Author: Tony Grist
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky – Turning another page in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) journey within the Army’s transformation and its emerging technologies, the Division now has plans underway to revolutionize military drone creation in preparation for their upcoming division training exercise – Operation Lethal Eagle. The Division began 3D manufacturing of small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at the EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center at Fort Campbell, Ky. “This is bigger than simply printing parts. We are reshaping the sUAS enterprise at the tactical level,” said Col. (Promotable) Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding officer for support of the 101st ABN DIV. He…
Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2 Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade. The initial contract will see prototypes delivered in early 2026, with the main production starting later that year. The total contract value is in the mid-single-digit million euro range. The M270 A2 MLRS will be the 17th military platform to use the Trailblazer, which was developed and…
GA-ASI’s Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles Impact SAN DIEGO – 10 December 2025 – On November 18, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) partners held their second “shark tank” style event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The event brought together emerging Dutch companies and attracted more than 350 attendees. BMNL provided Dutch businesses with an opportunity to present their capabilities for possible investment from GA-ASI, as well as other companies. The 16 companies that made pitches were selected from a pool of more than 70 companies that represented the best of the best of Dutch…
Nashville, TN — Dec 10, 2025 — ZeroTech Optics, a leader in precision optics engineered for shooters and hunters who demand performance without compromise, proudly announces the release of its newest additions to the acclaimed Vengeance series — the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Reticle and the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Illuminated Reticle (IR). Designed for those who live for the long shot, both models bring exceptional optical clarity, rugged dependability, and intuitive functionality to the modern marksman. Precision Engineered for Long-Range Confidence The Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 delivers dependable performance and crisp detail across its versatile magnification…
Special Operations Veterans Test Emerging Military Technology Under Live Combat ConditionsBOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 9, 2025 — Reveal Technology Inc., a veteran-founded defense technology company, today announced the premiere of “BattleLab” on VET Tv, a series that brings together former Special Operators with emerging military technology to test what works under real-world conditions, addressing a widening gap in U.S. defense modernization. The first-of-its-kind training environment puts cutting-edge defense systems through their paces in combat scenarios that mirror actual battlefield conditions. The series is hosted by Garrett Smith, CEO of Reveal Technology and Marine combat veteran, alongside co-hosts Phil Divinski and Jerad Watlington,…
Making PSYOP Great Again – Hegseth Reinstates Name, Dumps MISO Last week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth restored the use of Psychological Operations(PSYOP) to describe planned operations that convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences in an effort to influence the emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals in a manner favorable toward DoW objectives. This corrected policy decision in 2010 to replace the use of PSYOP which dates to the dawn of the Cold War with Military Information Support Operations (MlSO). The term MISO also caused a great deal of…
How a Pararescueman and a Combat Controller Created the Most Unique Field Pant in the Tactical World In a landscape crowded with look-alike tactical clothing, every company claims innovation, but two special operations veterans just disrupted the entire category with a laptop and a surprise drop. Introducing DinoCamTM, the world’s first operational camouflage made entirely from dinosaurs… and the first field pant engineered specifically for hot weather, maritime missions, shooting, hiking, and even jumping, designed by a Pararescueman and a Combat Controller who’ve lived the mission for real. And yes, the dinosaurs are intentional. THE OPERATORS BEHIND THE IDEA: JOEY…
The U.S. military seized an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in the Caribbean Wednesday, marking a new step in the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure the South American country’s government. The ship, which U.S. officials said is named Skipper, has previously been sanctioned, and a federal judge issued a warrant two weeks ago for its seizure due to its activities carrying Iranian oil. Footage released by Attorney General Pam Bondi showed American troops jumping out of helicopters to take control of the ship. “The oil tanker has been sanctioned by the United States due to its involvement in an illicit…
Watch full video on YouTube
Reptilia Announces the Launch of the AUS Mount for 36MM Magnified Optics HILLSBOROUGH, NC – December 11, 2025 – Reptilia, an industry leader in premium firearm accessories, is proud to announce the release of the AUS Mount, now engineered for 36mm diameter magnified optics. Purpose-built from the ground up, the AUS Mount expands Reptilia’s precision-focused product lineup with a rugged, streamlined solution for shooters who demand reliability in any environment. Designed to interface seamlessly with any M1913 Picatinny rail, the AUS Mount features Reptilia’s anti-snag, spring-loaded nitrided steel clamp paired with a custom flush-fit bolt system. Users can tighten the…