Author: Tony Grist

US Army Revises Wear of Chaplain Corps Identification on the ACU and ECWCS Today the US Army issued guidance for Chaplain Corps uniforms emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force. “A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Within 90 days, Chaplains will remove chaplain rank insignia on the Army combat uniform (ACU) and place the branch insignia to a position of prominence at the collar. According to the guidance this emphasizes a chaplain’s primary…

KÖNIGSLUTTER, FULDA, GERMANY (24 June 2026) From protected mobility and Counter-UAS technologies to modular body armour systems, Mehler Protection presented a comprehensive portfolio of protection solutions at Eurosatory 2026. Exhibiting at Hall 5B, Stand C220, the company welcomed military, law enforcement, and industry representatives from around the world, highlighting developments designed to address evolving operational requirements across both vehicle and personal protection domains. Among the highlights was the first public presentation of the M-RACC KE protected mobility concept, an armoured tractor developed in cooperation with STEYR. Based on the STEYR Terrus CVT platform, the vehicle combines multifunctional work and transport…

ITASCA, IL – June 25th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Board of Directors. Jim Johnson brings decades of leadership experience and deep industry expertise to support Darley’s continued growth and innovation. Jim Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as an Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh’s Fire & Emergency business segment, with responsibility for the Frontline, Maximetal, and Oshkosh Airport Products brands in addition to Pierce. Most recently, Jim served…

Built in Britain for Britain: Landmark milestone showcases UK manufacturing excellence, sovereign capability and defence readiness Telford, UK – 25 June 2026 – Team Boxer UK has reached a major programme milestone with the delivery of the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) to the UK Ministry of Defence, demonstrating the successful mobilisation of sovereign manufacturing capability and the continued momentum of one of the UK’s most important land defence programmes. Built in Britain for Britain, Boxer is providing the British Army with a highly protected, modular and adaptable vehicle that will form a key element of the Army’s future…

The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose 4.1 percent year-over-year (YOY) in May following a monthly increase of 0.4 percent. That annual rate is the highest since April 2023.Core PCE, which excludes volatile items like energy and food, similarly rose 3.4 percent YOY, its highest level since October 2023.Much of the rise comes from increased expenditures on financial services and insurance, following a rally in the S&P 500.  April’s PCE report had revealed a similar three-year high. The upward trend puts further pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Markets…

For the past several months B&T USA and B&T AG which is located in Switzerland, have been in a legal battle over the future of the B&T trademark in the United States. Today, B&T USA announced that they had reached an agreement. It was also posted to the B&T AG website. It reads: Thun, Switzerland / Herriman, Utah – B&T AG and B&T USA have reached a comprehensive settlement resolving all outstanding disputes between the parties. All pending litigation will be dismissed. The settlement establishes a time-limited framework for continued cooperation and allows both organizations to focus on supporting customers,…

The price of oil fell to below pre-war levels on Thursday, as a 60-day interim peace deal to the Iran War continued to hold for its eighth day. Brent Crude oil dropped to $72.40 on Thursday morning, slightly lower than the closing price of $72.48 on February 27, the day before the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran. Shipping tracker MarineTracker reported on Wednesday that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained steady on Tuesday, with 31 verified crossings recorded, noting that “the Strait appears to remain operational under the U.S.-Iran MoU framework” but noting uncertainty among ship operators beyond the…

Sneak Peek – Polartec Powergrid Hoodie from Hill People Gear Coming soon from our friends at Hill People Gear is the Polartec Powergrid Hoodie. They’ve been mulling insulation over for quite awhile so we’re looking forward to this piece. Here are the features of our pullover hoodie: contoured hood that will go under a helmet or cowboy hat drawstring around face no pockets to maximize breathability under exertion doubled cuff with thumb loops to prevent drafts and make it easy to put a jacket over the top length is 2″ shorter than a Windcheater to keep the weather off of…

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000, and sending residents fleeing into the streets as buildings collapsed in Caracas and coastal communities, officials said. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.2 quake hit near Yumare, west of Caracas, followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 quake in the same area. The agency said that the final death toll would probably reach thousands and could exceed 10,000.  Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared the Venezuelan province of La Guaira a…

Flux Defense Unveils the New PLATE PACK Made in Collaboration with Ferro Concepts Elevating Concealed Carry with Purpose-Built Backpack/Plate Carrier Salt Lake City, UT – June 24, 2026 – Flux Defense and Ferro Concepts are proud to announce the new PLATE PACK Covert Backpack. The PLATE PACK is a covert, go-fast backpack that rapidly be worn as a front facing plate carrier. Designed to carry up to Level IV armor, a full fighting load, and a PDW like the Flux Raider or Sig Rattler, it keeps you prepared without drawing attention. When the job’s done, stow it and blend back…