Author: Tony Grist

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…

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Red Clover Gear Slick-R Developed by Black Hills Design, the Slick-R is now available from their rebrand site Red Clover Gear. Offering a universal fit for plate size and shape, the Slick-R is designed to carry hard plates in a covert role. Made from Squadron laminate, it’s extremely lightweight. Offered in Black, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey and MultiCam. redclovergear.com/products/slick-r Read the full article here

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WASHINGTON — Hungry individuals don’t put much thought into the packaging of their food. When people grab a snack, they generally rip into it and toss it aside to get to the good stuff. But at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center’s Combat Feeding Division in Natick, Massachusetts, about a half-dozen engineers spend their days focused on nothing but packaging. With military rations, including meals, ready-to-eat and supplemental bars, packaging is a crucial part of preserving the food’s freshness and extending shelf-life stability, so troops stay fueled up during important missions. While the rations themselves go through a…

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DBC – Variable Carry Platform Constructed with Curv and shock cord, the Variable Carry Platform flexes and expands to securely fit everything from slim handhelds to larger radios. The rear panel features thick foam padding to eliminate pressure points during extended wear. A separate, reversible hook-and-loop mounting panel allows the VCP to be installed on either the left or right side. dirtybastardscollective.com/variable-carry-platform Read the full article here

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Trump warned on Monday that if Iran were to rebuild its nuclear facilities, the United States would support Israeli military action to “knock them down.” Trump later added that he “heard Iran wants to make a deal” and “that would be much smarter.” The comments came as President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, marking Netanyahu’s fifth visit to see the U.S. president this year. After the meeting, Trump told reporters that Netanyahu deserved a pardon, arguing: “He’s a wartime prime minister who’s a hero. How do you not give a pardon? I…

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Sleeping Indian Wool – Estela Signature Survival Vest Developed by Sleeping Indian Wool in collaboration with Survival instructor Kevin Estela, this OD colored vest features eight front pockets to provide large carrying capacity for survival equipment as well as a dual zippered rear pouch for flat items like maps, VS-17 Signal Panel, or flat folded survival blanket/tarp. Features: 2 Front Chest Zipper Pockets 4 Front Button Pockets 2 Front Lower Hand Pockets 2 Inner Chest Zipper Pockets with Padding 2 Rear Back Zippers for Storage Lined with Supplex Wind Proofing American Made Wool Brandless Outer Made in Troy, MT sleepingindianshop.com/products/estela-signature-survival-vest…

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