Author: Tony Grist

Now That’s a Hat! Sergeant Alwyn John Blades (left), Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME), of Montague Bay, Tasmania and Corporal Frank Crazy Thunder (right) of the 173rd United States Airborne Support Battalion and member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, swap hats at Bien Hoa United States Air Base, Vietnam. Taken September 1965. Corporal Crazy Thunder wears the iconic slouch hat of the Australian Army and Sergeant Blades wears a larger than normal “Ten Gallon” hat Corporal Crazy Thunder had custom made. RAEME engineers with the 1st Australian Logistics Company in support of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment…

Anduril’s launch of Eagle Eye during the recent AUSA Annual Meeting created quite a bit of discussion among those in the helmet industry as well as those who wear them. In response, we received this “State of the Industry” report from an inside who we will keep anonymous. The perspective is their’s and will hopefully serve to educate our readers. The recent reveal of Anduril’s Eagle Eye helmet system at AUSA 2025 sparked a lot discussion regarding helmets and where the industry is with regards to what the user wants.  Anduril did not present any performance specifications for the helmet.…

Mil/Gov win to optimize Gogo multi-orbit 5G ATG, LEO, and GEO connectivity networks Broomfield, CO./ 27 October 2025 – SD Government (SDG), the division of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) providing satellite communications to global governments, has received a five-yearfederal contract to deliver multi-band, multi-orbit airborne global satellite communications to a US government agency. The new agreement, initially valued at USD$3 million, is a follow-on from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III activityoriginally undertaken by SDG, prior to the merger with Gogo. Awarded as a sole-source contract, the agreement will see the agency consolidate all aero communications across its fleet to…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – October 27, 2025 – SDS Arms is excited to expand the Tisas PX-9 Comp family with the addition of the Tisas compact PX-9 Carry Comp and the Tisas full-size PX-9 Tactical Comp. Both models complement the PX-9 Duty Comp, sharing its premium upgrades and feature set. While the Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp and Tisas PX-9 Tactical Comp serve distinct functions, they share the defining features of the PX-9 series. Both models feature a match-grade barrel with a single-port design for quicker follow-up shots, as well as a new aluminum, flat-faced trigger with integrated safety for consistent trigger…

American military forces carried out three airstrikes Monday that destroyed four vessels in the eastern Pacific alleged to be transporting drugs bound for the U.S., Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced. The strikes, which killed 14 and left one survivor, are the latest in a dramatic ramp-up of lethal American attacks on drug trafficking vessels in the waters of the western hemisphere. They also mark the expansion of the U.S. military’s presence in the eastern pacific; most of the previous strikes were on drug boats travelling in the Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration has taken an aggressive stance towards drug…

Highland Engineering – Joint Airlift Micro SCIF (JAMS) HEI’s Joint Airlift Micro SCIF (JAMS) is a complete paradigm shift away from what users think about a SCIF. HEI has built a fully accreditable TS/SCI SAP facility in an In an ATTLA certified ISU-90 offering a fly away capability. It is ATTLA certified for internal air transport. Interfaces with aircraft palletized cargo handling rails and locks – no additional restraint required. JAMS setup in under 10 minutes with 2 personnel. Third party tested and exceeds 100db RF shielding requirement and STC 50 performance (on all 6 sides of cube). With a…

In a statement released Tuesday morning, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he had ordered the Israeli military to “immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The decision to strike inside the Gaza Strip comes after Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal struck on October 10th. Netanyahu’s government claims Hamas misidentified the most recently returned captive’s remains before heavy gunfire and explosions broke out in Rafah, southern Gaza this morning. In turn, Gaza’s Government Media Office has accused Israel of committing 125 violations of the ceasefire…

High Speed Gear Announces Opening for Sales Manager Position in Swansboro, North Carolina Swansboro, NC – October 27, 2025 – High Speed Gear® (HSG), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical gear and accessories, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join its growing team at the company’s headquarters in Swansboro, North Carolina. This is a full-time, on-site position that plays a key role in driving sales growth and supporting HSG’s mission of equipping those who serve with the best American-made gear available. “This is an incredible opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a fast-paced, values-driven company where every…

Objective 500 Fabric – Fabric with Integrated PALS Slots Over the years industry has worked to integrate PALS slots into fabric using a variety of means. Now, Objective fabric is available, a 500D warp knit fabric using the same Cordura Nylon 6,6, air textured, solution dyed fibers as other fabrics, but with MOLLE standard slots woven into the structure. Since it’s manufactured like other warp knots you have access to full 57 inches of fabric on the roll. The creators tell me the fabric can also be customized with the use of other fibers for speciality applications. With Objective, you…

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