Author: Tony Grist

Swarm Aero Announces Advanced Manufacturing Center, Celebrates Ribbon Cutting In Northwest Arkansas Large uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturer to accelerate development and deployment of aircraft at volumes not seen since WW II OXNARD, Calif.–Swarm Aero (Swarm), a developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, today announced the opening of its Advanced Manufacturing Center from a ribbon cutting event at the new 80,000 square foot facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas at Drake Field. Swarm, headquartered in Oxnard, California, will use this facility to accelerate the development and deployment of the company’s large UAV. Its Arkansas operations will have the ability to produce…

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 20, 2026 – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, introduces its Model 110 Core Series, a lineup that redefines versatility and performance for hunters and precision shooters alike. Building upon the esteemed Trophy Series, the Core Series introduces the innovative AccuFit V2 stock system, offering unparalleled customization and adaptability in the field. The AccuFit V2 stock system provides toolless adjustments for length of pull and comb height, ensuring a personalized fit for every shooter. Additionally, interchangeable grip modules allow users to tailor the rifle’s ergonomics to their preference, enhancing comfort and control during use.  “The 110…

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters now offers their extremely popular The Works with a premium Nanuk™ 903 hard case and a customized, form fitted foam interior that includes MOLLE  panels and bit holders. The Works with Hardcase Toolkit has the most useful and critical tools necessary for properly torquing rifle actions, optics mounts, scope rings, sights, and other accessories. Properly torquing the rifle action and other components is critical for consistency, accuracy, and reliability. The Works with Hardcase Toolkit combines the Fix It Sticks Torque Limiter Kit (or an…

XTech Tactical is proud to announce the acquisition of Creature Grips, LLC in Q4 2025, rebranding the innovative heat-venting rail cover technology as Thru-Flo™ Rail Covers compatible with M-LOK handguards. “This partnership marks a continuation of the American Dream that inspired Creature Grip from the very start. XTechTactical is uniquely positioned to bring Creature Grips designs to a wider audience and will keep pushing boundaries with the product line”, stated Alex Dombrowski, founder of Creature Grips. Jeremy Deadman, President of XTech Tactical, added: “We are very excited to have completed our first acquisition. Our vision from inception was to not…

KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (23 February 2026) Mehler Protection presents SCILT, a new close-range protection system to counter drones attacking land vehicles from short range and low angles. The system is presented for the first time at Enforce Tac 2026. Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) increasingly no longer approach only from above. Instead, they emerge from terrain, ditches, flanks, and rear sectors, appearing at very short distance and leaving minimal reaction time. SCILT is conceived specifically to address this immediate close-in envelope, where conventional mobile air-defence systems and unit-level counter-UAS solutions reach detection and defeat limits. SCILT is conceived as a dedicated last…

FORT RUCKER, Ala. – The U.S. Army today announced the winners of the inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition, a three?day event held on February 17-19 that brought together elite drone operators from across the active duty, reserve, and National Guard components. The competition was hosted by the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Center of Excellence, in Huntsville, Alabama, sponsored by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) in partnership with the University of Alabama Huntsville. The event drew over 200 competitors and more than 800 attendees, showcasing the Army’s most skilled small?UAS operators. Participants competed in three…

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Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated its new FV-014 loitering munition system to a potential NATO customer. The demonstration took place on 18 February 2026 at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cochstedt, Saxony-Anhalt. During the demonstration, the FV-014 loitering munition system (LMS) simulated various mission scenarios and attack flights. For Rheinmetall, the successful test marks another milestone in its loitering munition activities. Rheinmetall’s state-of-the-art LMS FV-014 is designed for dynamic combat deployment at ranges of up to 100 kilometres. The system combines high effectiveness against armoured and soft targets with state-of-the-art sensor…

State of the Union: Suspect raised shotgun at agents at property owned by President Donald Trump, who was in Washington. U.S. Secret Service and local authorities say that an armed man was shot and killed by law enforcement early Sunday after driving through the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach, Florida resort owned by President Donald Trump. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said at a press conference that the suspect—Austin Tucker Martin, 21, of Cameron, NC—raised a shotgun at secret service officers inside the Mar-a-Lago gate. Trump and…

Mission-ready, short-range 30-liter modular backpack with adjustable Y2 Carrying System, engineered for military, tactical, and outdoor professionals. Knoxville, Tenn. (February 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the release of the TT Modular Pack 30 SL, a mission-configurable short-range backpack designed to meet the demands of military personnel, law enforcement officers, and serious outdoor users. Built around Tasmanian Tiger’s adjustable Y2 Carrying System, the TT Modular Pack 30 SL offers a 30-liter (1,831 cubic inches) capacity while providing an exceptionally wide range of back-length adjustment. The…