Author: Tony Grist

Keir Starmer announced Monday his resignation as UK Prime Minister following the reelection of a key Labour Party rival to parliament and growing dissension inside his party.  “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election,” Starmer said in his resignation speech from 10 Downing Street, “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question, and I accept that answer with good grace.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Starmer’s rival, Andy Burnham, was elected to parliament in a Makerfield by-election…

Harris Aerial Officially Joins the Blue UAS Cleared List We’re proud to announce our official addition to the Blue UAS Cleared List. This validates our strict NDAA compliance, cybersecurity standards, and American manufacturing of heavy-lift hybrid and electric drones. Built in Orlando, FL, ready for defense, public safety, utilities, forestry, surveying, and critical infrastructure missions. Platforms Added: Carrier H6 Hybrid EFI Carrier H6 Electric Carrier H6 Heavy-Lift Official Blue List Link: bluelist.appsplatformportals.us/UAS-Cleared-List Let’s connect for demos and program support: [email protected] www.harrisaerial.com Read the full article here

Mediators said that talks between the U.S and Iran in Switzerland to resolve points of tension in the 60-day interim peace agreement to end the Iran War, particularly Israel’s ongoing bombing and occupation of Lebanon, saw “encouraging progress” as the conflict entered its 115th day on Monday. On June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a 60-day period of negotiations, designed to lead to a permanent settlement of the Iran War. The first article of the interim peace agreement conditions an end to the conflict on the “immediate and…

Abelardo de la Espriella was elected president of Colombia Sunday, securing a victory for the right against the left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda. The runoff election was a relatively close race: De la Espriella secured 49.7 percent of the vote, with Cepeda receiving 48.7 percent. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox A social media–savvy populist, De la Espriella ran a law-and-order campaign that promised a harsh crackdown on organized crime, including strengthening the military in response to the endemic guerilla violence in the countryside. He pledged to sharply cut government spending and align Colombia more closely with…

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With more than 30 countries officially using either the MultiCam camouflage pattern or a derivative, it has easily become the most successful pattern in history.MultiCam is a multi-environmental camouflage pattern incorporating gradient shade colors, blending brown to light tan, overlaid with dark green, olive green, lime green, dark brown, and cream shapes one into another as we’d see in the wild.This innovation was developed just after the beginning of the new millennium by a small design firm based in Brooklyn, named after one of its founders, Crye Associates.Caleb Crye and Gregg Thompson met while studying Industrial Design at Cooper Union…

Darley Releases New Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partner Brochure for Defense and Public Safety Missions ITASCA, IL – June 17th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce the release of its new Uncrewed Systems Capabilities & Partners Brochure. Accessible online at www.darley.com/what-we-provide/uncrewed-systems, the brochure provides a comprehensive overview of Darley’s expanding uncrewed and autonomous solutions including platforms, partners, and system-level integration options designed to support evolving operational needs across defense, public safety, and emergency response environments. This brochure showcases Darley’s integrated approach to uncrewed technologies, highlighting platforms, components, and support solutions…

A Soldier steps off the vehicle at first light. The rifle hangs across his chest as he checks equipment, adjusts his ruck, and moves into formation. Hours later, the rifle is still there. Through movement, briefings, security halts, vehicle operations, and countless tasks that have nothing to do with pulling a trigger, the weapon remains attached to him. Most of the time, a rifle is not being fired. It’s being carried. Photo by Army National Guard SGT Lianne M. Hirano Whether during military operations, law enforcement duties, training classes, or long days on the range, the same reality applies. The…

Designed as a next-generation load-carrying platform, the HOLLE system incorporates an integrated mounting interface that allows accessories to be added, removed or repositioned without threading pouches onto the belt or relying on traditional keepers. An optimized mounting pattern helps minimize accessory movement while providing consistent placement and secure retention. The platform is compatible with Safariland’s ELS, QLS and TQP systems and supports a growing lineup of mission-specific accessories. Available in Sam Browne, Coplok, Cobra and buckleless configurations, the HOLLE Duty Belt system is engineered to adapt to evolving duty requirements while delivering the durability, stability and professional appearance demanded by…

Saab Announces New Giraffe AMB D Radar Saab launches Giraffe AMB D at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris; the latest evolution of its proven Giraffe AMB radar family. Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to deliver enhanced performance and greater operational flexibility. Designed to counter a wide range of threats, the system provides superior situational awareness through extended detection capability and advanced target tracking. Its software-defined architecture enables continuous upgrades, ensuring the radar can evolve to meet future operational requirements.  “Giraffe AMB D demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance sensor capability while making…