Author: Tony Grist
Rheinmetall is one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the Western world and is continuing to significantly expand its production capacity through the Project Firepower. For this purpose, one of Europe’s largest and most modern powder factories is being constructed at Rheinmetall’s long-standing Aschau am Inn site, which is also home to the headquarters of its subsidiary Rheinmetall Nitrochemie. The Minister-President of the Free State of Bavaria, Dr Markus Söder, Member of the Bavarian Parliament, the Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, Dr Nils Schmid, and the Bavarian Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and…
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., July 23, 2026 — HDT Robotics, LLC dba BLADE, a leader in highly capable robotic systems, announced today its selection as one of five industry partners for the U.S. Army’s Project Sustainment initiative. This critical National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) program focuses on automating supply distribution in contested environments to keep soldiers out of harm’s way. To meet the demanding requirements of the contract, BLADE’s Advanced Battle Lab is putting forward the Dire WOLF, a rugged six-wheeled diesel-electric hybrid variant of its proven WOLF-X robotic combat vehicle. The Dire WOLF represents the culmination of over two decades of BLADE’s cutting-edge…
Buy One Strike Modular Chassis (SMC) 10/22 Kit and Get a Free Strike Dojo Zero Grip Strike Industries will include a free Strike Dojo Zero Grip with the purchase of a Strike Modular Chassis (SMC) 10/22 Kit. CHASSIS FEATURES: • Machined from premium 6061-T6 aluminum for maximum durability.• Extended ARCA Swiss rail for seamless bipod and tripod integration.• Integrated M-LOK slots on all sides for versatile accessory mounting.• Modular design allows you to strip it down for a lightweight build.• Fully compatible with standard AR-15 grips and Picatinny stock GRIP FEATURES: • Engineered palm swell for enhanced shooting control.• Upright…
ITASCA, IL – July 24th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of General (Ret) Joseph L. Votel to its Board of Directors. General Votel brings a distinguished record of military leadership, strategic expertise, and a lifelong commitment to serving the nation’s warfighters. General Joseph L. Votel is a retired U.S. Army Four-Star officer and former Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), where he was responsible for U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle East, the Levant, and Central and South Asia. During his 39 years in…
Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026. Read the full article here
FY 27-31 Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies Cycle Now Open The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program has proven its ability to bypass bureaucratic delays and deliver capabilities directly to the warfighter. By transitioning over 100 critical technologies to date, APFIT ensures the Department of War maintains absolute battlefield dominance. The FY27-1 APFIT selection cycle is now open! Reach out directly by emailing [email protected] or schedule a virtual meeting with the APFIT team on the website: ac.cto.mil/apfit – Via DoW CTO Read the full article here
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs of between 10 and 12.5 percent on goods from a slew of countries Friday in an attempt to preserve the president’s tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down his Liberation Day tariffs. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The new tariffs went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, the same time the stopgap tariffs Trump enacted after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariffs expired. The duties, imposed under the aegis of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, target 80 countries for allegedly failing to prohibit…
On a reconnaissance patrol, breaking down the load to reconfigure kit isn’t an option. The FirstSpear IMBREX™ OFFSET RECONNAISSANCE CHEST RIG is a purpose-built, split-front chest rig engineered specifically for the SOF reconnaissance and patrol operator managing simultaneous movement, communications, and weapon employment without stopping to reconfigure kit. It opens laterally like a garment, not over the head, allowing the operator to don, doff, and adjust mission-essential gear without compromising the loadout. Ammunition, dual-radio carriage, End User Device (EUD) management, and medical and signal carriage for four CAT tourniquets and four NSN chemlights are integrated into a single low-profile platform…
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