Author: Tony Grist
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to create a national artificial intelligence policy, limiting state regulation of AI. The order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to create an AI Litigation Task Force within 30 days to challenge states whose AI laws don’t align with the federal policy. The White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), joined the president at the signing ceremony. “To win, United States AI companies must be free to innovate without cumbersome regulation. But excessive State regulation thwarts this imperative,” the order states. “It is…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4SxaxFo7hs&t=4s Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Rebecca Draeger discuss a new print issue that covers Ukraine’s disconnect from the West, the looming catastrophe in Latin America, strategic ambiguity re China and Taiwan, and more. Then, Andrew and Jude discuss the Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy, its provocative assertions about European decline, and the Trump-Monroe Doctrine. Recorded December 11, 2025. Read the full article here
Emissary Development – Ignition Switch Emissary Development’s new Ignition Switch transforms the ModButton Lite into a full-featured light control solution. It adds a physical forward-and-back toggle that cleanly separates momentary and constant-on activation while preventing over-travel under stress. Features: Direct drop-in housing for the Unity ModButton Lite Forward push for momentary activation Rear pull for constant-on, with a positive lock Neutral return instantly kills the light Physical toggle prevents over-travel and improves control in high-stress or low-visibility conditions Reversible design Made in USA emissarydevelopment.com/collections/light-control/products/ignition-switch-for-modbutton-lite Read the full article here
TacJobs – Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation Seeks Integrated Care Coordinator We’re Hiring at Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation! We’re excited to be welcoming a new Integrated Care Coordinator to support our Health Initiatives Program for U.S. Special Operations families. This is a full-time, remote role with the opportunity to make a direct impact every single day. If you’re passionate about supporting SOF warriors and their families and thrive in a purpose-filled, data-informed environment, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more: ow.ly/25Gq50XGYMr Read the full article here
Cana Provisions and Qore Performance Launch Water Data ICEFLASK: Modular Thermoregulation Canteen with Permanent On-Body Water Treatment Reference Huntsville, AL / Knoxville, TN — Cana Provisions, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc., announces the release of the Water Data ICEFLASK™, a mission-critical evolution of the PRC-152-shaped handheld thermoregulation and hydration bottle that permanently integrates water purification protocols, treatment dosages, and conversion tables directly onto the bottle surface. Integrated on to the proven ICEFLASK™ platform, Water Data ICEFLASK™ combines 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) of drinkable water capacity with 23 watts of wearable conductive cooling or 17 watts of heating in…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: New BTFX Lightweight Hoodie The new FirstSpear BTFX LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE debuts as Day 12 of FirstSpear’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. This hoodie is crafted from a lightweight, moisture-wicking cotton/poly/rayon blend designed to provide long-lasting comfort during extended wear. Its smooth, quiet fabric supports mobility, making it ideal for those who operate between routine tasks and real-world demands. The front proudly showcases the FirstSpear Icon Skull, reinforcing the brand’s unmistakable identity. On the back, the Built For The X™ graphic incorporates a top-down Blackhawk rotor “X,” nodding to the environments where readiness and precision matter most. A streamlined 3-panel…
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Registration Now Open for 2026 US Army Small Arms Championships Registration for the 2026 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships is now open. The week-long, live-fire training event tests Soldiers’ skills in rifle, pistol and multigun courses of fire. There are also opportunities for Excellence in Competition points to be earned in both rifle and pistol. This event is only open to Active Army, Army Reseves, US Army or Air National Guard, Military Academy, College ROTC Cadets and OCS Candidates. Civilians and military personnel from other services are prohibited from participating in any event. Register here before slots fill up. Read…
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky – Turning another page in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) journey within the Army’s transformation and its emerging technologies, the Division now has plans underway to revolutionize military drone creation in preparation for their upcoming division training exercise – Operation Lethal Eagle. The Division began 3D manufacturing of small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at the EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center at Fort Campbell, Ky. “This is bigger than simply printing parts. We are reshaping the sUAS enterprise at the tactical level,” said Col. (Promotable) Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding officer for support of the 101st ABN DIV. He…
Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2 Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade. The initial contract will see prototypes delivered in early 2026, with the main production starting later that year. The total contract value is in the mid-single-digit million euro range. The M270 A2 MLRS will be the 17th military platform to use the Trailblazer, which was developed and…