Author: Tony Grist

McLean, VA — October 8, 2025) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that it has delivered test and evaluation samples of two all-new weapon systems – LICC-IWS and LICC-AMG – along with ammunition as part of a long-term development contract with the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD). FN also conducted new equipment training (NET) and armorer’s training for both systems to demonstrate maintenance at the unit level. FN America developed the weapon systems with feedback from individual operators, based on the U.S. Government goal of providing overmatch against near-peer threats. The systems were recently assigned…

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FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – Seven years ago, a civilian sent a care package to an overseas Soldier unaware that the simple act of kindness would turn into a lifelong friendship and a career in the U.S. Army. Pfc. Dakota Barnes, a behavioral health technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, experienced a tragic loss years before joining the U.S. Army. A friend’s brother – an Army medic affectionately known as “Doc” –took his own life after suffering silently from post-traumatic stress disorder. Spurred to action after attending his funeral, Barnes sought a way to support Soldiers…

Step Inside Your Projects with Imagery Fused Seamlessly onto LiDAR Point Clouds For Immediate Release – October 8, 2025 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue, a global leader in LiDAR hardware and software solutions, proudly announces the release of theImmersive Image Explorer in LP360, a powerful new tool, available in plans for LP360 Drone or Land Standard, that transforms how users interact with their geospatial data. The Immersive Image Explorer fuses captured imagery with LiDAR point clouds, enabling professionals to virtually “walk through” their scanned environments inside LP360. Whether collected from aerial, mobile, or handheld TrueView systems, imagery can now be overlaid…

When you operate in hot, humid environments, your gear either works with you or against you. The UF PRO Striker TT Combat Pants fall firmly into the first category. Designed from the ground up for tropical climates, these pants combine lightweight construction, smart ventilation, and rugged reinforcements in a package that feels purpose-built for the realities of jungle, swamp, or summer deployments. First ImpressionsPulling them on, the first thing you notice is the weight—or lack of it. The Striker TT are UF PRO’s lightest combat pants to date, thanks to a feather-light polyamide fabric that still manages to feel tough…

DroneShield will invest $13 million over three years to establish a new counter-drone R&D facility in Adelaide, Australia. The new facility will be led by Jeff Wojtiuk, a former Lockheed Martin Australia defence engineering leader with a strong background in RF design and electronic warfare. Together with planned expansions to its Australian and international R&D footprint, including the new Adelaide facility, DroneShield’s has this week reached a significant company milestone, surpassing 400 employees globally. This expansion in South Australia is concurrent with DroneShield’s Sydney, European, and US manufacturing initiatives, against the backdrop of record global demand and surging drone attacks. DroneShield…

Bigfork, Montana manufacturer announces increased capacity Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines with innovative over-insertion stop technology BIGFORK, MT – October 7, 2025 – Shield Arms, a premier manufacturer of aftermarket Glock magazines and firearm accessories, today announced its DS-Series increased capacity magazines for Glock double stack 9mm pistols. The new product line includes the DS-18 magazine for Glock 19 and the DS-20 magazine for Glock 17, 34, 45, 47, and 19X models. Increased Magazine Capacity: DS-18 and DS-20 Specifications The Shield Arms DS-Series delivers what other aftermarket Glock magazines have never achieved: +3 round capacity increase in nearly the…

Milrem Robotics—the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer—will deliver over 150 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine as part of a donation funded and coordinated by the Netherlands. A significant portion of these vehicles will be assembled and delivered in collaboration with VDL Defentec. The donation was initially announced in September, however, the identity of the contributing country was not disclosed. On 6 October, the Dutch Minister of Defence, Ruben Brekelmans, joined Milrem Robotics and VDL for a formal announcement and signing ceremony at VDL’s facility in Born to mark the agreement. The deliveries will be executed by…

ALPHARETTA, GA, October 6, 2025 – BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Products Group brand, long known for their innovative concealment holsters, proudly announces the launch of its latest productfamily: The BlackPoint Duty Series featuring the Enhanced Duty Holster (EDH) and Slick Duty Holster (SDH), BlackPoint’s first holsters featuring additional levels of retention. These products were designed and engineered specifically for law enforcement, military, and prepared citizens who demand uncompromising security during the most demanding encounters, while providing a draw mechanic that remains smooth, fast, and consistent. Based off the Master Grip Concept, the user can comfortably depress the retention…