Author: Tony Grist
Shadow Concepts x Skydio – Magnetic Drop Release System One of the coolest things I ran across at DSEI is the Magnetic Drop Release System. Developed by the UK’s Shadow Concepts and sold by sUAS maker Skydio, the MDRS is a purpose built, magnetically actuated, end effector release system which integrates into Skydio XD10 quadcopters. This is particularly interesting for US forces who have adopted the Skydio system, which is on the Blue UAS list, for use at the Squad level. Currently, units are home brewing their own release systems for munitions. Like those unit built systems, MDRS is 3D…
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JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosted an historic ceremony for the activation of the 77th Intelligence Wing at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 24, 2025. Established during WWII as the 77th Observation Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the 77th has evolved over more than 80 years of service, supporting various Army and Air Force mission sets. In its next mission as the 77th IW, the wing will support the Defense Intelligence Agency by aligning Air Force competencies with mission assets, supporting Airmen development and retention, and empowering mission command at the appropriate levels. “This activation will…
Arms Unlimited Inc Awarded FBI Contract for Simunition M4 Conversion Bolt Kits Arms Unlimited Inc., based in Henderson, NV, has been awarded a contract by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to supply Simunition Conversion Kits, 5.56mm Bolt P/N 5308990, for M4/HK416 platform rifles to various FBI field offices throughout the United States. The contract, signed on September 19, 2025, ensures immediate shipment from Arms Unlimited’s stock, with delivery scheduled for November 18, 2025. This award underscores Arms Unlimited’s commitment to providing high-quality equipment to support federal law enforcement needs and ability to rapidly deliver crucial equipment. Read the full…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday seemingly announced a major shift in the U.S. approach to the Russia–Ukraine war. “I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that Ukraine could recapture all its territory “and, who knows, maybe even go further than that!” Previously, the Trump administration had said that Ukraine would need to give up some of its territory as part of a peace deal. While the White House has shown reluctance to continue funding…
AARDVARK Tactical Expands Night Vision Capabilities Through L3Harris Partnership La Verne, CA | SEP 23, 2025 — AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of mission-critical equipment for elite military and law enforcement teams, announced today a new distribution agreement with L3Harris® Technologies, a global leader in advanced defense and tactical solutions. Through this agreement, AARDVARK will distribute L3Harris’ industry-leading night vision and electro-optical systems to U.S. tactical teams, further expanding AARDVARK’s portfolio of cutting-edge operator-focused technologies. As part of this partnership, AARDVARK will provide access to L3Harris’ full range of night vision solutions, including the BNVD-1531 and AN/PVS-31A Binocular Night Vision…
President Donald Trump overcame technical difficulties at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday to deliver a nearly hour-long speech, accusing the institution of failing to end wars around the globe and member nations of failing to curb mass migration. Trump was forced to climb the steps of an escalator en route to his speech after it broke with him and First Lady Melania Trump aboard. Once at the podium, Trump read from prepared notes after his teleprompter failed to work properly. “These are the two things I got from the United…
ARLINGTON, VA — The Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) announced the publication of the first edition of its flagship journal, PRISM: The Journal of Complex Operations, Sept. 15, 2025. The journal, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2025, marks the inaugural issue under the sole ownership of the IWC after its acquisition from the National Defense University. Dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of irregular warfare (IW), hybrid threats, and complex statecraft, this peer-reviewed journal aims to provide a conduit between the IW community and a broader public audience. The acquisition fits the Center’s Congressional mandate to coordinate IW activities across the…
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