Author: Tony Grist
Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, unveils the Batlskin Hellbender™ UL (Ultra-Light) helmet — a new ultra-lightweight ballistic head system developed to meet the evolving needs of modern armed forces operating at scale and seeking force-wide standardization without compromising performance. Galvion’s Hellbender™ UL launch coincides with EnforceTac 2026, taking place in Nürnberg, Germany, from 23–25 February. The new Hellbender UL, along with Galvion’s wider range of head systems and power and data solutions, will be on display at booth 9-556. Galvion’s Hellbender™ platform has…
COSTA MESA, Calif. – February 18, 2026 – 5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, today announced the next phase of its partnership with EA® for Battlefield™ 6, introducing limited-edition co-branded gear and the first wave of exclusive 5.11 in-game character skins. Rooted in a shared commitment to authenticity, performance, and readiness, this latest activation brings 5.11’s purpose-built philosophy to life both in the real world and within the virtual battlefield. From technical apparel designed for everyday performance to exclusive in-game content built for immersive play, the collaboration continues to bridge physical and digital experiences through purposeful…
The Department of Homeland Security shut down this weekend after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement, leaving thousands of employees facing missed paychecks. While Congress approved full-year fiscal 2026 funding on February 3 for every other federal agency, Democrats withheld support for DHS, demanding reforms to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement crackdown following fatal shootings involving department personnel. Roughly 92 percent of DHS employees are still working, but about 23,000 of nearly 250,000 are expected to be furloughed. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection can draw on funding from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…
U.S. and Iranian officials concluded another round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva Tuesday. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Washington had reached an “understanding” on what he described as the “main principles” that would guide future talks, including potential sanctions relief and nuclear restrictions, according to Iranian government readouts. He characterized the discussions as “very serious” and said more details would be negotiated in subsequent sessions. U.S. officials put forward a more cautious assessment of the negotiations. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran had not agreed to several…
Mystery Ranch will be exhibiting at next week’s Enforce Tac in Nürnberg, Germany at the Mehler stand. This will be my friend and MR International Sales Manager E-van’s first trip to Enforce Tac so stop by and catch up. Sean Evangelista, known throughout the industry as “E?van”, is the new International Military Sales Manager for Mystery Ranch. He spent nearly 20 years in U.S. Navy Special Operations and later founded the apparel brand Thirty Seconds Out, which he successfully exited in 2024. Before joining Mystery Ranch, Sean worked full?time as a mountain guide for four years, leading clients through mountaineering, backcountry skiing, ice…
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Project Manager Soldier Lethality Relinquishment of Charter Fort Belvoir, Va PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. –?After three years of dedicated leadership, Colonel Jason Bohannon relinquished his charter as the Project Manager for Soldier Lethality (PM SL) during a ceremony on February 6, 2026.?The traditional military ceremony marked the formal transfer of responsibility for the organization, which is tasked with ensuring Soldiers have overmatch capabilities in individual and crew-served weapons.? Brigadier General Troy Denomy, Capability Program Executive Ground, presided over the event and presented Col. Bohannon with the Legion of Merit. The award recognized Bohannon’s diligent leadership and oversight of a portfolio critical to…
Joint solution expertise for sovereign sensor cloud infrastructures, networked sensor technology and multi-domain operations Neckarsulm/Munich (Germany), 16 February 2026 – System House HENSOLDT and Schwarz Digits are entering into a strategic partnership to jointly advance the expansion of software-defined defence and sovereign, data-driven capabilities for the networked operational environment. The aim of the collaboration is to provide fully integrated, sovereign and cloud-enabled solutions for Germany and other nations allied with Germany. Holistic protection: from VS-Secret to quantum resistance The partnership responds to the urgent need for independent cloud technology for the defence sector. STACKIT, Schwarz Digits’ cloud provider, delivers an…
Sneak Peek – Evader Pants from Onward Research The Evader Pants. Internal Crye knee pad compatibility, intuitive mission-ready storage pockets, and ample stretch in critical flex zones. Late summer / Fall 2026 release Sign up for notifications on the website for a notification when they are released. Read the full article here