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American forces fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers on Friday after the ships attempted to cross a U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush launched “precision munitions” at the smokestacks of M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, disabling the vessels before they could reach an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman, according to U.S. Central Command.“U.S. forces in the Middle East remain committed to full enforcement of the blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iran,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM.The U.S.…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (review) is losing a unique perk that set it apart in some ways, and I’m sure cardmembers won’t be happy about it. Chase pulling 10% anniversary bonus points benefit As flagged by Doctor Of Credit, Chase has just updated its website to reflect that a popular perk of the Chase Sapphire Preferred will be ending: The Anniversary Bonus is retiring. You will continue to earn 10% of your spend through 10/1/26. For context, the card has a robust rewards structure, and offers 5x points on purchases through Chase Travel, 3x points on dining, select streaming services,…

Singapore Airlines is planning to expand its European network, with additional frequencies to several key destinations and a new service to Madrid launching in October 2026. The airline announced on May 8, 2026 that it will increase flights to Manchester Airport (MAN), Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Munich Airport (MUC), and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), in response to strong demand.It will also begin five-times-weekly services to Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) via Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) starting October 26, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Madrid will become Singapore Airlines’ 15th destination in Europe and its second in Spain. What’s changing in Singapore…

NEW DELHI — India is pressing ahead with a $9 billion infrastructure project to bolster its military footprint on the Great Nicobar Island which sits far from the Indian mainland near one of the world’s most critical shipping arteries.The project is attracting attention as disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following the U.S.-Iran-Israel conflict brings focus to other vulnerable maritime chokepoints.The Malacca Strait, a narrow stretch of water passing between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, is the shortest route between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. Jointly managed by these three countries, it carries more than a…

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Drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar could one day help to locate water beneath the surface of Mars, according to new research from the University of Arizona. A team from the university’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory tested the technology by flying radar-equipped drones over debris-covered glaciers in Alaska and Wyoming. The flights demonstrated that drones can map the thickness of rocky material sitting on top of buried ice, a capability that could guide future drilling missions on the Red Planet. The study was published on April 28, 2026 in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. Why drones? Ground-penetrating radar has been…

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to phase out enlisted jobs tied to the F/A-18 Hornet as it transitions to an all-F-35 tactical aircraft fleet.According to Tuesday’s Marine Administrative Message, or MARADMIN, the Corps will deactivate all remaining Hornet squadrons by 2030 and eliminate the maintenance specialties associated with the aging fighter jet.Marines currently serving in one of the six affected specialties — including mechanic, avionics and technician roles — will have the opportunity to retrain for F-35 jobs, move into another specialty or leave the service once their enlistment contracts end.While the Corps said Marines are “highly encouraged” to laterally…

On May 8, 2026, Embraer highlighted its Defense and Security (up 63% year on year) segment and Commercial Aviation (up 45% year on year) division for their help in delivering the record figure. “A standout in the first quarter, Defense & Security generated revenues of US$227 million, an increase of 63% year-over-year,” Embraer said. “The performance reflected stronger KC-390 revenue recognition due to customer mix and product stage, as well as increased production rates of the A-29 Super Tucano.” Commercial Aviation’s quarterly revenues rose to $293 million due to higher volumes and pricing. Executive Jets revenues totaled $418 million for…

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For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way. The Marine Corps wants to develop robots that can do the grunt work of laying down the matting used to quickly construct Expeditionary Airfields, or EAF, in amphibious beachheads and other remote locations. “Currently, assembling EAF matting is a manual process carried out by Marines — a task that is physically demanding, labor-intensive and exposes personnel to potential hazards,” explained the Small Business Innovation Research proposal, which has a deadline of June 3. The project, titled “Automated Expeditionary Airfield Assembly,” calls for robots…