Author: Tony Grist
MCB Quantico Live Fire of Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar System Last week, Global Military Products and Polaris Government and Defense were invited to participate in a live-fire demonstration on Marine Corps Base Quantico in conjunction with the Marine Gunners Symposium. On one of Quantico’s 43 live ranges, a group of Marine gunners witnessed the Scorpion Light mobile mortar system in action, demonstrating the shoot and scoot capabilities of the system. Mounted on the Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6, the fully integrated platform provides mobility, lethality, operator safety and air transportability. The rapid-fire control system is designed to elevate operational efficiency, while…
If you’ve ever humped a ruck for days and smelled like a locker room fire, you know hygiene isn’t a luxury—it’s a combat multiplier. Skin infections, chafing, and low morale sap focus. Clean kit keeps you thinking straight when it matters. What the Scrubba Tactical Is (and Isn’t) Scrubba’s Tactical Wash Bag is a pocket-sized, field-friendly way to wash a small load of clothes without power. It weighs about 5.6 oz (≈160 g), packs down to the size of a soda can, and uses a patented “washboard in a bag” to strip sweat and grime from clothes fast. The tactical…
Wilde Custom Gear’s Labor Day Sale | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily Wilde Custom Gear’s Labor Day Sale Saturday – Monday www.wildecustomgear.com Read the full article here
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the FBI raid on John Bolton’s home, President Donald Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the possibility of war with Venezuela, and more. Recorded August 27, 2025. Read the full article here
Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is celebrating the success of its Batlskin® head systems across NATO and allied nations with over 1.25 million helmets having been ordered in the last 10 years. Within that number, to date, over 150,000 Caiman® helmets have been shipped under the long-term NATO framework contract, establishing its flagship Caiman® helmet as the head system of choice for key European NATO members, and reinforcing Galvion’s position as a trusted partner in the delivery of modern, scalable protective headgear. This…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Woodland Camo Speartip Trucker Hat The WOODLAND CAMO SPEARTIP TRUCKER HAT is a no-nonsense, range-ready piece of kit designed with function and form in mind. Built on a structured six-panel chassis, it offers a mid-profile fit that works well with a variety of head shapes and helmet hair situations. The mesh back keeps airflow steady, making it a solid choice for extended wear in hot or humid environments. Whether you’re running drills or just moving between locations, the breathable design helps regulate heat without sacrificing durability. The Permacurv visor holds its shape under pressure, giving you a…
WASHINGTON — Bringing innovative technologies to Soldiers and incorporating next generation software and capabilities will be among the priorities of the Army’s new top cyber strategist. Brandon Pugh outlined his duties as the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army during a discussion in Augusta, Georgia, Thursday. Pugh, a Rutgers Law School graduate, not only boasts the cybersecurity experience and education to advise service leaders but Pugh, an officer in the Army reserve, can relate to the Soldiers his leadership will influence, having served as a paratrooper, international law officer and now as a national security law professor…
Canadian Army Selects Bohemia Interactive Simulations to Deliver Next-Generation Digital Training Immersive virtual environments enable complex mission planning and training Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been awarded a five-year enterprise license contract to deliver the Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), with three additional option years of maintenance support. The DVT program will provide immersive, flexible, and highly scalable synthetic training to support mission readiness across the Canadian Army. Built around BISim’s ecosystem of simulation products, the DVT solution empowers Canadian Army personnel to plan, rehearse,…
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Spike NLOS Down Selected For M-LRPSM Competition, Proved Out Capability In Successful Demo Orlando, Fla., August 26, 2025 – The U.S. Army down selected Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system capability for the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition, awarding the company the first phase of the contract to develop and test a precision-guided missile system prototype for the M-LRPSM Directed Requirement for use by Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT). Only a week following contract award, Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the Spike NLOS system’s capabilities to the U.S. Army, showcasing its ability to engage long-range…