Author: Tony Grist

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, formally launches the production version of GENSS at the Satellite Show (Stand 2840). GENSS is an Evergreen software-defined tactical communications system shaped by operational experience and designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK. It delivers adaptable, efficient voice and data connectivity for distributed forces, with a system architecture designed to support capability evolution as operational requirements and technologies change. First introduced as a concept at the Mobile Deployable Communications conference in London in 2024, the system has since undergone…

PRISM Receives Patent for PRS PRISM founder Mark Chin has announced that the brand’s PRS (Prism Retention System) has finally received it’s US Patentunder Patent No. 12,550,954. With his extensive background in apparel design, development and manufacturing, Mark took a simple idea and concept and is now turning it into a product you didn’t know you needed. PRISM will begin manufacturing their apparel bottoms to now include PRS. The concepts and design of PRS are extremely simple, but very effective. The retention system is made up oftheir own manufactured bottoms and incorporating PRS, which is a Velcro type material integrated…

The Iran War entered its 24th day Monday with an announcement from President Donald Trump delaying the execution of his “ultimatum” to the Islamic Republic until Friday evening.  Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has “INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD.” Minutes after Trump’s post, the Israeli air force announced it had begun a “wave of strikes targeting infrastructure” across Tehran. Previously, Trump had threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz were fully opened by Monday night,…

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel whose Russia investigation shadowed much of Donald Trump’s first presidency, has died at 81, his family said. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Mueller, a decorated Vietnam veteran, led the FBI from 2001 to 2013. He returned to the national spotlight in 2017 when he was appointed special counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible links to Trump’s campaign. Mueller’s investigation found that Russia had attempted to interfere in the 2016 election but could not conclude that there had been any attempt by Trump or…

FULDA, GERMANY (March 20, 2026) As Mehler Systems continues its international expansion, the role of Human Resources is becoming increasingly important in shaping the organisation behind the group’s growth. In this interview, Britta Weese, Group Director HR at Mehler Systems, discusses how the group approaches talent development, international collaboration, and the people behind its continued development. Q: Mehler Systems has experienced strong international growth in recent years. From an HR perspective, what does this momentum mean for the organisation? A: Mehler Systems’ growth is above all a shared success of our employees. For Human Resources, this momentum means acting even…

Warfighter equipment is always in a constant state of evolution, where the difference between adequate and exceptional can be measured in ounces. For over two decades, Blue Force Gear has not just kept pace with that standard, they have set it. Ever since the early BFG days, making gear as lightweight as possible has always been their design philosophy. BFG is truly meticulous about it; they will go out of their way to design and re-design a product, simply to reduce weight by a few ounces (sometimes even grams). The question is why? Why is this so important? The modern…

The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade at the D.C. Armory, March 7. It is the only brigade in the Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to civil authorities and protect critical infrastructure in the nation’s capital. The brigade was created in response to Executive Order 14339 and a subsequent directive from the secretary of war. These called for the immediate establishment, training and equipping of a dedicated National Guard unit. The goal is to support public safety operations and strengthen coordination between military forces and civilian security partners in the district. Army Brig.…

The Iran War entered its 23rd day Sunday following President Donald Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz opens “fully” by 7:45 PM Monday evening.  On Saturday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, responded to the threat on Sunday morning by vowing to retaliate to potential strikes on Iran’s…

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION, POINT MUGU, Calif. Welcome to the Invisible War Invisible wars demand visible action. In this arena, coalition electronic warfare, interoperability and spectrum superiority will decide victories in future near-peer conflicts. Whoever owns the electromagnetic spectrum owns the battlefield. That’s why nearly 500 electronic warfare leaders from the United States, Australia and — for the first time — the United Kingdom gathered at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, March 11-13 for the 52nd annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division and the Association of Old Crows jointly host the…

US Army Places $52+ Million Order for Skydio X10D, the Largest Single-Vendor Tactical sUAS Order in Army History Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced an order exceeding $52 million for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army. The order is the largest small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) procurement from a single manufacturer in the Army’s history and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours. This order reflects the decisive role small autonomous systems now play in modern conflict and the Army’s commitment to putting those capabilities in soldiers’…