Author: Tony Grist

Tactical Gear

Northern Strike Brings Electromagnetic Warfare to the Front Lines

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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—In modern warfare, battles are not only fought with rifles, tanks and artillery. Some of the most decisive victories are won across the electromagnetic spectrum. At Northern Strike, the National Guard’s premier readiness exercise held this month at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center, Soldiers trained in a high-intensity environment that pushed the limits of electromagnetic warfare, or EW. It tested their skills in realistic combat scenarios. In classrooms, electromagnetic warfare specialists often train to disrupt, or “jam,” enemy communications, intercept signals and scan for threats. Jamming works by overpowering or confusing an enemy’s radio or data transmissions, preventing…

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Terrain 365 DTK-AT Topo | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily

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Terrain 365 DTK-AT Topo The Dog Tag Knife Returns, Thinner and with Laser Graphics New for August 2025, Terrain 365™ releases the newest variant of their smallest and most compact folding in their lines, the DTK-AT.Featuring their renown rustproof x edge-holding Terravantium™ super alloy blade, all titanium hardware, framelock construction,their thinnest and lightest model, a laser etched topographic map graphic on the handles, and all in the footprint of a standard issue US “dog tag”. Perfect worn around the neck with a ball chain, tucked away in a hide-away pocket or stowed in a pocket survival kit, this small but…

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New Army Reconnaissance Drone Earns High Praise from Soldiers at First Fielding

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Fort Bliss, TX – If you’ve seen any footage from the ongoing war in Ukraine, odds are it was video that came from a drone. As the war has expanded since it began in 2022, so too have the usage of drones. The need for armies to reliably gather intelligence, spot dangers, and target enemies without putting Soldiers’ lives at risk has become a paramount concern. Enter Soldier Borne Sensor, a program under Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier with the mission of providing Soldiers with an effective Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aimed to increase situational awareness while reducing detection risk.…

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Czech Republic Commissions Rheinmetall to Maintain Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks and Büffel 3 Armoured Recovery Vehicles – Contract Worth Up to €250 Million

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Czech Republic Commissions Rheinmetall to Maintain Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks and Büffel 3 Armoured Recovery Vehicles – Contract Worth Up to €250 Million The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and maintenance work for the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and the Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicle. A corresponding comprehensive follow-up service contract was signed in Prague on 11 August 2025. The contractor is Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH. The contract now concluded has a term of seven years. It covers various services and goods for the maintenance of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks…

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Law Enforcement Readiness in Active Shooter Training with Laser Ammo’s CQB in a Box

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GREAT NECK, N.Y. – August 1, 2025 – Laser Ammo USA Inc. is proud to highlight its CQB in a Box, a cutting-edge system designed for tactical entry, dynamic room clearing and active shooter simulation training. Featuring three adjustable humanoid-sized reactive targets that are portable and easy to set up, the CQB in a Box provides instant feedback to both the shooter and evaluator. This tactical training system can be adjusted to fit a wide range of training needs, offering versatile and realistic drills. As a beneficial training tool for first responders, law enforcement, military and security companies, the CQB…

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