Author: Tony Grist
FORT BENNING, Ga. – On January 27, 2026, the Army Security Cooperation Group – South (ASCG-S) conducted a small ceremony on Kelley Hill, Fort Benning, Georgia to commemorate its ongoing transformation. ASCG-S, formerly 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (1st SFAB), has become central to security cooperation in Panama, through its assumption of the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama (JSCG-P) and the combined Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) missions. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Keith W. Benedict and Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Pedro Chavez, the command team for the ASCG-S. During the ceremony – coinciding with the furling of the colors…
Tampa, Fla. — February 2, 2026 — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and robotics, today announced an award to provide Flex FPV Drones and Training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units with partner DelMar Aerospace Corporation, a leading provider of advanced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) training, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), for U.S. Government customers. The partnership with DelMar brings together Draganfly’s operationally proven uncrewed platforms with DelMar Aerospace’s expertise in delivering cutting-edge, mission-relevant UAS instruction to Government operators. Initial training activities include First…
SHOT Show 26 – DFND Tahoe Wool Mesh Baselayer We’ve mentioned DFND’s Tahoe Wool Mesh Baselayer in the past but it’s starting to gain traction. Mesh baselayers have long been used in the Nordic countries but haven’t caught on in the US. However, as US troops work more with our NATO allies on the Northern Front, they have been exposed to this time tested technology. DFND has invested in the ability to manufacture these garments in the US so, combined with US sourced wool, we now have a Berry compliant supply chain. The top and bottom are seamless for comfort…
SHOT Show 26 – SureFire M64OT PRO High-Candela Weaponlight SureFire exhibited their new M64OT PRO High-Candela Weaponlight. This Turbo weaponlight is IPX7 rated and offers 700 lumens / 70,000 cadelas for a 1.5 hour runtime. The body incorporates the Low-Profile Mount (LPM). Offered in Black and Tan versions. No pricing yet. Read the full article here
White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are expected to meet Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal, according to a Monday report from Axios. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The meeting would mark the first direct contact between U.S. and Iranian officials since last June, when negotiations collapsed and the U.S. joined the Israeli bombing operation against Tehran. It comes amid a significant U.S. military buildup in the Gulf; President Donald Trump has warned the Iranians that only a rapid deal can avert conflict. The prospective talks follow…
SHOT Show 26 – Apex Defense USA RailRunr Military Hip Pack During my meeting with Apex Defense USA they showed me a new waistbag system designed by Tsuga. Originally developed for mountain biking, they showed it to some SF medics who were immediately drawn to the concept. Since then, Apex Defense and Tsuga have been working with the SOF medical community to refine the bags which are now called the RailRunr Military Hip Pack. What makes RailRunr standout from other waist bags is that you don’t have to twist the entire waist bag around to the front to access the…
SHOT Show 26 – Shaw Concepts Shaw Concepts is always a fountain of innovation and thy displayed quite a few upcoming products but the one I want to concentrate on is an as-yet-unnamed harness which can be configured as chest rig or plate carrier. Both modular and scalable in nature, it will accept a bib, panels and dangler at the front. You can also add armor plates by using Shaw Speed Bags. The front plate is attached to the front of the rig via Velcro, is an easy and quick way to scale the protection level. At the rear, the…
SHOT Show 26 – Silvus Technologies Silvus Technologies showed us their next generation Tactical Networking System. This low SWaP system combines their new ultra-slim StreamCaster MINI 5200 MANET radio with the industry standard Samsung EUD mounted in a low-profile Juggernaut case chest mount. Powered by Silvus’ MN-MIMO waveform, the SM5200 creates a self-forming, adaptive mesh that supports high-throughput data, HD video, and ATAK in real-time, all while remaining fully compatible with the entire StreamCaster family. SM5200 Features: – 2W native, 4W effective TX power – 100 Mbps throughput – 550+ node scalability – Dual PTT / RoIP interface – I/O…
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Thyrm Launches New SwitchBack Flashlight Ring For Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT Turbo Sunnyvale, CA – January 30, 2026 – Thyrm, a leading innovator in tactical and everyday carry gear, today announced the release of a new addition to its popular SwitchBack line of flashlight accessories: the SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT. Thyrm’s SwitchBack Flashlight Ring llineup is known as one of the most innovative accessories that enhance the functionality of tactical flashlights, providing repeatable deployment, improved retention, and allows users to keep their hands free for other critical tasks. The SwitchBack 3.0 EDC-DFT is specifically designed for the Surefire EDC1-DFT and EDC2-DFT…