Author: Tony Grist
As part of its expansion into a multi-domain provider, Quantum Systems acquires FERNRIDE and integrates solutions for ground autonomy. Gilching, 17 December 2025: Quantum Systems, Europe’s market leader in AI-powered unmanned systems, today announced the acquisition of FERNRIDE. With the acquisition of FERNRIDE, Quantum Systems is expanding its leadership position from air and software intelligence to autonomous ground mobility, creating a connected, cross-domain offering for intelligent unmanned systems. FERNRIDE offers an industry-proven software platform for ground autonomy in the areas of container terminals, defence logistics, yard operations and autonomous driving. The technology is already in use by well-known customers. In…
CZ to Supply Pistols to the German Army Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic (December 19, 2025) Ceska zbrojovka a.s. (CZ) has achieved one of the most significant milestones in its history. The German Army (Bundeswehr) has selected a CZ pistol as its new standard sidearm. “We are honored that the German Bundeswehr has chosen CZ as itspartner. Our success in this rearmament tender is one of the most significant achievements in CZ’s modern history. It clearly confirmsthe outstanding reputation our firearms have earned through active deployment in real combat conditions. We look forward to a long-term cooperation with the Bundeswehr and…
A breakthrough in lightweight, one-handed, high-performance facial ballistic protection. Denison, TX. (December 2025) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announced the release of the NovaSteel™ Flip Ballistic Mandible, Gen 2, an entirely reengineered facial protection module designed to meet the evolving ballistic and impact threats faced by modern warfighters, tactical teams, and security professionals. The Gen 2 model introduces a patented, sealed hinge mechanism that enables silent, one-handed flip-up operation with free-stop positioning at any angle, while preserving a lightweight form factor, wide field of vision, and exceptional ballistic performance. Modern body armor has dramatically reduced thoracic…
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Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the shooting of Brown University students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, as well as the murder of MIT nuclear scientist Nuno Loureiro, was found dead from a gunshot wound at a New Hampshire storage facility on Thursday evening. The suspect’s motives remain unclear. He is a former Brown University student and authorities say he may have attended the same university in Lisbon as the slain MIT professor. Valente had received a 2017 Diversity Visa (DV1). Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on X late Thursday night that the DV1 program would be…
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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) The FirstSpear ASSAULTERS GUN BELT (AGB) is a purpose-built belt system designed to perform in high-stress operational environments. Built for durability and reliability, the AGB features a two-point, high-strength metallic buckle capable of supporting combat-equipped buddy drags when it matters most. The belt provides the stiffness required to carry holsters, magazines, and mission-essential equipment without rolling or sagging under load. Its removable buckle allows the belt to be easily routed through smaller pant belt loops, making it practical for both overt and low-profile use. When integrated with the AGB Padded Sleeve, the system…
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Andrew Day and Joseph Addington discuss a bombshell report on White House drama, shootings at Brown University and in Australia, the alarming incompetence of American criminal investigations in recent months, and a U.S. act of war against Venezuela. Then, Andrew interviews Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about her new report on the best way to safeguard Ukraine’s security after the war with Russia ends. Recorded December 17, 2025. Read the full article here
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Justice Department to accelerate the reclassification of marijuana, a move framed as expanding medical research without federally legalizing the drug. The order follows weeks of sustained lobbying by cannabis industry executives, including Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers, and would shift marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions while leaving recreational use and criminal penalties unchanged. Shares of major U.S. cannabis companies rose on the announcement, with firms like Canopy Growth climbing nearly 12 percent in one day. Canopy Growth is up more than 60 percent this month since…