Author: Tony Grist

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened military action against the Iranian government if it violently puts down ongoing protests. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” Protests against poor economic conditions have broken out in dozens of cities across Iran in recent days. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has struck a conciliatory tone in public, but evidence has emerged of security…

TACVALVE MODCAN Now Available in OD & Translucent Clear The TACVALVE MODCAN water container we previewed last August is available now in OD Green and “Natural” translucent clear. Manufactured with inherent antimicrobial properties thanks to the SERVOGARD antimicrobial and anti-fungal plastic, it accepts customer-suppled 38mm gas mask caps (such as the AVON 8465-01-529-9800). Squeezable for pressurized flow, the MODCAN also features a clear strip down the side called a Viewstrip, so you can see how much liquid is left inside. tacvalve.com Read the full article here

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Stratton Flannel – 9oz The FirstSpear STRATTON FLANNEL – 9oz is built for professionals who demand more from their daily kit—because your off-duty layers should hold the same standard as your on-duty gear. Constructed from 100% cotton in a rugged 9oz heavyweight flannel, it delivers real durability and warmth without sacrificing mobility. The shirt is Made in the USA, giving you American workmanship backed by proven production standards. Up front, the Stratton runs two oversized chest pockets with metal button closures, built to secure mission essentials like a phone or small tools without bouncing loose. The long-sleeve…

WASINGTON ? The Army FUZE xTech Program, in partnership with U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUF-AF) and the Global Tactical Edge Directorate (G-TEAD), launched the xTech|Edge Strike: Ground competition to identify and accelerate mature, ready-to-deploy autonomous ground-system and launched-effects technologies. Offering a total cash prize pool of $2 million , the competition provides potential follow-on contract opportunities and consideration for addition to the G-TEAD Marketplace. Small and large business worldwide can submit eligible solutions that enhance force protection, increase situational awareness, and deliver adaptable capabilities for Soldiers operating in contested environments. The competition aligns with ongoing Army efforts to rapidly…

DroneShield Secures $8.2 Million Contract Supporting Western Military Operations DroneShield has received a contract totaling $8.2m for a western military end-customer. This hardware is on-the-shelf with delivery expected to be completed prior to 2025 year end or in early Q1 2026, and payment expected in Q1 2026. 30 December 2025 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced it has secured an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone capabilities to a Western military end customer through an in-country reseller. The contract, placed through an in-country reseller, includes handheld counter-drone systems, associated accessories and spare kits, and ongoing…

This article was first published in 2014 and I thought it would be a great way to kick off the new year. I just realized that many of my readers have no idea what Objective Force Warrior or its follow-on, Future Force Warrior are all about and I’m afraid some may think it’s something new. Objective Force Warrior was one of many Soldier Modernization Programs which trace their way back to Soldier Integrated Protective Ensemble in the early 90s to 21st Century Land Warrior to simply Land Warrior and then OFW in the early 00s. You could go on for…

Kudos to the Marine Corps for consolidating the training for the raid expansion of attritable drones across the force. Last week they released MARADMIN, “Approved Training Requirements for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems” which announces six courses open to all Marines: Basic Drone Operator (BD-O) Course: “Provide the foundational skills required to assemble, maintain and operate both full-acro and stabilized non-lethal drones in an operational environment.” Attack Drone Operator (AD-O) Course: “Provide the foundational skills required to tactically employ lethal attack drones.” Attack Drone Leader (AD-L) Course: “Provide the instructional understanding of Fire Support Plan integration, threat assessment, system capabilities and…

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Paul C. Darley Continues as CEO and Chairman, Ensuring Strong Leadership, Continuity and Seamless Transition Paul C. Darley Itasca, IL, December 31, 2025 – W.S. Darley & Co., a leading provider of firefighting, emergency, and defense equipment, is proud to announce a decade-long succession plan with the appointment of Lee Wise as its new President effective January 1, 2026. Lee Wise succeeds Paul C. Darley, who has served in the role for 30 years. Lee will continue to report to Paul in his on-going roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, guiding the company’s strategic vision and long-term…

Joint interagency and law enforcement senior leaders met to establish a shared understanding of counter-small unmanned aerial system threat detection and mitigation best practices during a law enforcement symposium hosted by the Joint Task Force National Capital Region at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Dec. 11. The joint task force, in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401, used lessons learned from a recent counter-small UAS exercise held at Fort McNair, Washington, to bridge knowledge gaps and strengthen partnerships.& The symposium brought together leaders from the War Department, civilian law enforcement and World Cup host cities to discuss counter-small UAS…