Author: Tony Grist
The nature of warfare is in constant flux, and with it, the demands on military logistics. As the U.S. Army shifts its focus toward Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and confronts the challenges of Anti-Access/Aerial Denial (A2/AD) environments, the ability to sustain dispersed forces becomes a principal concern. The Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) has emerged as a critical enabler for this new era, evolving from a simple accuracy-improver to a key component of the Army’s strategy for contested logistics and strategic mobility. This system, and its future iterations, will be instrumental as the Army continues its transformation, adapting its formations…
The Iran War entered its fifteenth day on Saturday as President Trump announced late last night on Truth Social that the U.S. bombed Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal. Trump claimed that the strikes “totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island.” In a separate post on Saturday morning, Trump said that he is hopes that “China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others” that are affected by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz “will send Ships to the area,” adding that “in the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out…
Tiberius Aerospace, a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered solutions, today announced the appointment of Rob Murray, Chief Executive Officer of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group and a leading architect of NATO’s defence innovation ecosystem, to its Advisory Board. Murray brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of defence, finance and emerging technologies. He is widely recognized for shaping how allied nations mobilise capital and innovation to strengthen national security and industrial resilience. As NATO’s inaugural Head of Innovation,…
In this age of high capacity micro guns, why would anyone waste time with a single shot weapon? I have always been drawn to them, though I don’t often use them for anything serious. In this case, I’m talking about rifles and shotguns, but there are single shot pistols that can do similar things, so if that is what you are thinking about, it probably doesn’t change anything. I’ve had somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 or more single shot weapons over the years. Most have moved on, but a few have stayed and a few more are contemplated. The…
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Blast From The Past – The Mojave Travel Shirt from Beyond Clothing We are reach by way back into the SSD archives for this one. In May of 2010 we first wrote about a “Travel Shirt” whipped up by Beyond Clothing founder Scott Jones in 2009. This “Travel Shirt” was originally a one-off that he made for himself. It is a waist length design with mandarin collar, chest and sleeve pockets made from a lightweight material. It almost has a Star Wars vibe. I harangued him about it and eventually he added it to the line up at Beyond. Now…
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FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan.– Leaders at the Combined Arms Command are integrating the use of the Maven Smart System, an artificial intelligence tool, to modernize training and education for command-and-control operations. Initial efforts are underway, led by staff from the Mission Command Center of Excellence, instructors with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and officers assigned to the CAC Command Data and Analytics Office. The Maven Smart System, also commonly referred to as simply “Maven,” processes battlefield data, including imagery and full-motion video, to improve situational awareness and speed decision-making. It is designed to automate tasks formerly performed via…
New TT Modular Chest Rig 4xM4 and Modular Chest Rig Pack deliver scalable, mission-ready versatility for military, law enforcement, and SWAT operators. Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2026) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the release of two new modular load-bearing solutions: the TT Modular Chest Rig 4xM4 and the TT Modular Chest Rig Pack. Designed to work together or independently, the new systems provide adaptable, low-profile load carriage for military, law enforcement, and SWAT missions. Built around mission modularity, the TT Modular Chest Rig 4xM4 is a…
TacJobs – GSOF Seeks Event Operations Coordinator Global SOF Foundation Seeks an Event Operations Coordinator. The Event Operations Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of Events and executes a variety of internal operational and administrative functions to support the Events Team. S/he is responsible for exhibitor and sponsor customer service and engagement at the GSOF Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium (IPIW) and Modern Warfare Week (MWW). Location: Greater Tampa Bay, with ability to travel up to 10% of the time; while a majority of work will take place from home, residence in Tampa Bay is non-negotiable. Apply: Email your resume to…