its hard-working MQ-9 Reaper fleet. In contrast to the Reaper, the replacement aircraft is likely to be more flexible in terms of mission spectrum. At the same time, the service wants to use new manufacturing technologies to ensure that it can be built at scale and at a lower price point than the MQ-9. This would allow…

Arnold Allen faces Melquizael Costa in the main event at UFC Fight Night on May 16, 2026, at the Apex in Las Vegas. The featherweight bout headlines the card, with prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET and main card at 9 p.m. ET. Allen enters with a 20-4 record, including 7 KOs, 4 submissions, and 9 decisions. Costa carries a 26-7 mark, with 9 KOs and 8 submissions. Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa Odds Odds opened with Allen at -150 and Costa at +130. Lines shifted to favor Allen more, now at -160 to -190 for Allen and +140 to…

The defense industrial base ecosystem must expand its zero trust approach to ensure that all of the systems on which our warfighters depend are… secure. Ralph Spada May 13, 2026 5:05 pm 4 min read The Defense Department is increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) systems to its information technology (IT) networks. This effort is needed to improve facility situational awareness and provide remote management. But it also exposes legacy OT systems to cyber threats from which they were previously isolated. To counter threats that OT systems were not designed to endure, in late 2025 the DoD released new guidance on…

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Sam Alvey is officially set to defend his Karate Combat Light Heavyweight title against fellow ex-UFC standout Uriah Hall at Karate Combat 62 on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Miami, Florida.The promotion announced the matchup earlier today on social media.For some context, Karate Combat rebranded its original 205-pound “Heavyweight” division into the Light Heavyweight division. Alvey — who captured the belt by defeating longtime champion Ross Levine back in 2023 — was grandfathered in as the inaugural Light Heavyweight champion.However, he has not defended the title since July 2024 because “Smilin” moved up to…

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is set to be released on August 6, 2026. It will feature a roster made up of 20 characters, which thus far consists of Captain America, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Storm, Spider-Man, Dr. Doom, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Magik, Danger, Peni Parker, Hulk and Shuri (Black Panther). In an interview with 4gamer, Takeshi Yamanaka, producer for Marvel Tokon, revealed some interesting details regarding the single player content for the game. As it turns out,…

In 2016, Ben Friedman wrote, “The Trump Administration Will be Hawkish,” where he argued that despite Trump’s non-interventionist campaign rhetoric, structural forces, hawkish appointees, and an entrenched foreign policy bureaucracy would push him closer toward conventional military interventionism. Ten years later, we asked Ben to revisit his arguments.Image: Max Goldberg via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2016 article, you argued the Trump administration would adopt a hawkish foreign policy, namely towards Russia, China, and Iran. What can we gather about his foreign policy objectives towards those countries from his first term and the first year of his second term? What factors have…

New operational concept transforms rotary RUAS into an airborne deployment hub for distributed ISR, strike support and long-range mission flexibility May 12, 2026 – Steadicopter Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of rotary unmanned aerial systems, introduced an advanced operational architecture for its Golden Eagle RUAS, unveiling a “Mothership” concept specifically designed for sustained operations in contested and denied environments. The concept transforms the rotary unmanned platform into a long-range aerial deployment carrier capable of transporting and releasing ISR drones and precision effectors deep into operational theaters while maintaining stand-off survivability. Modern conflict environments are characterized by layered air defenses, electronic…

A former UFC middleweight champion does not like the current BMF titleholder, Charles Oliveira.Although Oliveira dominantly won the BMF strap, the Brazilian chose to wrestle instead of putting on a slugfest to dethrone Max Holloway. Due to this reason, many fans and analysts have criticized his performance. Some have even opined that the BMF belt has failed to serve its purpose at UFC 326 and, therefore, must be retired. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Charles Oliveira of Brazil grapples with Max Holloway of the United States during their BMF title bout at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2026, in Las…

As someone who has spent the last five years slowly migrating from console to PC gaming, I’m incredibly excited for the Steam Machine. I still use my PS5 and Switch 2, but mostly out of convenience. If I want to kick back on the couch, I’ll use those systems, but if I want optimal performance, flexibility, variety, and choice, I’ll almost always go with my PC. Ideally, the Steam Machine will offer the best of both worlds. Valve has already established its hardware competence with the Steam Deck, a handheld PC which, all things considered, is the best of its…