Author: Tony Grist

Terma will deliver a sovereign, integrated counter-drone defense system that connects existing and future sensors into one shared drone situational picture. With AI-supported processing of sensor data, the system will give the Danish Armed Forces and other authorities a stronger foundation to detect, understand and act on drone threats in real time. Per Pugholm Olsen, Head of DALO (Left) and Terma CEO Henriette Hallberg (Right) Lystrup, Denmark – 19 August 2026 – The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has entered into an agreement with Terma for the delivery of a new, integrated command-and-control system for counter-drone…

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Rheinmetall and Hensoldt Demonstrate Successful Integration of Passive Sensor Technology into a Modern Air Defence System During the German Air Force exercise Timber Express 2026 in Manching, Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt achieved a milestone for future networked air defence. During a German Air Force exercise, the air picture generated by Hensoldt’s Twinvis passive radar was successfully integrated into Rheinmetall’s Skymaster command and weapon engagement system, which was directing the Skynex Air Defence battery deployed in the scenario. The integration took place under realistic NATO networking conditions and demonstrated the high flexibility and open architecture of the Skymaster system. A…

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Vortex Adds New Green Dot Version to the Venom Enclosed Lineup Same range workhorse. Now available with a 3 MOA green dot. BARNEVELD, Wis. – Shooters have strong preferences when it comes to red dots. Some prefer red. Others prefer green, especially in certain lighting conditions. Now, these shooters have another option with the addition of the new green dot model in the Venom ® Enclosed Micro Red Dot lineup. Range days don’t always come with perfect weather. The workhorse Venom® Enclosed Micro Red Dot family is equally at home on a pistol, offset on a carbine, or piggybacked on an LPVO.…

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Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) announced that it has won a contract from the U.S. Army to deliver prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers (K9MH) for the Army’s new Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The agreement provides for the accelerated delivery of six prototype MTC systems, with an option for an additional 12. This award marks HDUSA’s first major contract with the U.S. Army.  HDUSA will provide a technically superior and rapidly fieldable 155 mm artillery system that supports the U.S. Army’s modernization and long-range precision fires objectives. With more than 2,500 K9 Howitzers already fielded globally, Hanwha is uniquely positioned to partner…

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Since 1775, the United States Army has defended our republic and carried the torch of liberty through suffering and sacrifice. From the frozen Delaware at Trenton to the bluffs of Normandy, the jungles of Guadalcanal, and the winter hills of Chosin, American Soldiers faced enemies in brutal conditions and held the line. They answered the Nation’s call. One hundred and ninety campaign streamers fly from our Army flag, each testifying to the valor of our forebearers. Their legacy is ours to uphold. Answering the Nation’s Call The Army serves the Nation. We preserve peace and security, support our national objectives,…

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Reptilia Releases Saddle Mount for Beretta A300 20 Gauge Shotguns The new low-profile optic mount brings Aimpoint® ACRO and Steiner Optics® MPS™ compatibility to the Beretta A300 20 Gauge platform. Reptilia is expanding its line of purpose-built shotgun optic mounts with the release of the SADDLE™ Mount for the Beretta® A300™ 20 Gauge, designed specifically for optics utilizing the Aimpoint® ACRO footprint. The new SADDLE provides a lightweight, durable, and low-profile mounting solution for A300 20 Gauge owners looking to add a modern enclosed-emitter red dot optic while maintaining the natural handling characteristics of the shotgun. Machined from billet 7075-T6…

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August 15 is recognized as the birthday of the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier program, or KATUSA. The program was created only weeks after the Korean War ignited, and to this day KATUSAs continue to serve side-by-side with Eighth Army Soldiers providing priceless support and friendship. The Korean War began June 25, […] Read the full article here

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ST. LOUIS and CHESAPEAKE, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 — Avatara, a provider of compliant IT systems-as-a-service, and AVMAC LLC (AVMAC), an aviation and maritime technical services company supporting the U.S. Department of War (DoW), today announced that AVMAC has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 using Avatara Platform for Government, receiving a maximum score of 110 with no Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). “AVMAC is proud to achieve this important milestone,” said Bert Ortiz, Founder, President and CEO of AVMAC. “Avatara Platform for Government supports all 110 CMMC Level 2 controls, while allowing us to inherit approximately…

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