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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Northrop eyes Norway as it works on Tritons for Australia
Northrop Grumman is bullish on the international appeal of its MQ-4C Triton, with Norway among the potential buyers of the massive maritime drone. Why it matters: Militaries want more smart machinery, and governments want more dirt on their neighbors. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) strapped with specialty sensors can satisfy both cravings. Driving the news: Reporters on June 13 got an intimate look at Tritons housed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, home to the Naval Air Systems Command. State of play: Northrop's delivered 20 Tritons to the U.S. Navy. It's sent another three to Australia, and is building a fourth right now in Mississippi. "In the last six months, we've been able to execute 45 flights per month across all three operational orbits," said Capt. Josh Guerre, the persistent maritime unmanned aircraft systems program manager. "You really are supporting concurrent operations, 24/7." Zoom in: Triton can fly around the clock at altitudes greater than 50,000 feet, hoovering up geospatial and signals intelligence. It can also pair with Boeing-made P-8 aircraft, which hunt submarines. Brad Champion, the Triton enterprise director at Northrop, described it as picking "up all the metal on the water." The latest: Both Northrop and General Atomics responded to Norway's ask for long-range drones. "They have a very vast ocean region that they're responsible for," Champion said. "Their economic exclusion zone is very large within the High North, and they are procuring P-8s, so they are set up very well to continue to follow the U.S. Navy doctrine of that manned-unmanned teaming." Champion expects a decision this year. He referred an ask for specifics to Oslo. The other side: C. Mark Brinkley, a spokesperson for General Atomics, told Axios the company has its MQ-9B SeaGuardian in the running.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlotte Flair doubts another women's WrestleMania main event will ever happen
Charlotte Flair does not see a WrestleMania main event for women happening in the future. Charlotte Flair has become one of the most accomplished superstars of this generation. She has claimed 14 World titles and major accolades throughout her WWE career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A huge milestone she etched in her resume was back in 2019, when she became a part of the first-ever women's main event at WrestleMania 35. Despite being a main eventer herself, Flair does not see that incredible sight recreated in the future. Charlotte Flair gives her take on a women's WrestleMania main event not happening again In a recent interview with Games with Names, Charlotte Flair spoke about women getting another chance at main eventing WrestleMania. The Queen stated that it would never happen again unless WWE reverted to a one-night format for The Show of Shows. She said, 'It was the main event of only one night [Becky v Ronda v Charlotte], now we have two nights. So it's a big deal, like now you have two nights, two different opportunities, so that being the main event of one night was huge. Like it'll never happen again, unless we go to one night.' Charlotte Flair competed in the first-ever women's WrestleMania main event. It was a 'Winner Take All' triple-threat match between her, , and at WrestleMania 35. Rousey walked into the match as the RAW Women's Champion, while Flair was the SmackDown Women's Champion. The trio delivered a highly captivating showdown that ended in Lynch becoming a double champion and taking her fame to unprecedented heights. This was the last Mania under the one-night era. Furthermore, two women got a chance to main event The Showcase of the Immortals under its two-day format. Two years after Lynch won the titles in grand fashion, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair competed in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 37. Moreover, it was two black women to headline the match, which made it even more significant, and saw Belair winning the match and the SmackDown Women's title. With the history etching two remarkable women's WrestleMania main events, it remains to be seen if the current crop of talent can prove Flair's statement to be wrong and achieve that same prestigious accolade. Also read:
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion Is Returning In A New Role: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new report has revealed that a respected veteran is set to return to the WWE Performance Center. Former two-time WWE Women's Champion Jazz is reportedly slated for another run as a Guest Coach next month. The news comes from a recent report by PWInsider. It notes that word around Orlando last week was that the legendary competitor will be back to work with WWE's developmental talent. A Valued And Respected Mentor This upcoming stint as a Guest Coach follows a previous visit that was very well-received. According to the report, Jazz left a strong, positive impression on both talent and staff. Sources noted that Jazz received "really good feedback" from the NXT superstars she worked with. This has reportedly led to the company inviting her back to share her knowledge once again. The Legacy Of A Powerhouse Champion Jazz, real name Carlene Begnaud, is widely regarded as one of the most intense and credible competitors of her era. She was a powerhouse during WWE's Ruthless Aggression era in the early 2000s. During her time with the company, she captured the WWE Women's Championship on two occasions. She is remembered for her physical feuds with fellow Hall of Famers like Trish Stratus and Lita. Beyond her WWE success, Jazz also had a dominant reign as the NWA World Women's Champion. Her tough, no-nonsense style set her apart throughout her celebrated career. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. More Sharing Knowledge After Retirement After officially announcing her retirement from in-ring competition in 2021, Jazz has continued to give back to the wrestling business. She has focused on training and coaching opportunities. Her return to the Performance Center marks another chance for WWE's up-and-coming talent to learn from a true veteran of the sport. While no official dates have been announced by WWE, her presence is seen as a major benefit for the NXT roster. The guest coaching position often serves as a "tryout" for both the company and the former star. WWE can assess a legend's ability to teach and connect with the current generation, potentially leading to a full-time role as a coach or producer. At the same time, the veteran can determine if they enjoy the coaching lifestyle and want to commit to it without being locked into a long-term contract immediately. For young superstars in the NXT system, having a childhood hero or a WWE Hall of Famer in the ring with them is incredibly motivating. It validates their journey and pushes them to work harder. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Libby officials make progress with International Paper on water deal
Jun. 13—The City of Libby is making progress in its negotiations with International Paper for a new water agreement. At the June 2 meeting, attorney Allan Payne said there are still negotiations occurring about some of the details. "The monetary side has been agreed upon, but there are a few other details to be worked out," Payne said. The previous agreement ended in June 2020. The new deal would ensure that IP would continue compensating residents for the cost of being unable to use wells due to creosote and other chemicals that leached into an aquifer beneath the city during past wood treatment operations. According to previous reporting in The Western News, compensation from companies for groundwater contamination in Libby dates back to 1985 when Champion International Corporation instituted a "Buy Water Plan." That year, Champion purchased St. Regis Co., which — along with J. Neils Lumber Co. — was responsible for wood treatment fluids leaching into the aquifers beneath the city from 1946 to 1969, according to court documents. After detecting the chemicals in the water Libby-area homeowners were drawing from their wells, Champion offered to provide an alternative supply to affected residents. In a June 2, 2025, letter from Mayor Peggy Williams to city councilors, she explained the new agreement would be in line with the previous 2010 Water Agreement. "IP has offered to continue the annual payments at the same level as they would have been under the 2010 agreement for a period of 10 years, plus an additional 10 years, on the condition that the Environmental Protection Agency continues to require that the city keep Well Ban Ordinance 1353 in place," Williams wrote in the letter. Williams believes the well ban ordinance is almost a certainty. After the 20-year period, the deal could be cancelled by IP or the city. The preliminary terms of the deal, the first annual payment, due July 1, would be $381,892. Each future payment would be increased by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation. International Paper's offer also includes a lump sum payment of $1.3 million as a way to catch up on the four missed annual payments from 2021 to 2024. Payne, who is still working on other details, said when he gets the best deal he'd bring it to council. City officials believe IP should pay interest on the four missed payments so the city doesn't lose purchasing power. According to Williams, IP is also seeking a requirement that the city doesn't object to restrictions other agencies may seek to place on groundwater in the Libby area and to expand the Well Ban Ordinance's effective area if the EPA requests it. "There are some serious concerns about those new requirements and our legal counsel is negotiating with IP to remove them from the final proposed agreement, which hopefully will be presented to council very soon for approval," Williams wrote in the June 2 letter. Beginning in October 1986, Champion began paying the city $30,000 annually for 10 years. In 2008, a few years after IP acquired Champion, the city entered into a new agreement requiring a payment of $400,000 for fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Under the terms of the city's latest agreement with IP, executed in 2010, IP was responsible for making annual payments to the city until at least June of 2020. The payments started at $250,000 and were adjusted each year based on inflation. The contract also required IP to pay a lump sum of $1.15 million to cover years when the city had not received compensation payments. Talks over the new agreement began in June 2019 when an executive with IP told city officials the company would not renew the 10-year contract. In an initial correspondence, Payne suggested slightly increasing IP's contribution. Payne noted in an August 2019 letter that the two prior contracts IP held with the city were based on a compromise that the company would cover 23 percent of the city's anticipated water system operational costs. After the city undertook an expensive repair of the Upper Flower Creek Dam, which Payne said approached $15 million, he proposed increasing IP's contribution to 25 percent.
Fashion Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Champion signs multi-year deal with Irish 'boxing great' Katie Taylor
Global sportswear brand Champion has widened its association with combat sports, signing Irish fighter Katie Taylor to a multi-year deal. The association has been sealed ahead of the bell ringing for her highly anticipated third bout in the series against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden, airing live on Netflix on 11 July. The link's understandable, given Taylor's 'a force in the ring… becoming synonymous with grit, greatness, and unshakable belief and is considered by many to be the greatest female fighter of all-time', says Champion. And there's another good reason for the association: the second bout in the trilogy drew 74 million viewers globally. To accompany its support, the brand has lunched a limited-edition 'KT' Reverse Weave T-shirt 'which pays tribute to her extraordinary career', as well as a bespoke fight kit and team gear for the Serrano encounter. The associated apparel line also includes the launch later this year of a ' next-generation combat sports range… shaped by deep collaboration and insights from Taylor'. Following Champion's signing in May of UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall, the latest collaboration 'supercharges Champion's commitment to the world of combat sports, a space defined by discipline, intensity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence'. Champion's association with the sport is long-standing and claims 'the invention of the hooded sweatshirt', as well as 'pioneering mesh nylon jerseys for football players… Champion has consistently delivered functional, performance-driven gear rooted in athlete insight. Many of these innovations have transcended sport to become cultural icons'.
