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“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive,” James Madison wrote regarding Article 1 Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution. “The constitution supposes, what the History of all Governments demonstrates, that the Executive is the branch of power most interested in war, and most prone to it,” Madison continued. “It has accordingly, with studied care, vested the question of war in the Legislature.”The Constitution delineates that the legislative branch — and only the legislative…

For soldiers stationed in some of the world’s most expensive areas, an important financial buffer meant to offset high prices may not always reflect the cost of living, a government watchdog found. The Department of Defense uses location-specific surveys and price and military spending data to set cost-of-living allowances, known as COLAs. In a report released on Thursday, the Government Accountability Office found that the department used a mix of unsound sampling practices and inconsistent processes to set COLAs, raising questions about whether payments reflect local expenses. Service members stationed in places like Hawaii, Japan, Alaska, Germany and Virginia —…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People’s Republic of China Updated: April 30, 2026 19:13 Global Times: It is reported that Japan has decided on a plan to revise the rank titles of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and intends to submit a draft bill to the Diet within this year. The overhaul includes reviving military rank titles during WWII, such as “taisho” and “taisa.” A senior official in the Japanese government said that the move aims to create a work environment with a sense of honor and attract and retain SDF members. What’s your comment? Lin Jian: After WWII, as a…

Seven leading AI developers have deals to install tools in classified Defense Department networks, a wide spread meant to prevent “vendor lock,” Pentagon officials said Friday.Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX are cleared for Impact Level 6 and Impact Level 7 network environments, part of a bid to streamline data synthesis, improve warfighter decision-making, and increase situational understanding and awareness.“Together, the War Department and these strategic partners share the conviction that American leadership in AI is indispensable to national security,” a press release said. “This leadership depends on a thriving domestic ecosystem of capable model developers that enable the full and effective use…

The United States will soon be searching for its third ambassador to Ukraine in just the past year. Julie Davis, who has served as acting ambassador at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv since May 5, 2025, is reportedly leaving her post in coming weeks and has already notified the State Department, according to the Financial Times. Davis stepped into the role after her predecessor, Bridget Brink, resigned roughly one year ago after three years in the same role. Julie Davis, an acting ambassador to Ukraine, is leaving her role before month’s end.Credit: U.S. Embassy in Cyprus The decisions made by Brink…

MMA Fighting has UFC Perth results for the JDM vs. Prates fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Saturday morning.In the main event, former UFC champion Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates clash in a pivotal welterwight contest. Della Maddalena is competing in his first fight since losing his title to Islam Makhachev this past November, while Prates has won his past two fights via knockout.Beneil Dariush and Quillan Salkilld compete in a lighweight contest in the co-main event.Check out UFC Perth results below.Main Card (Paramount+ at 7…

Three U.S. Air Force units recently received the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during a 2021 deployment, including efforts during the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.The 55th and 48th Rescue Squadrons, as well as airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, all located at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, received the awards April 17 and Jan. 17, respectively, according to a service release.The two rescue squadrons and airmen in the maintenance group were included in the Personnel Recovery Task Force, a 176-member joint team specifically formed to carry out the noncombatant evacuation operation in Afghanistan.The release stated…

Credit: Defense FeedsDefense Feeds, Washington — The US Navy is strengthening its undersea logistics network as the US Navy AS(X) submarine tenders boost nuclear fleet endurance through a planned $4.4 billion procurement of two next-generation support ships.The initiative is designed to extend the operational availability of nuclear-powered submarines by providing forward-deployed maintenance and sustainment. As undersea warfare grows more critical, ensuring submarines can remain deployed longer has become a strategic priority.Submarine tenders play a vital but often overlooked role in naval operations. These vessels act as mobile support bases, allowing submarines to conduct repairs, resupply and crew support without returning…

UFC Perth is set to light up the RAC Arena in Western Australia with a stacked lineup of high-stakes bouts. The event marks the MMA promotion’s fifth visit to “The Fair City” and its first return since staging a Fight Night card there in September 2025. The Fight Night card is headlined by a pivotal welterweight showdown, as former champion Jack Della Maddalena squares off against No. 5-ranked contender Carlos Prates in the main event. In the co-main, seasoned lightweight Beneil Dariush faces surging prospect Quillan Salkilld in what promises to be a thrilling clash. UFC Perth: What Walkout Songs…

SM-6 can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and ballistic missile defence. Credit: RTX. Raytheon has secured a contract modification worth $335m to manufacture, assemble, test and deliver Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Tactical All-Up Rounds under a previously awarded agreement, according to the US Department of War’s (DoW) announcement. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is overseeing the contract, which was awarded on 24 April 2026. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Funding includes $295.98m from the US Navy’s 2025 weapons procurement budget and $39.13m…