Author: Tony Grist
The Waterproof Aircrew Survival Pack from Watershed was developed as an airtight and waterproof backpack system for isolated personnel. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, think downed flyer. In addition to keeping critical survival gear organized and dry thanks to the 44” YKK Aquaseal zipper which creates an airtight, waterproof clamshell-style opening, it offers approximately 37 lbs of buoyancy in sea water when inflated. Inside there are two laser cut Tegris panels for organization of SERE items, as well as storage pockets for the GAU-5A Aircrew Survival Rifle and magazines. On the outside, the WASP features a laser…
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FORT POLK, La.—At the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Soldiers from the 7th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion are focused on a critical aspect of modern conflict: psychological warfare. As they integrate with the 82nd Airborne Division for a demanding training rotation, they are not only honing traditional skills but are also testing the very future of their craft. Armed with experimental AI systems, tactical drones, and modern versions of classic deception tools, these Soldiers are on the front lines of defining information dominance for the next conflict. For PSYOP units, JRTC is the ultimate proving ground. “Coming out to a…
As the Army enhances Soldier lethality, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition’s (JPEO A&A) Product Manager (PdM) Small Caliber Ammunition is developing the XM1224 Hybrid-Anti Materiel Round (HAMR) precision cartridge for the MK22 Precision Sniper Rifle. No matter the operational environment, snipers continue to maintain relevancy and technologies to sense and see farther demand persistent investment in precision sniper ammunition. Traditionally, this has meant equipping snipers with multiple weapon systems and ammunition types, which increased load. The XM1224 HAMR will deliver improved accuracy and performance when compared to the existing M1162 round and addresses the anticipated capability gap…
Arsenal Inc., a premier American importer and manufacturer of semi-automatic Kalashnikov pattern firearms, is proud to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to the nation and the freedoms it represents. The United States of America marks this milestone as a quarter millennium defined by freedom, innovation, and determination. From its founding, the nation understood that independence from tyranny required more than words, it required the means to fight for it. The Continental Army relied on a wide range of arms, but it was imported firearms, most notably the French Charleville musket, that ultimately filled most of…
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Galvion Invests in Sentinel Photonics to Accelerate Frontline Laser Threat Protection Farnborough, UK, 6th May 2026: Galvion, a leader in integrated soldier systems, has announced a strategic investment in Sentinel Photonics to accelerate the deployment of advanced laser detection and protection technologies to allied forces. The partnership combines Sentinel’s operationally proven laser threat detection and protection technology with Galvion’s expertise in soldier system integration and its global defence relationships. The investment will support continued product development and the integration of laser defence capabilities into soldier systems and broader defence platforms. It is also expected to deepen North American engagement with laser defence as…
Axios, citing anonymous officials, claimed the White House believes the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end the war, as a ceasefire to the conflict entered its 29th day on Wednesday. However, the burst of optimism sparked by the Axios report subsided by mid-morning as analysts expressed skepticism while holding out hope for some diplomatic progress. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump said that “Project Freedom,” the U.S. Navy’s mission to escort commercial vessels through the strait would be “paused for a short period of time” at “the request of…