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The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, April 25, achieving a key step for unmanned carrier operations. U.S. Navy press release The MQ-25A took off at 10:49 a.m. CDT and flew for approximately two hours. During the flight, U.S. Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) controlled the aircraft from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 ground control station that includes Lockheed Martin’s MDCX™ system. The AVPs executed a series of maneuvers and tests, successfully validating the aircraft’s basic flight controls, engine performance, and handling…

The U.S. Air Force demonstrated advanced airpower and precision parachute capability during the 2026 Peruvian Airshow at Las Palmas Air Base, Peru, April 25, 2026. U.S. participation included the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team, marking the second consecutive year of U.S. involvement in the Lima-based event and reinforcing interoperability with Peruvian counterparts. “Airshows are more than just a stunning display of aviation, they are a living demonstration of our powerful friendship and commitment to continued partnership,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey “Buddha” Budis, Air Boss for the U.S.…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. U.S. President Donald Trump met with top national security officials today to discuss a new Iranian proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed. Iran offered a new deal to reopen the Strait and end the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage, Axios reported, citing a U.S. official and two sources with knowledge. As part of that deal, “the ceasefire would be extended for a long period or the parties would agree…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:10, April 27, 2026 TEHRAN, April 27 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said midnight Sunday that the discussions he had earlier in Muscat with Omani officials included ways to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. “Important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments. As only Hormuz littoral states, our focus included ways to ensure safe transit that is to benefit of all dear neighbors and the world,” Araghchi wrote on social media platform X. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday, and held talks with senior…

Footage of a new Romance of the Three Kingdoms fighting game demo had surfaced online last year. This Soul Calibur-esque fighter essentially pitted characters from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dynasty Warriors series against one another, but in a 1v1 format. The characters announced thus far are Guan Yu, Lu Bu, Diao Chan, Xun Yu, Xiahou Dun, Dong Zhuo, Sun Shangxiang and Zhang Fei. It was recently announced that Kingdom Heroes: Arena (the name of this…

Carlos Prates isn’t dwelling on not being the opponent for Conor McGregor’s comeback fight. UFC CEO Dana White has said he feels optimistic about the “Notorious” one’s return to the Octagon. While the date isn’t confirmed, the UFC boss admitted to reporters that International Fight Week sounds like a good window. McGregor likely won’t be meeting Prates in his first fight since 2021, given that Prates has a clash with Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday. In an interview with MMAFighting.com, Prates said he isn’t surprised that McGregor decided against sharing the Octagon with him. “I didn’t put too much expectation…

There’s no doubt CPOs face headwinds in delivering some of their sustainability goals – particularly if they are driven more by altruism than commercial logic. Of course, commercial logic must always be central to any procurement decision. But where a project might once have been kicked off without total clarity of its financial return, this is no longer the case. Today, sustainability is driven by simple powers: regulation (a licence to operate); and cold, hard cash. Perhaps this explains why a colleague was told by one CPO recently, and I quote: “Sustainability is not that important anymore”. The individual, no…

Admit it at one time, you judged someone else’s squat depth. Are you on the “ass-to-grass, or it doesn’t count” side, or are you a “parallel is good” member? But somewhere in the middle are everyone else, wondering how low they need to squat to build muscle. Why does it matter? Because squat depth changes the game. Go shallower, and you can use more load. Go deeper and recruit more muscle, especially the glutes and adductors. But depth doesn’t mean a thing if you lose position, dump tension, or force your body into a range it can’t handle. Here, I’m…

The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. According to a recent Request for Information, Beyond Adversary’s Reach, Family of Affordable Mass Missiles, or FAMM-BAR, would be a common air-to-surface missile carried in pallets aboard cargo aircraft. The service envisions producing 1,000 to 2,000 missiles per year for five years. The goal is to “streamline the battlespace by developing a single, common, air-to surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range,” the Air Force’s RIF reads.The initial goal is an anti-ship missile with a range of at…

Credit: DefenseFeedsDefense Feeds, Beijing — China is advancing its naval capabilities as the China Type 076 assault ship Sichuan begins South China Sea trials, marking a significant step in amphibious warfare development.The deployment of this new class of vessel reflects Beijing’s continued investment in expanding its maritime reach. As regional tensions persist, such developments are drawing close attention from neighboring countries and global observers.The Type 076 amphibious assault ship represents a new generation of Chinese naval platforms. Designed to support a range of operations, including amphibious landings and expeditionary missions, the vessel enhances the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s operational flexibility.…