Author: Tony Grist

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Weapons Retention Catch M There are enough things trying to separate you from mission success, your weapon shouldn’t be one of them. The FirstSpear WEAPONS RETENTION CATCH was built to secure carbines, sub guns, and shotguns to your kit while keeping them immediately accessible when it’s time to get back in the fight. Designed to attach to virtually any platform, it provides a simple, effective solution for weapon retention without adding unnecessary complexity. At its core, the WEAPONS RETENTION CATCH combines a durable 3/16″ nylon bungee cord with rugged 500D Cordura®, delivering the stretch and resilience needed for hard…

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Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump’s strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026. Read the full article here

Under the motto “Strong and Clear – Across all Domains”, Rheinmetall will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of integrated capabilities for the multidimensional operations of the future at the Eurosatory 2026 trade fair. The leading systems provider will present solutions for networked effect generation across the land, air, sea and space domains, as well as the cyber and information domains. Modern conflict scenarios require the seamless integration of actors, sensors, effectors, platforms and command and control capabilities. Rheinmetall pursues a holistic approach that combines digital networking, artificial intelligence, unmanned systems and classic core military capabilities into a resilient overall system. The…

Vice President J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses will exit the administration at the end of the summer, NBC News reported Thursday. Reses and Vance have been close since the latter’s successful Senate campaign in 2022. Vance said in a statement that he would “plan to keep his counsel close until our paths cross again.”Reses, a Princeton graduate and former advisor to Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), has been seen as a key influence on Vance’s approach to economics and foreign policy during his time in the Senate.Reses reportedly informed Vance he would be departing his position several months ago…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –Safariland® a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is excited to announce the launch of the BASELINE™ belt line in collaboration with Haley Strategic Partners. The launch includes two belt models, the BASELINE Slick Belt and the BASELINE MOLLE Belt, now available in black with coyote brown, multicam and ranger green to soon follow. Haley Strategic Partners also developed a suite of compatible belt accessories now available through Safariland, including D3 Pro Inner Belts, Mandible MOLLE Straps, pouches and medical support accessories. Designed…

Onboard compute platform ready to run customer supplied or third party AI models Hybrid communications architecture with IRONghost radio control and native fibre optic plus automatic failover Vision based terminal guidance for GNSS-denied operations Optional advanced thermal imaging PARIS, June 11, 2026 — Orqa – Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of drones made without Chinese components – today announces the launch of the MRM2-10AI, a next-generation tactical drone purpose-built for contested battlefield environments and the realities of modern electronic warfare. With armed forces increasingly facing radio-frequency jamming, GNSS disruption, and electronic attack, the MRM2-10AI sets a new standard in resilient…

President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon announced that he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying that discussions to end the war have been “brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that “discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others,” adding that “the Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until”…

Communications technology leader for mission?critical environments INVISIO is announcing a new capability in its INVISIO T30 headset that enhances the ability for users on the ground to identify drones earlier, without requiring any extra equipment. It allows personnel to keep their hands and eyes free to take counter measures, potentially saving lives and reducing injuries. INVISIO Drone Aware™ provides an additional mode to the INVISIO T30 headset that enhances the user’s ability to hear the acoustic sound emitted by multi-rotor drones. This allows earlier awareness compared to listening with the ‘naked ear’. INVISIO Drone Aware™ is expected to be released…

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand—which measures prices from the sellers’ perspective—for the previous 12 months hit its highest level in more than three years, according to a report published Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. PPI in May increased 1.1 percent, for an annual increase of 6.5 percent, the largest 12-month increase since November 2022. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox May’s PPI increases significantly topped economists’ expectations. Analysts polled by Reuters forecasted an increase of just 0.7 percent. The surge in prices was driven by increased energy costs, which have risen…