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Eletter Product Micross announces the successful qualification and production release of its MIL-PRF-19500/240 axial leaded rectifier diode family, including the 1N645-1, 1N647-1, and 1N649-1. These diodes are QPL-qualified, and are available off-the-shelf today, or with custom screening available up to JAN, JANTX, JANTXV, or JANS quality levels. Offering a direct drop-in for legacy devices, this new offering represents Micross’ continued commitment to securing the critical supply chains, offering aerospace and defense customers with a reliable near-shore source. The availability of these devices helps mitigate DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) risks while supporting long-term lifecycle management of military and…

In the competitive world of video games, some titles rise above the rest to become annual bestsellers. Over the past two decades, one strategy game has claimed the top spot each year, with a new entry consistently dominating the sales charts. Each year brings a different title, but all share a common thread: they offer engaging gameplay, deep strategic mechanics, and a dedicated fanbase that ensures their success. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the best-selling strategy game of each year for the past 20 years, exploring what made each game a standout and how they’ve shaped…

President Donald Trump on Aug. 7 nominated Dennis Kirk, a co-author of Project 2025, to serve as inspector general for the Interior Department. “Inspectors general must be able to investigate the administration that appointed them without fear or favor,” said former Interior IG Mark Lee Greenblatt, who was removed in a mass firing of the watchdogs at the start of Trump’s second term, in a statement. “Mr. Kirk’s political background and close ties to this administration make it impossible for him to credibly meet that fundamental test.”While Kirk is newly nominated to lead the Interior IG office, Greenblatt and Rep. Jared…

U.S. troops in Korea practiced turning small drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army works to incorporate unmanned capabilities into the lowest levels of unit formations. Soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division trained alongside Marines to outfit Neros Archer Strike first-person-view, or FPV, drones with C4 explosives to attack targets at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea. It was the division’s first time using live ordnance with the system.The training represents part of the military’s broader push to place attack drones directly in the hands of smaller units, giving them the ability to…

Joint Base Charleston is now officially Joint Base Lindsey Graham, honoring the late senator from South Carolina who served for decades in the U.S. Air Force.The Pentagon announced late last month that the base, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, would be renamed after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The renaming took place Monday with a ceremony attended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as well as state and local officials.A late July memo, signed by Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, directed staff to begin working with Air Mobility Command and Joint Base Charleston to…

China has already fielded hypersonic weapons such as the DF-17 medium-range missile. (PLA)The Indo-Pacific region is poised to witness a dramatic shift in its security landscape, driven by the rapid development and deployment of hypersonic-missile technology. These emerging weapons – capable of travelling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (6,174km/h), and possessing the ability to manoeuvre mid-flight across significant distances – potentially eliminate the tyranny of distance that has often provided some degree of natural protection for regional countries.If successfully fielded, hypersonic missiles represent unprecedented challenges to existing regional air defence systems. Their speed, manoeuvrability and unpredictable flightpaths render them extremely…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— Lockheed Martin’s new ICBM killer, ordered two years ago to supersede the oft-troubled GMD interceptor, hit two major milestones this week and is expected to clear the design phase later this year, company officials said.The company said last week that its L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies, or NGI, had completed a critical burst test of its second-stage motor case. On Monday, ahead of the Space and Missile Defense Symposium here, Lockheed Martin announced that they had successfully fired its stage 2 rocket motor in a static test. Company officials said NGI, ordered under the Biden administration to replace the nation’s…

Kleber Koike treats his RIZIN 54 main event clash against Kyoma Akimoto on Tuesday as his final chance to earn a shot and regain the RIZIN featherweight title, and watching the Japanese promotion partner with the PFL — and automatically MVP — gives him extra motivation to pursue more gold.Koike, who turns 37 in October, said the promotion has already made it official that the winner of the RIZIN 54 main event will challenge for the 145-pound belt next. RIZIN featherweight champion Razhabali Shaydullaev is currently slated to face A.J. McKee Jr. on Sept. 10, looking to defend his RIZIN…

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Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org CHARLESTON, S.C.—A major East Coast military base that serves as a key Air Force logistics hub was renamed after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham here Aug. 10 in a ceremony led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Graham’s sister Sen. Darline Graham. The new name of Joint Base Charleston is Joint Base Lindsey Graham in honor of South Carolina’s former senior senator, who died July 11 in Washington, D.C., at…