Author: Tony Grist

SWANSBORO, NC – September 18, 2025 – High Speed Gear®, an industry leader in American-made tactical gear and accessories, is excited to announce the official launch of its newly redesigned website: www.highspeedgear.com, along with a brand-new B2B Dealer Portal. Together, these platforms reflect HSG’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class digital experience for both end-users and professional partners. The High Speed Gear website is the first of the four brands under High Speed Gear Products Group to launch.  Comp-Tac Holsters will follow soon, along with BlackPoint Tactical and Crucial Concealment. Retail Website Enhancements (D2C) • Improved User Experience: Streamlined navigation, faster…

FirstSpear Firday Focus: MultiMag Rapid-Adjust Pocket The MultiMag Rapid-Adjust Pocket is a highly adaptable, ultralight magazine pouch designed for mission-ready performance straight out of the box. Engineered with patented adjustment and retention hardware, it allows users to quickly fine-tune the fit for a wide variety of firearm magazines and similarly sized items. At just over 2 ounces, its 6/9 construction keeps weight to a minimum without sacrificing durability or functionality. The integration of the Boa Fit System gives the operator precise, micro-level control over retention, ensuring a secure fit for any loadout configuration. This pocket eliminates the need for inserts,…

New DropAir integration with Black Eagle 50E enables rapid, autonomous supply delivery in complex environments September 17, 2025 – Steadicopter, a leader in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, is proud to announce a new operational capability developed in collaboration with ParaZero: the integration of the DropAir precision airdrop system into Steadicopter’s Black Eagle 50E all-electric unmanned helicopter. The DropAir module transforms the Black Eagle 50E into a highly accurate and autonomous airborne delivery platform. Equipped with dual-mode parachute deployment and advanced drop algorithms, the system enables precise mid-air release of mission-critical payloads—including medical supplies, ammunition, or spare parts—with…

RAYMOND REES NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING CENTER, Ore. – The Oregon Army National Guard is transforming its unmanned aircraft systems training at the 249th Regional Training Institute, introducing advanced platforms while developing innovative solutions to meet evolving battlefield requirements. During September 2025, the Regional Training Institute at Rees Training Center hosted two distinct training events that showcase Oregon’s expanding role as the state’s center for drone operations. A specialized Master small Unmanned Aircraft Systems pilot course focused on the Flightwave Edge 130 system from Sept. 3-5, followed by the broader Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems course running Sept. 3-12. The training represents…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ — The U.S. Army’s Project Manager Close Combat Systems has passed First Article Testing (FAT) and completed Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the XM204 interim top-attack munition. PM CCS conducted FAT at Yuma Proving Ground and validated the performance, reliability, and integrated safety features of the XM204 which the government developed in partnership with Textron Systems. After FAT approval, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (McAlester, OK) began LRIP. The XM204 is an anti-vehicle munition with standoff and top attack capabilities designed to support terrain shaping operations by supporting a number of counter mobility tasks such as blocking, disrupting,…

Icon Defense – Ambidextrous Billet Uppers & Lowers Icon Defense launches new 5.56 ambidextrous billet uppers and lowers – CNC-machined from 7075 billet aluminum for strength and tight tolerances. Barrel extensions are thermally fit to the receiver for improved accuracy. Receivers are finished in black Type III hard coat anodized. All billet flared uppers and billet lower ships with ambidextrous controls and threaded pivot pins.  Product Specifications Icon Defense AR-15 Ambidextrous Billet Upper / Lower Material – 7075-T6 billet aluminum Finish – Mil-Spec Type III hard coat anodize — Black Upper Weight (Flared Billet) – 7.8 oz Lower Weight (Billet)…

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the White House response. Then, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s awkward trip to Israel and a possible war against Venezuela. Recorded September 17, 2025. Read the full article here

The patent pending Merlin platform and Wide Area Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette are anticipated to meet or exceed DOD and U.S. Army requirements by providing scalable, low-cost, and rapidly deployable defense against unmanned aerial threats, reinforcing Wrap’s long-term growth strategy in military and allied markets. MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2025 — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety and defense solutions, today announced the successful submission of its C-UAS as a technology solution for the U.S. Army’s xTechCounter Strike1competition. The U.S. Army initiative seeks innovative C-UAS technologies to help protect U.S. and allied…

Software solution to provide common operating picture of electronic warfare threats ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16, 2025 — Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution to NATO. This integrated software tool is designed to plan, direct, coordinate, synchronize, and assess electromagnetic warfare activities. The EWPBM solution will deliver a Recognized Electromagnetic Picture, combining data from operations, intelligence systems, and other sources, as well as an Electronic Order of Battle, detailing the location and function of electronic devices.…

US Army OCIE Items with No Economic Value to be Removed from Records Earlier this year, the US Army released ALARACT 056/2025, providing updated guidance on the disposition and disposal of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) items determined to have no economic value (NEV). ALARACT 056/2025 outlines the process for removing legacy and end-of-life (EOL) OCIE items from Soldier OCIE records. Central Issue Facilities (CIF) will remove listed NEV OCIE items from Soldier records during appointments. A new system, Soldier Equipment and Asset Management (SEAM), will automate this process in the future. Soldiers will be authorized to dispose of…