Author: Tony Grist
USMC Issues Sole Source Notice for 5.56mm Anti-Drone Rounds According to a sole source notice issued last week, Portfolio Acquisitions Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), Program Manager, Combat Support Systems (CSS), PdM Ammunition (PdM AMMO), Quantico, VA 22134, intends to enter into a sole-source negotiations and subsequently award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Drone Round LLC for the 5.56mm “L Variant” Anti-Drone Rounds. This effort is estimated for award December 2026. Launched earlier this year, the 5.56mm Drone Round “L Variant” projectile separates into several pieces to act in a similar fashion to a shotgun, making it effective…
In retaliation for Israel bombing Beirut and continuing to occupy southern Lebanon, Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday night and Israel responded with airstrikes on Iranian targets, collapsing an already fragile ceasefire to the Iran War, which entered its 101st day Monday. Israeli Telegram channels reported ballistic missile impacts, though the Israeli media has yet to confirm the hits, while Iranian media reported explosions across the country. Meanwhile, the Yemeni Houthis announced Monday “a complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation,” adding that they will “consider all enemy movements to be legitimate military targets…
In 2026, CTOMS proudly marks the twentieth anniversary of active operations. Founded by Chris Kopp in response to the 2002 loss of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, the company was formally incorporated in 2005 and launched operations in 2006. What began as a personal mission to honor the fallen has become a leading provider of tactical medical training and equipment solutions for military, law enforcement, first responders, and prepared citizens. CTOMS has always followed a training-first philosophy: skills and knowledge must come before gear. Our evidence-based programs focus on critical thinking, self-reliance, and the full spectrum of care, from Care Under…
In a request for information recently issued to industry, the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center sought out potential sources which will support the re-shoring of the domestic footwear industry, improve capabilities for the domestic military footwear industrial base, and ultimately provide the best performing footwear technology to the Warfighter. Naturally, this effort won’t just improve the Army’s boots but those of every service as well as potentially commercial footwear manufactured domestically. The reality is that the US has a small domestic footwear production capacity belated primarily on military procurement which by law requires US made goods. The Berry Amendment specifies…
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel Sunday night following Israeli strikes on Beirut earlier in the day. It was the first Iranian attack on Israel since a ceasefire was declared in April. President Donald Trump told Axios that he would call Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and tell him not to strike back. “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate,” Trump said, using Netanyahu’s nickname. “Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one.” But…
For decades, the conversation around Soldier load has often been treated like a comfort issue. Lighter gear was something nice to have. Easier on the back. Better for morale. A quality-of-life improvement for the individual Soldier. But that way of thinking does not match the reality of the problem. The weight problem is a readiness problem. Every extra pound a warfighter carries affects speed, endurance, mobility, recovery, and the ability to stay effective over time. That weight does not just sit in a ruck or hang from a plate carrier. It is connected to a human being. It compounds over…
The Viktos Counteract SBR Bag blends covert styling with practical firearms transport for shooters who want to move rifles and gear without drawing unnecessary attention. Designed around a reinforced internal structure, the bag accommodates AR-style rifles with barrels up to 12 inches or disassembled rifles up to 16.5 inches long. Dedicated storage compartments organize up to four AR/AK-pattern magazines along with accessories and support gear, while interior hook-and-loop panels allow users to customize layouts for mission-specific setups. Constructed from weather- and stain-resistant Tuff Hyde material, the Counteract SBR Bag is built to withstand hard use in travel, urban and range…
FORT SILL, Okla. – Soldiers who need to qualify on machine guns at Fort Sill will soon have a centralized, upgraded range built by Soldiers who know exactly why that training matters. By applying critical thinking and looking beyond the standard path, leaders and engineers at Fort Sill are demonstrating how “getting to yes” can save time and taxpayer dollars while significantly improving the quality of training facilities. The 104th Engineer Construction Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, is converting Fire and Movement Range 2 into a Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range to support machine gun qualification for Fort Sill…
Aberdeen, NC – May 27, 2026 – Sangin Instruments, manufacturers of American-made, purpose-built timepieces that are simple, functional and reliable, and Spiritus Systems®, one of the leading manufacturers of nylon equipment designed with intent for military and law enforcement professionals, are proud to announce a limited-edition collaboration featuring a custom version of the Sangin Titan. This partnership brings together two American-made brands defined by a shared commitment to functional excellence, merging precision mechanics with the mission-driven aesthetic of high-end tactical equipment. The Sangin Titan has long been a staple for those who require a timepiece capable of withstanding the anomalies of professional use. This limited-run Titan wasn’t just logical; it was inevitable, representing more than just a business partnership; “It’s the convergence…
Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, despite a US public and additionally reported private request last week not to attack Lebanon’s capital, as a tenuous ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 61st day. In an interview aired on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday, which was recorded on Friday, President Donald Trump said that he “would like to see a more surgical attack against Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical.” Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Parliament Commission on National Security, said that Iran would “deliver a decisive and painful response” to Israel’s attack on Dahiyeh, Beirut,…