Author: Tony Grist
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Rash Guard FirstSpear’s RASH GUARDS are engineered for high-performance use in maritime, watersport, or tactical environments. Constructed from a proprietary USA-made blend of 83 % polyester and 17 % spandex, it offers an ultralight compression fit that clings close to the body without excess bulk. The fabric is quick-drying, allowing moisture to dissipate rapidly and preventing the garment from remaining saturated during activity. Smooth flat seams minimize rubbing or abrasion, even when the Rash Guard is worn under gear, harnesses, or in high-friction settings. In addition to mechanical protection, the material provides natural UV defense, helping shield…
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I’ve moved to a new team at work and I’ve learned a couple things about them. First there are a lot of Navy people on this team, and secondly, they love their coffee. The conversation drifted yesterday afternoon to something I never heard of, Dalgona Coffee. Supposedly if you were anywhere near social media in 2020, you probably saw the golden, frothy towers of Dalgona coffee. Born from South Korea’s café culture and named after a honeycomb candy, it’s essentially a reverse cappuccino: the coffee sits on top, whipped into a sweet, airy foam, while the milk forms the base. …
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark L. Hamilton assumed command of the 1st Special Operations Wing from Col. Patrick T. Dierig during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 6, 2025. Presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, praised Col. Dierig’s leadership of the 1 SOW and cast a vision for continued mission readiness and innovation under Col. Hamilton. “Col. Hamilton’s proven leadership is just what the 1 SOW needs to ensure our Air Commandos remain ready to answer the Nation’s call,” said Lt. Gen. Conley. “I can think of no better…
THE FIRST SYSTEM IN THE FANG LINE IS THE FANG™ F7, A 7-INCH RETRIEVABLE FPV DRONE OPTIMIZED FOR TRAINING AND TACTICAL USE, NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY DEFENSE AND SECURITY OPERATORS SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 08, 2025 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc.?(Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced the launch of its FANG™ line of NDAA-compliant First Person View (FPV) drones, starting with the 7-inch FANG™ F7. Initially developed through a U.S. military lab program, FANG has progressed from concept to field-ready,…
Republicans in the Senate defeated Wednesday a war powers resolution that would have restricted the Trump administration’s power to conduct strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean. The resolution was put forward by Senate Democrats, joined by the Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. As the Trump administration has saturated the Caribbean with nearly unprecedented naval force to interdict and destroy drug trafficking in the region, some Senators have expressed concern over the legality of the strikes—Congress has not explicitly authorized any use of military force against drug cartels. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)…
A new YouGov Poll sponsored by Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) shows that veterans and Americans generally strongly support bringing American troops home from the Middle East and reducing involvement in the region. Per the poll, published Thursday, Americans overwhelmingly support withdrawing all U.S. troops from Iraq and Syria. For example, only 11 percent of respondents indicated that they would oppose withdrawing all American troops from Iraq, in comparison to 62 percent who would support such a measure. Likewise, only 10 percent of those polled supported increasing American involvement in the Middle East, while 58 percent said that U.S. involvement…
Helsinki, Finland – October 8, 2025 – Varjo, the technology leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, today announced a refreshed XR-4 Series, the first mixed reality headsets engineered to support mission-ready training across air, land, and sea. The refreshed model is purpose-built to close the gap between traditional simulation methods and the demands of modern training. Originally launched in 2023, the XR-4 Series headsets are optimized to be integrated into cockpit trainers, vehicle simulators, or ground training systems, addressing the growing global need for scalable, safe, and realistic training. The compact form factor of the XR-4 Series allows…
Ski, Norway / Labarthe-sur-Lèze, France — October 7, 2025 The Norwegian personal protective equipment company, NFM Group has completed the acquisition of Paul Boyé, one of France’s most established defense and security manufacturers. The transaction marks a new stage in NFM Group’s European expansion and reinforces its long-term commitment to the French Armed Forces and national security institutions. Following a comprehensive process with French authorities, NFM Group has acquired 100% of the shares in Paul Boyé . The Closing was finalised on October 7th 2025, with the transfer of ownership taking effect the same evening. From heritage to horizon: A…