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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…

US Army awards Leidos $2.7bn contract to shift hypersonic programmes into production. Credit: Mikael Damkier/Shutterstock.com. Leidos has won a $2.7bn contract from the US Army to transition hypersonic weapons work from prototyping to production. The latest order combines the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programmes into a single award. The combined structure aims to streamline development and speed delivery as part of acquisition reform. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The contract consolidates requirements for TPS and CHGB,…

Parsons to compete for infrastructure work under $136m Air Force contract. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock.com. The US Air Force (USAF) has selected Parsons for a position on a multiple award task order contract to provide architect-engineer services at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contract, with a ceiling value of $136m and an 8.5-year performance period, covers a range of infrastructure-related services across the installation. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Parsons will be eligible to compete for task orders to support requirements such…

The Government of Canada has awarded Avon Protection a five-year contract for the MITR-M1 Half Mask, MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter, and accessories. The contract provides a framework agreement under which the MITR-M1 Half Mask and MITR-PF can be ordered for the Canadian Armed Forces. With this contract, Canada has become the first FVEY nation defence force to award a contract for the MITR-M1 Half Mask, ensuring its personnel are equipped with a lightweight, flexible respiratory solution for tactical low- to mid-level threat environments. Designed for fast-evolving operational scenarios that are unsuited to single-use face masks or full-face respirators, the MITR-M1…

Sean Strickland, why must you keep doing this.Listen, I know rankings are silly. Especially pound-for-pound rankings, which are for the most part theoretical and often of nebulous criteria depending on who you ask. But I like them. They’re fun to debate. They’re still real to me!But you know what’s not fun? Strickland knocking off another supposedly invincible champion and single-handedly shredding the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound list to pieces. This isn’t the first time, either. He did it three years ago at UFC 293, too, when he handily beat Israel Adesanya, who was even higher ranked than Khamzat Chimaev was at…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 10:48, May 13, 2026 MADRID, May 12 (Xinhua) — World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday said additional hantavirus cases could still emerge in the coming weeks following the evacuation of passengers from the outbreak-hit cruise ship MV Hondius, while stressing that the global public health risk remains low. “Given the long incubation period of the virus, it is possible that we may see more cases in the coming weeks,” Tedros said at a joint press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid. According to Tedros,…

Former MMA referee John McCarthy has given his thoughts on the scoring for Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland. Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev lost his first fight as a professional mixed martial artist. He fell to a split decision defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland, who was able to grind out a win and become a two-time UFC middleweight champion. RELATED: Georges St. Pierre believes Khamzat Chimaev “is a better fighter than Sean Strickland” but thinks latter can beat the former again For many, this was considered to be a big surprise. While…

Chinese-made FN-16 man-portable air defense systems have appeared in service with soldiers of the air defense battalion of Ukraine’s 160th Mechanized Brigade, photographs published by the brigade’s press service confirm. The brigade’s press service published the imagery alongside a statement describing the unit’s around-the-clock mission. “Fighters of the anti-aircraft missile battalion keep the sky under […]