Author: Tony Grist
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: “The most effective airpower is combined airpower.” Speaking at the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, Wilsbach stressed that when allied and partner air forces operate in unison, they create “options, dilemmas, and effects that no nation can generate independently.” His vision for the future of global deterrence is clear. The U.S. and its allies are actively forging a united front, backed by an increasing presence of high-end platforms like the F-35. But…
Advanced high-fidelity, high frame-rate physics-based simulation system dramatically reduces field testing while accelerating the development and validation of next-generation electro-optical systems. Israel, 04 August 2026– Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd., a leading provider of simulation, 3D engine, and geo-spatial solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by a leading global defense company to deliver an advanced high-fidelity, high-frame-rate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation system supporting the development of a next-generation infrared (IR) electro-optical system. The solution brings the operational environment into the laboratory, enabling customers to develop, integrate, test, and validate software, AI and hardware under highly realistic conditions, dramatically…
Tiberius Aerospace, the modern defense technology company building next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered defense solutions for the United States, the United Kingdom and allied nations, today announced that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) to support the continued development and maturation of Sceptre, the company’s next-generation precision-guided, ramjet-powered 155mm artillery munition. The CRADA establishes a collaborative research framework between Tiberius Aerospace and DEVCOM AC, enabling the parties to collaborate on mutually agreed research and technical activities relating to the Sceptre program. CRADAs are…
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline appeared first on The American Conservative. Read the full article here
Limited-Edition Rechargeable Headlamp Combines High-Performance Lighting With Outdoor Heritage EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 4, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the ProTac® 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp, a limited-edition, co-branded rechargeable headlamp designed for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who requires dependable, hands-free lighting in low-light environments. Featuring the same high-performance capabilities as Streamlight’s ProTac 2.0® Headlamp, the Ducks Unlimited edition comes in a Desert Tan finish and includes a custom Ducks Unlimited elastic head strap, a green filter for enhanced visibility in outdoor environments, Streamlight’s SL-B50® rechargeable battery pack that charges directly via…
Media reports offered new details on the Pentagon’s munitions stockpiles and Iranian and Omani negotiators discussed the future of Hormuz, as the Iran War entered its 159th day Wednesday. The U.S. military has used up nearly 80 percent of its THAAD interceptors and 50 percent of its Patriot interceptors, CNN reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the Pentagon’s inventory. One of CNN’s sources also claimed that the military had fired “virtually all” of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs). Oman and Iran have continued their talks over the future management of the Strait of…
Elevates StreamConnect security – now offers IPsec tunneling to bring AES-256 encryption directly to user data and IP headers, enabling secure mesh connectivity over 5G, SATCOM, or any global Layer 3 internet connection. Delivers enhanced voice performance for StreamCaster® 4000-series mobile ad hoc network (MANET) radios without requiring hardware upgrades. Boosts performance up to +6 dB of gain through transmit eigen-beamforming while utilizing select Spectrum Dominance 2.0 capabilities. To enhance the operator experience and wireless performance in the field, Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions company, has released its StreamScape 5.0.2.0 firmware update for StreamCaster? 4000-series MANET radios. Available immediately as…
Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires, Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Defensive Fires, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Product Office has issued a Sources Sought Notice to industry seeking information on technologies Next Generation C-sUAS Missile (NGCM) solution. This will inform a requirement for the development, integration, demonstration and production of extended-range, quick-response, missile to defeat group 2 and group 3 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) threats. The principal objectives for this effort are to develop, produce, and sustain a missile capability at extended ranges with rapid launch and reduced time-to-target over existing effectors. The Counter – Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) is…
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