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SEMBACH, Germany – The ‘Project Bullfrog’ series of exercises, driven by the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade (52d ADA BDE), brings together servicemembers and innovative air defense solutions from industry. During a recent iteration, the Skyhammer effector, produced by Cambridge Aerospace, underwent testing, marking another step in the brigade’s ongoing effort to accelerate the development of layered air and missile defense solutions for the U.S. Army. The developmental tests focused on evaluating Skyhammer’s potential contribution to the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative (EFDI), the transformational warfighting concept that leverages unmanned and minimally manned systems, backed by an integrated mission command network…
Merlin Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for C-130J Autonomy Program with USSOCOM CDR approval marks the completion of the final design configuration for the C-130J, advancing the program to the aircraft integration phase BOSTON, June 04, 2026 — Merlin, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight, today announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its C-130J autonomy program with the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Completion of the CDR is a milestone in the program’s maturation, validating the system’s design readiness and advancing Merlin from…
Bitcoin fell below $60,400 on Friday afternoon reaching its lowest price since October 2024, and down over 50 percent from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025. The cryptocurrency is down 5 percent on the day and 17 percent on the week.The most recent decline began Monday when Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold $2.2 million in Bitcoin, its first sale since 2022.Friday’s jobs report came in stronger than expected, strengthening Wall Street’s prediction that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of the year to combat inflation with a stable labor market. These higher rates…
Tehran said it fired “warning missiles” and drones at U.S. navy vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, on the 59th day of the tenuous ceasefire to the Iran War. U.S. Central Command called reports that Iranian forces attacked or fired at U.S. Navy warships “false,” adding that “doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire.” Iran’s Quds Force and IRGC military apparatus issued separate statements Thursday tying the end of the Iran War to a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Iran has said that it would suspend indirect peace negotiations with the U.S. over the issue.…
US Night Vision Shakes Up the Industry with Interactive Mobile Virtual Experience For decades, buying night vision or thermal optics online could have felt like a gamble. “Industry-standard” marketing has relied almost entirely on static Hoffman Pictures taken on an ANV-126A test set. While those static tube photos serve as a decent benchmark for clarity, they leave the end-user completely in the dark when it comes to real-world context. A flat image offers little to no ability for a buyer to perceive the actual size, depth, or relative screen coverage of a system. US Night Vision (USNV) decided that settling…
New York State Police Select LWRCI IC-9 as Standard Issue – Aimpoint Duty RDS to Enhance Trooper Readiness and Accuracy Albany, NY 6/1/2026 – The New York State Police (NYSP) has selected the LWRC International (LWRCI™) IC-9 as the new standard issue 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine for troopers statewide, following a rigorous testing and evaluation process. The platform will be paired with the Aimpoint® Duty RDS®, providing enhanced reliability, precision, and operational capability for troopers across diverse mission environments. “This selection underscores LWRCI’s commitment to equipping America’s law enforcement professionals with best-in-class technology,” said, David Ridley, Senior Vice President of…
The U.S. added 172,000 non-farm jobs in the month of May according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with an additional cumulative upward revision of March and April’s job numbers by 93,000. Unemployment did not move from April’s 4.3 percent, prompting markets to solidify their belief that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by the end of the year. The majority of employment gains were found in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care, with employment in financial services seeing a decline.Full-time employment, seasonally adjusted, is down 600,000 jobs year-over-year (YOY) and 79,000 month-over-month…
The House passed the Ukraine Support Act Thursday evening with a final tally of 226-195, as 18 Republicans and the Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joined all but one Democrat to advance a bill that would offer further military aid to Ukraine and impose stricter sanctions on Russia. The Senate is unlikely to vote on the legislation.The resolution authorizes $8 billion in loans to Ukraine and NATO allies and another $1 billion in other funds for Ukraine and Baltic states, in addition to extending the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2027. It also introduces new sanctions targeting key sectors…
XGO Reminds Military and Government Personnel to Register for Exclusive Direct Pricing Program Southern Pines, NC — XGO, a leading manufacturer of American-made performance apparel and flame-resistant base layer systems trusted by military professionals for decades, is reminding eligible military and government personnel to register for its Military & Government Discount Program. Originally launched at SHOT Show earlier this year, the program provides verified active duty military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and government employees with exclusive direct pricing on XGO’s performance apparel systems through the company’s website. Known for its Berry-compliant base layers, flame-resistant combat apparel, and hard-use performance…