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NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management stood up an integrated program office to lead the Joint Fires Network. The Joint Fires Network is a revolutionary warfighting network that enables the joint force to realize the advantages of speed and unity of command. By fusing high-quality targeting data with cutting-edge command and control applications, JFN delivers data to warfighters when and where they need it. This network outperforms legacy networks by aligning fires tasks into an object-based common data layer, providing a common operating…

Partnership initially for AI-supported air combat systems Munich (Germany), 12 February 2026 – System house HENSOLDT and Helsing, two leading European defence technology companies, have agreed on a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly advance modern defence technologies within a sovereign German and European technology architecture in order to make a substantial contribution to securing Western democracies in times of massive geopolitical shifts. The first joint product of the two companies will be collaboration on Helsing’s AI-supported autonomous combat aircraft CA-1 Europa, which will sustainably strengthen the defence capabilities and technological leadership of a democratic Europe…

These initiatives reflect SOURCE’s broader investment in next-generation protective equipment and operational gear Enforce Tac 2026, 23-25 February, Hall 6 Booth #23512 February 2026 – SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, announces a significant advancement in women’s ballistic protection, continuing its long-term commitment to developing dedicated solutions for female fighters and law-enforcement personnel. Building on growing operational recognition of the need for gender-specific armor, the company has developed the world’s first and only anatomically contoured hard ballistic plate designed to replicate the natural female chest form. The innovative plate is based…

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest trip to the White House, Marco Rubio’s plans to do regime change in Cuba, and the new Epstein files. Recorded February 12, 2026. Read the full article here

U.S. inflation came in lower than anticipated in January, with an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 0.2 percent for a 2.4 percent increase from January of last year. The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Services (BLS), released Wednesday, shows that housing costs were the biggest driver of inflation last month, with an increase of 0.2 percent. Energy costs fell significantly, down 1.5 percent for the month. Food prices increased by 0.2 percent, but the price of eggs—a major consumer frustration during the early stages of the second Trump administration—fell 7 percent; eggs are now down…

The Justice Department’s top antitrust official, Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, announced Thursday on X that she was leaving her job, effective immediately. Attorney General Pam Bondi thanked Slater in a statement. Sources told the Financial Times that Omeed Assefi, another official in the antitrust division, would be the division’s acting director. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Coming after months of internal clashes over merger enforcement and corporate oversight, Slater’s departure marks a setback for the administration’s more aggressive antitrust wing. She was seen as aligned with the administration’s more populist faction and had previously…

11th February 2026, Cadillac, MI: Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments. Avon Protection’s EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit. With the commercial availability of the EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments: the EXOSKIN-S1 low-weight (4.4lbs), low-burden system for lower risk operations, and the EXOSKIN-S2, which offers a protection profile tailored toward operations with higher threat levels. EXOSKIN-S2 leverages an advanced Avon Protection design that utilizes an activated carbon fabric (ACF)…

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Tubes Gas Mask Pouch The FirstSpear TUBES™ GAS MASK POUCH is built for professionals who require immediate access to critical respiratory protection in high-threat environments. Compatible with the Tubes™ Attachment Accessory and Tubes™ Belt Mount Accessory, it mounts securely to plate carriers or belt rigs to match mission requirements. The wide-opening design enables rapid deployment and efficient re-stowage when seconds matter. A protective hooded top shields the mask from debris, dirt, and adverse weather conditions. Retention is handled by a dual closure system combining hook-and-loop with a side-release (SR) buckle, ensuring the mask stays secure during movement while remaining…