Author: Tony Grist
W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore), creators of the GORE-TEX Brand and global leader in high-performance waterproof, windproof, and breathable fabric technologies exhibited several new products including the Tropo Performance All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket. Developed in-house, the proposed All-Weather Active Insulation Jacket is intended to replace both Gen III ECWCS levels three and four in the Soldier’s rucksack (seen below). It’s a straight forward design sized to both under armor and as a stand-alone jacket and delivers active breathability during high-output use and static warmth when stationary, keeping the insulation dry from the inside and out. There’s plenty of ventilation for…
During AUSA I got to spend some time with a model of the Northrop Grumman Precision Grenadier System which is one of several counter defilade and counter UAS weapon systems currently being evaluated by the US Army. They’ve been at this project longer than most with early experience during the XM25 Punisher program. A study undertaken years ago for OICW (which the XM25 was derived from) led them to the 25mm ammunition size. Others are using 30mm or even 40mm. So far, they’ve developed rounds for air-bursting, proximity, close quarter battle as well as target practice and they produce them…
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Wednesday with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and promoted closer ties between the two countries. It was the first meeting between them since Sharaa rose to power late last year. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Moscow was a major backer of Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria who was ousted in December after a major offensive led by Sharaa’s militant group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Russian forces had helped Assad defend against opposition groups during the bloody Syrian civil war, but the war in Ukraine constrained Moscow’s ability…
Trust Automation to Showcase Counter-UAS Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting Trust Automation to Showcase Counter-UAS Solutions at AUSA Annual Meeting Trust Automation Inc., a leader in motion control, power management and electronic systems for defense and commercial applications, will showcase its advanced counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 13-15, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. At the core of Trust’s C-UAS offering is the Government collaborated Small-Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS), which provides both fixed-site protection — such as Air Force…
PRISM to Open Pre-Orders for Hybrid Top This Friday PRISM is launching their PR-SDHT1 Hybrid Top in Meteorite. Utilizing MMI SAM2 stretch nylon featuring Hydrophobic capabilities as the base material, while a contrast mesh is purposefully paneled and gusseted for better body mobility and breathability. The Hybrid Top is PRISM’s introduction into a wider range of technical training products. The Hybrid Top is 100% Made in the USA with more development and products to follow soon. The goal for 2026 is to deliver end users with products that are not only unique, but built with form and function in mind.…
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Oakley Teams with Anduril for Eagle Eye Solution for US Army Soldier Borne Mission Command Program Foothill Ranch, CA: Oakley Standard Issue is proud to partner with @anduril_industries on the new Eagle Eye. A family of warfighter augments that place mission command and AI directly into the operators helmet. EagleEye is a family of Warfighter Augments, powered by Lattice, that equip warfighters with enhanced perception, lethal connectivity, heightened survivability, and mission planning to see the fight earlier, decide faster, and act with better information. EagleEye consists of heads-up displays, integrated helmets, and compute armor — all architected from the ground…
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14th October 2025, Cadillac, MI, US: Avon Protection’s MITR-M1 Half Mask and MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter have received certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) only nine months after its launch into the tactical military, special forces and law enforcement markets. Avon Protection’s MITR-M1 Half Mask The certification provides formal and independent recognition that MITR-M1 and MITR-PF have passed NIOSH’s rigorous testing processes and meet government-backed safety, performance and reliability standards. The NIOSH certification is directly tied to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), making it critical for user groups where approval for respirator…