Author: Tony Grist

Onboard compute platform ready to run customer supplied or third party AI models Hybrid communications architecture with IRONghost radio control and native fibre optic plus automatic failover Vision based terminal guidance for GNSS-denied operations Optional advanced thermal imaging PARIS, June 11, 2026 — Orqa – Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of drones made without Chinese components – today announces the launch of the MRM2-10AI, a next-generation tactical drone purpose-built for contested battlefield environments and the realities of modern electronic warfare. With armed forces increasingly facing radio-frequency jamming, GNSS disruption, and electronic attack, the MRM2-10AI sets a new standard in resilient…

President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon announced that he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying that discussions to end the war have been “brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that “discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others,” adding that “the Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until”…

Communications technology leader for mission?critical environments INVISIO is announcing a new capability in its INVISIO T30 headset that enhances the ability for users on the ground to identify drones earlier, without requiring any extra equipment. It allows personnel to keep their hands and eyes free to take counter measures, potentially saving lives and reducing injuries. INVISIO Drone Aware™ provides an additional mode to the INVISIO T30 headset that enhances the user’s ability to hear the acoustic sound emitted by multi-rotor drones. This allows earlier awareness compared to listening with the ‘naked ear’. INVISIO Drone Aware™ is expected to be released…

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand—which measures prices from the sellers’ perspective—for the previous 12 months hit its highest level in more than three years, according to a report published Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PPI in May increased 1.1 percent, for an annual increase of 6.5 percent, the largest 12-month increase since November 2022. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox May’s PPI increases significantly topped economists’ expectations. Analysts polled by Reuters forecasted an increase of just 0.7 percent. The surge in prices was driven by increased energy costs, which have risen…

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, from 2 to 2.25 percent, making it the first major central bank to raise rates amidst climbing inflation. Higher energy costs in the eurozone helped to push inflation over 3 percent, forcing a response from the central bank.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Economists and investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England to join the ECB by the end of the year in raising interest rates as inflation continues an upwards climb. Iran’s closing…

Ops-Core, a Gentex Corporation Brand, Secures $16M Order Supporting Canadian Army Soldier Systems Program CARBONDALE, PA – Gentex Corporation, under its Ops-Core® brand, today announced a $16 million order in support of the Canadian Army’s Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management. The order includes delivery of AMP® Communication Headsets equipped with the AMP Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode, Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) Earplugs, U94 Push-To-Talk (PTT) units, and AMP U174 Downleads, providing a fully integrated, mission-adaptable hearing protection and communications solution. This award comes shortly after the January debut of the AMP Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode at…

The U.S. bombed Iran Wednesday for the second consecutive evening, and Iran again retaliated against U.S. bases in Gulf countries overnight, as the Iran War entered its 104th day. President Donald Trump said he will escalate with more strikes tonight. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump on Thursday morning vowed that “at some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United…

“Doctrine is the Army’s expert body of knowledge. It serves as the starting point for organizations and leaders to think about and conduct operations based on current capabilities and executable by forces currently in existence. It is dynamic and continuously evolves based on lessons learned in current operations and training, adaptive enemies, and shifts in force structure, technology, and social values. Doctrine is the language of the Army professional.”– U.S. Army Combined Arms Center I want to talk about doctrine. I intend to focus on current and future challenges for U.S. Army doctrine specifically, and will provide a couple of…

Reptilia Adds a New Colorway: AR10 PULLER in Flat Dark Earth Hillsborough, NC – June 2026 – Reptilia is pleased to announce the release of the AR10 PULLER Ambidextrous Charging Handle in Flat Dark Earth (FDE), expanding the company’s popular charging handle lineup with a new color option for AR10 rifle platforms. Designed to provide reliable manipulation without unnecessary bulk, the PULLER Charging Handle features a low-profile, fully ambidextrous design engineered for shooters who demand durability, simplicity, and performance. Precision machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III hardcoat anodizing, the PULLER is built to withstand hard…

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