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The Qatari-donated 747-8i aircraft slated to become the interim Air Force One finished its modifications and flight testing ahead of launch by this summer.Boeing’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is currently being painted in the red, white and blue livery that President Donald Trump initially sought after during his first term in 2018, according to a Friday Air Force release.Plans to replace the current Air Force One aging planes with two new VC-25B aircrafts have been in effect for about a decade, but a lack of properly cleared workers and supply chain issues caused the plans that were originally scheduled for a…

Press release The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. From: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP Published 3 May 2026 The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. The Prime Minister paid tribute to President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people for their remarkable courage and strength in the face of Russia’s ongoing attacks. The leaders discussed Ukraine’s momentum on the battlefield, and the President updated on the latest from…

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 StrategyЕспресо —…

Jim Miller will return to the Octagon at UFC 328 after over a year-long layoff. During the time off, Miller suffered an injury to his pelvis, which kept him sidelined for a bit. However, the main reason for his layoff was some health issues for his 14-year-old son, as his entire focus went to that, and rightfully so. “My older son, my 14-year-old son, ended up having some health issues,” Miller said to BJPENN.com on Monday. “He kicked its ass. We had a really tough six months, the last three months of last year and the first three months of…

Since arriving in the UFC, Chimaev has built a reputation as one of the most dominant — and feared — fighters on the roster. But according to a panel of fighters on the new Paramount+ show Deep Waters, he’s not the scariest man in the promotion right now.Hosted by Din Thomas and featuring Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier, and Chris Weidman, the discussion turned to whether Chimaev is the scariest fighter in the UFC.“Nah, I’d say the scariest guy right now is Ilia Topuria or Carlos Prates,” Masvidal said. “You’re going to sniff me, dude, for 15 minutes and not even…

STARTING KARATE IS NOT A MATTER OF AGE OR FITNESS LEVEL, BUT OF MOTIVATION Starting Karate is not a matter of age or fitness level, but of motivation. By the nature of its practice, it is entirely possible to start practicing Karate as you advance in age. Even if you’re out of shape, Karate will transform your body (and mind) in ways you can barely imagine. If you desire to start Karate, by all means, do it, as there is no right age to do so. In this article, I will cover the following: What is the best age to…

Boeing F-15IA fighter jets operated by the Israeli Air Force. Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense. Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement has approved the simultaneous procurement of two new fighter squadrons for the Israeli Air Force (IAF).   The acquisition will add a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, according to a statement from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) on 3 May 2026.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more These purchases, valued at tens of billions in the nation’s currency, will include sustainment packages, spare parts, and logistics support…

On the occasion of the 2026 edition of the Steam Deckbuilders Fest, I got an early look at the new video for the promising RPG Echo Generation 2. These new sequences showcase previously unseen scenes from the combat system. Echo Generation 2 moves Cococucumber’s voxel RPG series into a stranger, darker slice of sci-fi. It launches on May 27, 2026, for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with Game Pass availability planned as well. This time, the story follows Jack, the missing father tied to the first Echo Generation, as a family vacation turns into a mystery about secret…

The U.S. Air Force approved low-rate initial production of Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, setting the stage for the long-awaited replacement of the service’s 60-year-old T-38 Talon.The April 23 decision authorizes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft, along with spares, support equipment and training, the Air Force announced Monday. The service is targeting initial operational capability in 2027.The approval means the aircraft cleared Milestone C, a point in the defense acquisition process that marks the transition from development to manufacturing.“Reaching Milestone C is a testament to the dedicated government and industry teams who have worked diligently…

A House Democrat is scrutinizing the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to make it easier to ship handguns through the mail. The postal agency recently issued a proposed rule that would modify mailing standards to align with a January opinion from the Justice Department, which found that a federal prohibition on using USPS to ship “pistols, revolvers and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person” is unconstitutional. “The Postal Service defers to [DOJ Office of Legal Counsel’s] judgment as to the lawful scope of this criminal statute and worked in consultation with OLC to develop the proposed revisions to our mailability…