Author: Tony Grist

AUSA 25 – FANG F7 by Red Cat As soon as I read about Red Cat’s new FANG FPV drone and sure enough, it fits right in what what I refer to as the “155 shell of the future” an attritable FPV drone made with NDAA compliant components that comes in under $3000. Featuring a 7″ carbon fiber frame and Integrated HD FPV Camera w/ Low-latency Transmission along with UMAC NDAA-compliant Motors and a 6S Li-Ion Battery it can recovered for continued system training. During a drone racing competition earlier this month in North Carolina, the FANG came in first…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Donald Trump on Friday at the White House to discuss the potential transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. At the center of the talks was a proposal in which Ukraine would provide the United States with advanced drones in exchange for Tomahawk missiles. Trump expressed hesitation about the deal, emphasizing the need to maintain U.S. stockpiles. “We need Tomahawks for the United States of America too,” he said. “We have a lot of them, but we need them.” Trump said that sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine “could mean bigger escalation, a lot…

AUSA 25 – FN Multi-purpose Tactical Launcher 30mm (MTL-30) I got some hands on time with an example of FN America‘s new Multi-purpose Tactical Launcher 30mm (MTL-30), one of several designs vying to become the US Army’s Precision Grenadier System, a semi-auto, box magazine fed grande launcher with programmable bursting munitions. The Army’s requirement was caliber agnostic and FN engineers chose 30mm as their “Goldilocks” caliber to achieve the desired effects. The medium velocity rounds produce 45 ft lbs of recoil and shoot pretty flat. With under 3 seconds time of flight to 300 meters, the max elevation for the…

AUSA 25 – SIG SAUER Introduces New Robotic Solutions Over the past few AUSA meetings SIG SAUER has incrementally introduced new robotic solutions such as the Pitbull Remote Weapon Station and small arms integration into aerial drones. This year they exhibited a scaled down version of their RWS mounted to an IAI Fire Storm APUS 60 quadcopter which was developed specifically for this application. It is fuel powered and offers 3 hours of endurance. The RWS features an LMG and 200 rounds of 7.62 NATO ammunition for a total weight of 24 kg. It uses the same tech as the…

AUSA 25 – Norotos Universal Bridge Adapter Norotos shows us their brand new Universal Bridge Adapter, a modular NVG mount which will accept a variety of night vision and thermal systems, both monocular and binocular. When used in conjunction with their machined J-Arm you can mount one or two AN/PVS-14s. Likewise, you can mount any device with a dovetail shoe. As the shoe receivers can be moved along the bridge to set the proper interpupillary distance, you can also set a single shoe receiver in the center for use with binocular devices. Read the full article here

Updates provide users across defense, public safety, and emergency management with enhanced control, flexibility, and security for field operations AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 — SkyFi, the leading Earth Intelligence Platform, today announced an update to its Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin. The new release introduces a suite of powerful features designed to give tactical and remote teams unprecedented control over their Areas of Interest (AOIs) and imagery, ensuring mission readiness and security in any environment. The SkyFi ATAK plugin supports tactical coordination, planning, and situational reference for public safety, municipal, disaster response, and defense teams operating on Android-based TAK devices. “Our…

Brevard, NC – [October 16, 2025] – In the wake of mounting disastrous events from hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and floods and growing demand for fast-deploying field equipment, SylvanSport today announced the launch of its GO. Rapid Response tactical trailer — a next-generation of lightweight, tow-anywhere tactical hauler, trailer and shelter designed for first responders, emergency managers, defense units, and humanitarian organizations. The debut comes one-year after Hurricane Helene devastated communities surrounding SylvanSport’s headquarters in Western North Carolina, and underscored the need for adaptable, fast-deploying equipment. When access routes failed, and power and communication grids collapsed, response teams needed versatile, self-contained…

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Tubes Bald Eagle T-Shirt The FirstSpear TUBES BALD EAGLE T-SHIRT brings purpose-built comfort and everyday performance in a clean, no-nonsense design. Constructed from a durable 60/40 cotton-poly blend, this shirt hits the sweet spot between lightweight breathability and long-term wearability. It’s built for hard use—whether you’re putting in work on the range, training, or off the clock. A bold Bald Eagle graphic dominates the back, gripping a FirstSpear 4″ Tube™ in its talons—a nod to strength, precision, and the innovation that drives every piece of FirstSpear gear. The front keeps it low-profile with the classic Spear Tip…

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