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HONOLULU— The U.S. Army is moving forward with the establishment of Multi-Domain Command-Pacific (MDC-PAC) following a successful multidomain command experiment that demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating maneuver formations with advanced multidomain capabilities at the theater level. The initiative combines the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into a theater-enabling joint force integrator designed to synchronize multidomain effects across the Indo-Pacific. According to the MDC-PAC Deputy Commander for Support Col. Todd Burroughs, the effort originated from a December 2024 operational experiment that tested a combined two-star headquarters capable of integrating multidomain operations for the joint force. “What we…

Higher inflation reports pushed U.S. Treasury yields on Friday to rates not seen since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. Yields on the 30-year Treasury rose to 5.13 percent, the highest since June 2007. The 10-year yield jumped to 4.59 percent, the highest since May 2025. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The rise in rates comes in the wake of increasing consumer, producer, and import–export prices. The Consumer Price Index jumped to 3.8 percent according to data released this week, the highest since May 2023. Fears over higher inflation pushed investors to demand higher…

BALTIMORE, May 15, 2026, BlackSea Technologies recently participated in Arctic Sentry 2026, a NATO enhanced vigilance activity in the High North, demonstrating its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft in Ramsund, Norway, alongside partners from U.S. 6th Fleet, U.S. Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON-3) and the Royal Norwegian Navy.  The exercise gave BlackSea’s GARC unmanned surface vessels an opportunity to operate in the far north, demonstrate autonomous surface vessel capabilities in cold weather maritime conditions, integrate with NATO partners and serve as training tools for the next generation of naval warfighters.  “Arctic Sentry proves that GARC can operate effectively in dynamic, contested maritime environments north of the Arctic Circle,” said Lunsford Schock, mission director for BlackSea Technologies. “The exercise further cements…

The ceasefire entered its 38th day on Friday following an interview with Fox News on Thursday evening in which President Donald Trump said that retrieving Iran’s enriched uranium is only necessary for “public relations.” “I don’t think it’s necessary except from a public relations standpoint,” Trump said. “I think it’s important for the fake news that we get it. I’m the one that said we are going to get it. And we’re going to get it.” Aboard Air Force One on Friday morning, Trump said he would make a decision soon on whether to lift sanctions he had imposed in…

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday for talks with senior officials, including “Raulito” Castro, the grandson of Communist Party of Cuba head Raúl Castro, the CIA told The Hill. Ratcliffe delivered President Donald Trump’s message that Washington is open to engagement only if Havana makes “fundamental changes.”  In addition to Castro, who has served as an informal intermediary with Washington, Ratcliffe met with Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas, Cuba’s intelligence chief. The talks covered intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security concerns. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The Cuban government said the meeting…

Power HIVE is optimized around Ultralife’s UBI-2590 UBBL13-01 battery while maintaining compatibility with the broader BB-2590 battery family — delivering regulated, field-usable mission power at the tactical edge. IRVINE, CA, May 6, 2026 — Dismounted and expeditionary teams are being asked to power more from the same limited battery pool. Radios, UAV controllers, counter-UAS systems, sensors, compute, and networking gear are all adding demand at the tactical edge. The problem is no longer just battery capacity. It is how units manage, regulate, recharge, and distribute that energy in the field without adding unnecessary hardware, complexity, or manual power management to…

Safariland Releases the New HOLLE Duty Belt System JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –?Safariland® a brand of?The?Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, has announced the launch of the new HOLLE™ Duty Belt system, a new space-optimizing lightweight load-carrying duty platform.   The HOLLE™ Duty Belt is a next-generation belt that combines a traditional profile, finish and buckle selection with an integrated, precision-mounted load-carrying system. Designed for consistency, stability and long-term wear, HOLLE™ allows duty accessories to be mounted, adjusted or repositioned without the need for keepers or threading pouches onto the belt. While maintaining a professional appearance, the belt’s optimized mounting pattern ensures secure accessory retention,…

CHICAGO, SALT LAKE CITY AND LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2026 — Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced a $100 million plan to scale and diversify the manufacturing and supply chain operations of Silvus Technologies, a global leader in advanced tactical networking and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO).  The investment is anchored by a new, 165,000 square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. This site will serve as a hub for high-volume production, leveraging Utah’s strong technology ecosystem and highly skilled workforce.  The expansion is anticipated to create 200 new roles. This capacity increase will enable Silvus to scale…

Protests broke out Thursday night in Havana after the Cuban government said the island had exhausted its supplies of diesel and fuel oil, deepening a severe electricity crisis across the cash-strapped Caribbean nation. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said Wednesday that Cuba had “absolutely no” reserves of either fuel, blaming the Trump administration for blocking oil imports to the country. President Miguel Díaz-Canel called the situation “particularly tense” and said that the “genocidal U.S. blockade” was part of an attempt to “destroy the Revolution.” Images shared on social…