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Larissa Pacheco (23-5) is one of the most accomplished women in professional MMA.Pacheco actually fought in the UFC way back in 2014 at the age of 19, losing to a pair of future champions in Jessica Andrade and Germaine de Randamie. She would join the PFL roster soon afterward, losing twice to Kayla Harrison in her first four bouts with the promotion. Afterward, however, the Brazilian slugger hit her stride, winning ten straight fights including a five-round revenge victory over Harrison, the current UFC women’s Bantamweight champion.Most recently, Pacheco came up short against Cris Cyborg in a five-round war, which…

Analyst Insight: New regulations such as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are pushing companies to look beyond packing materials and examine how orders are actually packed. For many fulfillment operations, improving dimensional data, packaging assortments, packing processes and monitoring will be essential to reducing waste and meeting rising compliance expectations. For years, the sustainability of packaging was related solely to materials. Companies focused on recyclable boxes, biodegradable void fill, and reducing plastic in packaging. These were the improvements most often highlighted in sustainability reports and ESG commitments. But switching to alternative materials or minimizing usage alone does not…

Patria has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on future cooperation with key state enterprises under the Ministry of Defence – Vojenský technický ústav, VOP CZ and Vojenský výzkumný ústav. The MoUs mark an important step towards involving the Czech defence industry in the project to re-equip the Czech Armed Forces with a new 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle platform. Patria also has a long-term partnership in the Czech Republic with STV GROUP, a leading Czech manufacturer and supplier of military equipment. The cooperation aims to build a long-term partnership that, if the project is implemented, would ensure significant domestic industry participation,…

A T-7A Red Hawk lands after flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell. The US Air Force (USAF) has cleared the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer for production following Milestone C approval on 23 April 2026. Boeing Defense, Space & Security was awarded a contract valued at $219m, covering 14 aircraft, as well as spares, support equipment, and required training. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The approval follows a year of joint progress under an…

Introduction Slitherine and Frag Games are bringing the famous World War II tabletop game to PC. The developers spent time playing the physical game to ensure the digital version feels authentic and faithful to what makes Bolt Action the biggest World War 2 tabletop game in the world. The game uses the core ruleset from Warlord Games but adds features that only a computer can handle, like fog of war. The digital version will also have changes to the line of sight, the grid systems, and unit formations. This article covers everything currently confirmed, including gameplay systems, factions, campaign structure,…

The Trump administration has dubbed its military effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz “Project Freedom,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, calling it “separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury,” “defensive in nature,” and “temporary.”Hegseth said that Epic Fury, the war begun in February by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, is on pause during the ongoing ceasefire, erroneously asserting that the “clock stops” on the 60-day limit imposed by the War Powers Resolution on U.S. military campaigns without congressional approval. Even if the U.S. is no longer dropping bombs on Iran, its continued blockade is…

The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) elevates Latin America as a region of serious U.S. security concern. The region presents the United States with both promising opportunities and notable challenges. By employing security force assistance (SFA) in new and innovative ways or by expanding its current use, the United States can magnify these opportunities and mitigate existing challenges. Importantly, these outcomes can be achieved at a relatively modest cost, making SFA a valuable tool for advancing U.S. interests in Latin America. In this report, the authors outline potential ways to harness the full potential of U.S. Department of War (DOW)…

HOHENFELS, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the newly established Eerie Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, used first-person-view drone systems to enhance reconnaissance capabilities during Joint Multinational Readiness Center exercises in Hohenfels, Germany. Acting as the opposing force during the exercise, the company replicated a modern battlefield threat by combining emerging drone technology and electronic warfare with traditional infantry tactics, creating a realistic training environment for rotational units. Established in December, Eerie Company specializes in short-, mid- and long-range reconnaissance to provide timely, accurate battlefield intelligence. The unit was created to address the evolving demands of modern warfare and to…

Khamzat Chimaev wishes his UFC 328 title fight against Sean Strickland to be his last fight at middleweight. This weekend, Chimaev will make the first defense of his 185-pound championship against Strickland in the main event of UFC 328. The Chechen-born Emirati plans to make easy work out of “Tarzan” and then vacate and move up to light heavyweight in pursuit of two-division glory. During a recent interview with Mike Bohn, he said: “I hope so [this is my last fight at middleweight]. I like to eat pizza. We will see.” Even in the past, “Borz” had teased a move…

Over the past two decades, democratic politics has increasingly unfolded through the language of crisis. Financial instability, sovereign debt, migration pressures, Brexit, democratic dissatisfaction, public health emergencies, geopolitical insecurity, and climate disruption have not merely shaped policy agendas; they have transformed the terms through which political actors communicate authority, justify intervention, and mobilise publics. Crisis no longer appears as an exceptional interruption to an otherwise stable political order. Instead, it has become a recurring condition of contemporary governance. The persistence of crisis narratives has altered how political actors frame problems, define legitimacy, and establish political authority. Crisis language condenses complexity…