Author: Tony Grist

I am very excited to report that Jeff Gonzalez and I are collaborating on a class this summer in AZ. I’m sure everyone who reads this blog is familiar with Jeff, but in case you came in late, he runs Trident Concepts, a long standing training company known for its high standards. He and I don’t get to see each other very often, but when we do, it is like we have been hanging out non-stop. The class details can be found here. When Jeff told me about his portion of the class, I said “That sounds great, but who…

Sydney, Australia – 11 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking a major expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity. The announcement follows increased momentum across the continent, with national military investments growing under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, accelerating the need for mature, scalable, and sovereign counter-UAS capability. Under a new collaboration with an experienced and established manufacturer, production of European-made counter-UAS systems is now underway, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026. The contract manufacturer will carry out full…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today announced the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers. Project ARIA addresses critical Army challenges by partnering with leading technology companies to develop practical AI solutions that deliver real results for warfighters. “Through Project ARIA, we are building the Army of tomorrow, today,” said Deputy Under Secretary of the Army David R. Fitzgerald. “By working with the nation’s top minds in artificial intelligence, we are rapidly developing and deploying smart tools that empower our Soldiers, streamline our…

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced legislation Wednesday that would end the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the medication mifepristone to end pregnancies. The bill would preserve its use for Cushing’s syndrome, and would allow women alleging harm from the medication to sue its manufacturer. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “We’ve known for years that mifepristone is risky but it’s really just in the last few years that we’ve learned that this drug is inherently dangerous and it is inherently prone to abuse,” Hawley said. “One liberal administration after another, President Obama and then…

The $1 Pack Pattern Download Interested in a DIY project? Then this pack pattern is perfect for you. Meet the (almost) free $1.00 download Whiskey Two-Four Backpack 36 Developer’s Pattern. Whiskey Two Four Backpack 36 Developer’s Pattern. Approx 11″ x 20″ main compartment. Volume will be determined by your chosen depth. This is a PDF vector drawing. It is your responsibility to have the necessary software and understanding to convert this PDF to a usable medium for your application. You will need to figure a few things out like where to split the zipper panel base on your preference. You’ll…

Successful integration test of iRX-100 missile with Arnold Defense launcher  Missile reached Mach 2 and ~6 km range during flight demonstration  Programme targets scalable counter-UAS capability compatible with existing launch platforms  (HAPPUAGE, NY, March 10, 2026) — iRocket announced today the successful completion of the iRX-100 test using a launcher provided by Arnold Defense. The demonstration validated launcher integration and system performance, marking a significant milestone: the missile successfully reached Mach 2, traveled approximately 6 km, and is now fully qualified for use with Arnold Defense’s launcher system.  The test supports iRocket’s efforts to deliver a scalable, production-ready capability for…

The War with Iran entered its thirteenth day on Thursday as the U.S. and Israel signal disagreement over how long the war will last. Trump told Axios on Wednesday that the war with Iran will end “soon” because there is “practically nothing left to target.”  Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a very different signal about the war’s duration, saying it “will continue without any time limit, as long as required, until we accomplish all objectives and achieve victory in the campaign.” The UN Refugee Agency announced on Thursday morning that up to 3.2 million Iranians have been temporarily…

Whiskey & War Stories – “Objective Rock Creek” – This Weekend in Va Beach The Silent Warrior Foundation will be holding its 10th Annual Whiskey & War Stories™ Gala Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 5-10 pm in the Seaside Ballroom at the Marriot Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event consists of a cocktail hour, dinner, auction and presentation of the hostage rescue mission “Objective Rock Creek”, the rescue of American Roy Hallums in Iraq in 2005. The details of Roy’s kidnapping, captivity and liberation were chronicled in his book “Buried Alive”. Roy Hallums and Dan O’Shea will be onstage to…

Reptilia has announced the release of the ROF™-90 for ACRO / MPS (36mm) alongside the introduction of the 6-Slot RMU™ Mount in Flat Dark Earth (FDE), expanding the company’s lineup of precision optic mounting solutions. The ROF-90 is a purpose-built mounting interface designed to integrate a compact red dot directly into a magnified optic setup. Positioned at the 12 o’clock orientation relative to the primary optic, the ROF-90 allows shooters to instantly transition to a secondary sighting system while maintaining a streamlined, mission-focused optic layout. Developed in response to end-user demand, the ROF-90 supports the Aimpoint ACRO P1, Aimpoint ACRO…

Oak Grove Technologies Awarded JIOP Commercial Range Services BPA at Fort Bragg Five-year agreement will provide JIOP with commercial range services at the Oak Grove Test & Training Center in Hoffman, NC. RALEIGH, N.C., March 10, 2026 — Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) today announces it has been awarded a five-year contract by the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) for the use of their multi-domain Test & Training Center in Hoffman, NC. Under the agreement, OGT will provide commercial range services, realistic training environments, and associated subject matter expertise in support of the U.S. Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost and other…