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WASHINGTON — District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America’s 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard’s support of key events in the nation’s capital. The historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve reflects the United States’ grounding principles while also reinforcing partnerships with local and federal authorities. The patch features the Betsy Ross flag, with stars encircling the number 250 in place of the traditional 13 stars. Service members began wearing the patch Memorial Day weekend. The top of the patch reads, “District of Columbia National Guard,” identifying the soldiers’ assignment area, and the bottom features…

ALPHARETTA, GA, May 28, 2026 – Crucial Concealment, a High SpeedGear Products Group brand, proudly announces the release of the new Universal Light OWB Holster, the latest expansion of the company’s highly successful Universal Light holster series. Building on the widespread popularity of the Universal Light IWB Holster, the new OWB model delivers the same innovative multi-fit capability and patent-pending retention technology in a versatile outside-the-waistband platform designed for range use, training, and everyday carry. The Universal Light OWB Holster utilizes Crucial Concealment’s patent-pending Retention Shim™ system, allowing users to configure a single holster to securely fit a wide variety…

The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index rose 3.8 percent year-over-year (YOY) in April, the highest since May 2023 and up from 3.5 percent in March. Core PCE, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, saw it rise by 3.3 percent YOY.The PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation in the broader economy, making this high reading the first signal of rising inflation in the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure. Investors trading on Treasury bond markets and on Federal Funds Futures currently are pricing in interest-rate hikes from the nation’s central bank of at least 0.30…

First Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units Delivered to the US Army Continued Raytheon investment will increase annual production TUCSON, Ariz., May 26, 2026 — The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Lockheed Martin, has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) to the U.S. Army. The LWCLU, a next-generation launcher for the Javelin® weapon system, is designed to be adaptable and compatible with all current, past and future Javelin variants. The launcher is replacing the weapon system’s legacy command launch unit. To date, Raytheon has invested $22 million to modernize the…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck a U.S. air base in retaliation for an American attack near Bandar Abbas airport and Kuwait reported intercepting incoming missiles and drones as a ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 51st day on Thursday. A U.S. official said Wednesday evening that strikes on Iran were “purely defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire,” while U.S. Central Command said it shot down five drones that “posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz.” Iran’s Tasnim News gave a different account, saying the IRGC Navy had fired on a U.S. oil tanker…

American Rheinmetall, and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop and field a family of robotic and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) in support of U.S. Department of War (DoW) modernization priorities. The teaming pairs American Rheinmetall’s combat-proven vehicle integration, mission systems, and modular architecture development with Harbinger’s commercially based, autonomy-ready hybrid vehicle platform to deliver affordable, scalable robotic solutions that can be fielded at the pace of relevance. Under the agreement, the companies will jointly pursue current and emerging DoW programs where commercial-derived, hybrid-electric, and fully drive-by-wire architectures can accelerate the delivery of robotic combat, logistics, and sustainment capabilities. Initial…

Daniel Defense Announces Return of a Legend, the Iconic GL/SSC Platform in Pistol Caliber and SBR Configurations BLACK CREEK, Ga. — Daniel Defense is announcing the return of its legendary GL/SSC (Grenade Launcher/Sound Suppressor Capable) platform, now available to the commercial market for the first time in both short-barreled rifle (SBR) and pistol caliber configurations. Originally developed as a hard-use, mission-ready system for US Special Forces, the GL/SSC helped establish Daniel Defense’s reputation as a global leader for purpose-built combat rifles. The GL/SSC is now being reintroduced with modern enhancements for the civilian market while maintaining its proven performance characteristics.…