Author: Tony Grist

Surge Capacity: How Anduril Delivered a Month of Production in a Week In under a week in March 2026, Anduril delivered more than a full month’s of Pulsar production output off the shelf and directly into active operations for two U.S. government customers. These systems were immediately installed for fixed-site EW protection and aircraft survivability. While the surge was underway, Anduril was already doubling its EW production capacity — a line that once delivered 500 Pulsars per year now delivers 1000. Anduril built Pulsar to interrogate a wider range of the electromagnetic spectrum autonomously, deploy software updates in hours rather…

1 in 10 Have No Plan New DroneShield Report Reveals Serious Gaps in Airport, Critical Infrastructure Counter-Drone Security29 June 2026 – New research released today finds that unauthorized drone activity has moved well beyond a theoretical threat, according to international airports, aviation authorities, correctional facilities, and port operators across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, released the findings of Airspace Under Pressure: A Global Assessment of Counter-UAS Readiness Across Airports and Critical Infrastructure, a new industry report drawing on direct survey responses from more than twenty airport and critical…

The Supreme Court issued rulings Monday morning in three high-profile cases as it approaches the end of its current term, siding against the Trump administration in two of the decisions.  The court ruled 5–4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that Mississippi’s grace period for mail-in ballots postmarked by election day but received within five days afterwards will be allowed to stand through at least the midterm elections. The Trump administration had challenged the law, passed by Mississippi’s GOP-controlled legislature. The court found that the Constitution places election regulations in the hands of states rather than the federal government.  …

Colt Michigan (June 29, 2026) – They’ve finally done it. Colt Optics announced the launch of an innovative family of new faster acquisition optics, including the MRS-1 enclosed-emitter pistol red dot, the CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and the C3X-1 3x magnifier.Modern shooters demand speed, reliability, and confidence in their equipment. Whether mounted on a duty pistol, patrol rifle, or personal-defense firearm, an optic should help the shooter focus on the target, not fight the limitations of the sight itself.The MRS-1, CSQ-1, and C3X-1 were developed around a common philosophy: help shooters acquire targets faster, maintain awareness, and perform with confidence…

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Lackawanna Police Department Visits Gentex Corporation to Take Delivery of Ops-Core FAST Helmet Systems CARBONDALE, PA, June 29, 2026 — Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces and emergency responders, recently welcomed the Lackawanna Police Department at its headquarters in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. During the visit,officers took delivery of Ops-Core® FAST® helmet systems and participated in product familiarization and feedback sessions with the Gentex team. “The Lackawanna County SWAT Team is extremely grateful to Gentex Corporation for their generous support over the years,” said Guy Salerno, Blakely Borough Police Chief, President of Lackawanna…

Continued negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to be in limbo Monday as the memorandum of understanding–stipulated ceasefire period entered its 12th day. President Donald Trump on Monday morning posted to Truth Social that “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!” Anonymous officials told various outlets[LINK(S)] Monday that the U.S. would “stand down” and halt attacks on Iran to allow for negotiations to continue. The White House said Monday that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff would travel to Doha.  Nevertheless, there have not yet been any official confirmations from the U.S., Iran, or…

SIG SAUER Advanced Concepts Update I caught up with SIG SAUER Advanced Concepts at SOF Week where they were showing some new developments. Up until recently they had been concentrating on Elite Training for drones and capability integration with existing systems. However, behind the scenes they were prototyping both new payloads as well as complete drones. They currently have a quad copter design called the R3 Saber with 3.5 propellers as well as the fixed wing Scythe. As you ca. see, the body is 3D printed and the Saber offers a 1300 gram payload capacity. As for payloads, they have…

Not every mission requires the same equipment setup. The belt system that works well for a patrol officer, infantryman, range instructor, or prepared citizen may not be the right answer for someone working around helicopters, elevated structures, maritime environments, or vertical access operations. That is why belt selection should start with the job itself. Modern warfighters and armed professionals ask a lot from their equipment. A combat belt may need to support holsters, ammunition, medical gear, communications equipment, breaching tools, retention equipment, or climbing capability, all while remaining stable and comfortable during extended wear. The challenge is that not every…

The 9x19mm Parabellum is the reigning champion of the defensive handgun world, and there’s no denying it’s logical. Not only is 9mm a highly effective defensive cartridge, but it’s also reasonably easy to handle when it comes to felt recoil, muzzle rise and accuracy. Then there’s the fact that the firearms market is flooded with handguns chambered in 9mm. It makes sense that your store’s shelves are weighed down with endless stacks of 9mm…or does it? Here’s why you should branch out beyond 9mm for customers focused on self-defense, and what calibers to consider.There’s More to Life Than 9mmSeeing 9mm…