Author: Tony Grist
YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. – Joint-forces students attending the Military Free Fall School are reaching new heights as they qualify in advanced high-altitude insertion techniques at one of the Army’s toughest advanced courses. The Military Free Fall School (MFFS), located at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is an elite joint-forces institution operated by the U.S. Army John F.Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. The school trains special operations forces in critical infiltration skills, including high-altitude low-opening (HALO) and high-altitude high-opening (HAHO) parachuting. “We train Department of War and other agencies’ personnel to conduct airborne infiltrations,” said Sgt.…
Wescom Defence, a trusted global manufacturer and solutions provider to the defence industry, specialising in advanced pyrotechnics, multispectral camouflage, soldier survivability, operational infrastructure and prime contracting support, reveals its ATMIS Mobile Signature Management system for the first time at DVD 2026. The advanced concealment technology, designed and supplied by BCB International, is being showcased alongside Wescom Defence’s other concealment products and capabilities at Stand C3-L02. BCB International is a Wescom Defence brand, with both BCB International and Wescom Defence developing and delivering innovative survivability solutions. Together they combine specialist engineering and field-proven tactical equipment with Wescom’s broad global manufacturing and…
Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase a new Cortex™ EVO HALO integration concept for the UK’s in-service VIRTUS helmet at Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2026 (Booth C3-D22). The integration concept illustrates how Cortex EVO HALO could provide a pathway to extend and evolve the UK’s existing VIRTUS helmet fleet, introducing advanced power, data and headborne capabilities while building on the proven protective platform already in service. The VIRTUS helmet is Galvion’s Batlskin® Cobra Plus head system, with more than 270,000 delivered to…
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would consider a permanent interest in Iran’s oil industry during his Sunday remarks to the press in Ireland. “We’ll ultimately get out unless we decide to stay and keep the oil, like Venezuela,” Trump told reporters. He also repeated the assertion that the Iran War would end after the American midterm elections, after which “oil prices will come tumbling down.” Trump also reiterated his intention to avoid intervening in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, who made significant territorial gains against the internationally recognized Yemeni government last week, increasing their capacity…
MATBOCK Monday: Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference Swing by booth 26 to see the latest Tarsier Eclipse Pro from MATBOCK. They will also have on display – ARES Drone Assault & Sustainment Pack – Graverobber Assault Medic Pack – ARC Ghost Carrier Email [email protected] to schedule a meeting with us at Benning. Read the full article here
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce a new XC3 with significantly increased performance! Building on a proven formula, the latest XC3 is fueled by a new rechargeable SFRCR123 battery that increases output to 1,000 lumens and 13,000 candela, nearly double the output of the original. The next-generation XC3 now delivers performance that rivals our gold-standard X300U duty light at roughly half the size and weight but with the same rugged reliability. Compatible with a wide range of commercially available holsters, the XC3 is robust enough for professional use…
For most of my career, carrying marking lights meant accepting an improvised solution. You taped chemlights to control their output. You tied them together with a cord. You found a way to hang the bundle from your belt or kit. Then you dealt with the weight, the bulk, the snag hazards, and the possibility that one might activate before you needed it. That was simply how it was done. I ran that setup through training and operations because everyone else did too. Over time, the inconvenience stopped registering as a problem. It became part of the background, another equipment compromise…
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Mission First Tactical’s new AIWB WML Ambidextrous Holster gives concealed carriers more flexibility without requiring separate rigs. The light-bearing holster can be worn appendix or inside the waistband and accommodates either right- or left-hand carry. Swap the included 1.5-inch belt clip for MFT’s optional Comfort Paddle, and it converts to an outside-the-waistband setup. Cant is adjustable from zero to 15 degrees, while adjustable passive retention provides an audible click when the handgun is seated. Molded from .08-inch Boltaron, the holster uses an abbreviated sweat guard and tall sight channel, with an open muzzle that provides additional clearance. It is cut…
Auburn Hills, MI — American Rheinmetall has been awarded a $7.28M contract to support the U.S. Marine Corps through the manufacture and delivery of Mission Master SP Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGVs), associated Marine Kits, and supporting equipment. The procurement is being executed through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) with ADS Inc. serving as the prime contractor in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL). The effort includes the delivery of 12 Mission Master SP A-UGVs and five amphibious kits, marking the most advanced Mission Master configuration developed by Rheinmetall to date. The vehicles will support continued operational…