Author: Tony Grist

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, from 2 to 2.25 percent, making it the first major central bank to raise rates amidst climbing inflation. Higher energy costs in the eurozone helped to push inflation over 3 percent, forcing a response from the central bank.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Economists and investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England to join the ECB by the end of the year in raising interest rates as inflation continues an upwards climb. Iran’s closing…

Ops-Core, a Gentex Corporation Brand, Secures $16M Order Supporting Canadian Army Soldier Systems Program CARBONDALE, PA – Gentex Corporation, under its Ops-Core® brand, today announced a $16 million order in support of the Canadian Army’s Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management. The order includes delivery of AMP® Communication Headsets equipped with the AMP Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode, Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) Earplugs, U94 Push-To-Talk (PTT) units, and AMP U174 Downleads, providing a fully integrated, mission-adaptable hearing protection and communications solution. This award comes shortly after the January debut of the AMP Rail Mount Kit with Vent Mode at…

The U.S. bombed Iran Wednesday for the second consecutive evening, and Iran again retaliated against U.S. bases in Gulf countries overnight, as the Iran War entered its 104th day. President Donald Trump said he will escalate with more strikes tonight. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump on Thursday morning vowed that “at some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United…

“Doctrine is the Army’s expert body of knowledge. It serves as the starting point for organizations and leaders to think about and conduct operations based on current capabilities and executable by forces currently in existence. It is dynamic and continuously evolves based on lessons learned in current operations and training, adaptive enemies, and shifts in force structure, technology, and social values. Doctrine is the language of the Army professional.”– U.S. Army Combined Arms Center I want to talk about doctrine. I intend to focus on current and future challenges for U.S. Army doctrine specifically, and will provide a couple of…

Reptilia Adds a New Colorway: AR10 PULLER in Flat Dark Earth Hillsborough, NC – June 2026 – Reptilia is pleased to announce the release of the AR10 PULLER Ambidextrous Charging Handle in Flat Dark Earth (FDE), expanding the company’s popular charging handle lineup with a new color option for AR10 rifle platforms. Designed to provide reliable manipulation without unnecessary bulk, the PULLER Charging Handle features a low-profile, fully ambidextrous design engineered for shooters who demand durability, simplicity, and performance. Precision machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III hardcoat anodizing, the PULLER is built to withstand hard…

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Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday for the second consecutive evening. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 5:15 PM U.S. Eastern Time. In response, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, and Iranian state media said two commercial vessels attempting to transit had been targeted. CENTCOM denied that the strait was closed, saying “ships are continuing to transit in and out.” President Donald Trump told Fox News the U.S. will bomb Iran on Thursday night as well if Tehran doesn’t sign a U.S.-proposed deal. “We’ll bomb the s— out…

CPE ISW – Change of Charter – Brigadier General Kevin S. Chaney to Mr. Chris P. Manning. From left to right: Brigadier General Kevin S. Chaney, Mr. Joseph D. Welch (Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Command and Control and Counter-Command and Control), Mr. Chris P. Manning In a ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground on June 9, Brig. Gen. Kevin Chaney passed the leadership torch of Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW) to Chris Manning, former Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Command and Control (C2) and Counter C2.  Chaney had taken over as CPE, formerly Program Executive Offe Intelligence,…

D&M Holding Company to Exhibit at Eurosatory 2026 TAMPA, FL (June 8, 2026) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition, primer, and propellant manufacturing facilities, will highlight its extensive capabilities at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, France, June 15 – 19. Held in the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Eurosatory is the world’s largest biennial international exhibition for the land and air-land defense and security industries, featuring more than 2,000 exhibitors and 100,000-plus professionals from countries throughout the globe. The D&M team will meet with customers and potential customers from around the world,…