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FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — As the battlefield continually shifts toward unmanned aircraft systems, Fort Indiantown Gap is expanding its UAS and counter-UAS training opportunities. Several ranges at the installation have been altered in recent months to allow for UAS and counter-UAS training so service members are prepared when they are deployed to hostile environments, said Kurt Spieles, the Gap’s range program coordinator. “Small, unmanned aircraft systems have become a defining and complex component of the modern battlefield,” Spieles said. “Soldiers and units training at Fort Indiantown Gap need realistic, hands-on experience operating UAS for their own missions and, just…

Allen Control Systems Selected for US Marine Corps Ground Based Air Defense Program Bullfrog Autonomous Weapon Station to Be Integrated Into Marine Corps Formations for Counter-Drone MissionsAUSTIN, Texas—Allen Control Systems (ACS) today announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has selected its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon system under the service’s Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) program to counter the growing threat of low-cost weaponized drones. The GBAD program equips Marines with fully integrated air defense solutions that detect, track, and defeat airborne threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft. The Marine Corps will integrate Bullfrog into the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System…

Citing White House sources, it was reported Tuesday that the Trump administration has approved a deal to grant Saudi Arabia a civilian nuclear program.Subscribe TodayGet daily emails in your inboxUnder the agreement, Saudi Arabia would receive nuclear power reactors and potentially a facility for enriching uranium locally. The U.S. would in exchange get contracts for American companies to construct those facilities. The Journal reported, “Westinghouse Electric and its AP1000 reactor would be among the biggest beneficiaries.”Saudi Arabia reportedly rejected monitoring and inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s “Additional Protocol.”Reactions to the move varied. The Atlantic Council’s director of its…

The Trump administration said Monday that it will impose an additional 50 percent tariff on about $20 billion in Canadian goods, escalating a trade dispute that has simmered between the neighboring countries since the beginning of the president’s term. The new rate, scheduled to take effect next month, will mainly affect the Canadian auto, alcohol, and dairy industries. The White House framed the tariffs as a response to Canadian discrimination against American producers through provincial restrictions targeting those same industries.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The duties will apply even to goods that qualify for…

Successful Completion of Ex RHINO BIZZ Builds on Historic UK Live-Fire Milestone with 2 PARA, Validates the British Army’s First Long-Range Autonomous Strike Missions with Live Kinetic Payloads TAMPA, Fla. and SWINDON, U.K., July 16, 2026 — JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced today that XTEND, a leader in software systems and artificial intelligence-powered robotics, successfully supported the British Army during Ex RHINO BIZZ, a major drone and electronic warfare exercise conducted at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) in Alberta, Canada. The exercise represents the latest milestone in XTEND’s expanding collaboration with the British Army following the historic…

President Donald Trump on Wednesday again threatened to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure after the 11th consecutive night of American strikes on the Islamic Republic. In a Truth Social post Wednesday morning, Trump wrote that “any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz,” the U.S. “will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT.” CENTCOM claimed Tuesday night that its latest round of strikes targeted “Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure.” Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones at Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Iranian media…

TacJobs – Lumenier Has Multiple Positions Lumenier is expanding — and we’re hiring! Our new headquarters marks the next chapter in our growth as we continue developing advanced FPV and unmanned aerial systems. We’re looking for talented people to join our team in Palmetto, FL: Technical Support Representative – Commercial Military Account Manager Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Systems Engineer Work alongside engineers, pilots, and creators building technology that performs when it matters most. Join Lumenier and help shape the future of unmanned aviation. Apply here. Read the full article here

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Beez Combat Systems – Predator Ghillie Leg Chaps Today’s battlefield demands adaptable equipment. Operators may transition from open terrain to dense woodland, urban environments or mixed vegetation during a single mission. The Predator Ghillie™ product line was designed around scalable signature management allowing users to customize their level of concealment as conditions change. The Leg Chaps integrate seamlessly with other Beez Combat Systems Predator Ghillie™ products including helmet covers, backpack covers and wraps. Together, these components create a comprehensive camouflage system capable of reducing visual recognition and disrupting the human silhouette across multiple environments. Offered in multiple colors and patterns.…

Above: Men’s Summit Sun Hoodie (first) and Women’s Summit Sun Hoodie (Second), designed to manage solar load and heat stress during sustained movement in hot, exposed operational environments. Beyond Clothing’s Summit Sun Hoodie is a lightweight exposuremanagement layer designed for warmweather and alpine operations where prolonged sun exposure, sweat accumulation, and heat retention can directly impact operator endurance and effectiveness. The garment is engineered to remain onbody throughout movement cycles, reducing friction and simplifying kit management in hot conditions and reflects Beyond Clothing’s systemdriven design methodology, addressing heat and exposure as primary environmental threats rather than secondary concerns. Core design attributes of the Summit Sun Hoodie…