Author: Tony Grist

XD Tyton™ helps agencies unlock the power of iOS and iPadOS inside classified networks — securely and compliantly.  COLUMBIA, MD. May 5, 2026: Owl Cyber Defense (Owl), the leader in cross domain network security, today announced the launch of XD Tyton™, a breakthrough solution that provides an approved secure gateway for iOS and iPadOS into air-gapped networks for the first time. XD Tyton helps agencies leverage the full performance and productivity of iPhone and iPad devices in critical enclave networks, redefining what is possible for secure mobility.  Built to work within the iOS and iPadOS secure update architecture, XD Tyton…

Barboursville, VA — May 5, 2026 — 38 Sierra, a Virginia-based provider of specialized counter-UAS training, announces Drone Incident Response Training (DIRT), a specialized training program designed to prepare personnel to safely assess and manage grounded, crashed, suspicious, or potentially weaponized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Most counter-UAS training focuses on detection, airspace monitoring, and drone interdiction. DIRT focuses on what happens after the drone is on the ground. Whether a drone is abandoned, has crashed, is found near sensitive infrastructure, or is associated with suspicious activity, the operational challenge changes the moment it becomes a grounded aircraft. At that point,…

HOHENFELS, Germany — Soldiers assigned to the newly established Eerie Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, used first-person-view drone systems to enhance reconnaissance capabilities during Joint Multinational Readiness Center exercises in Hohenfels, Germany. Acting as the opposing force during the exercise, the company replicated a modern battlefield threat by combining emerging drone technology and electronic warfare with traditional infantry tactics, creating a realistic training environment for rotational units. Established in December, Eerie Company specializes in short-, mid- and long-range reconnaissance to provide timely, accurate battlefield intelligence. The unit was created to address the evolving demands of modern warfare and to…

Taking place on April 26-30, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, visitors to Booth 703 will witness a powerful, integrated ecosystem of sensing solutions for government and security force projects. Visitors to SPIE Defense + Security 2026 will discover how a collective of Teledyne business units and subsidiaries is advancing defense applications through high-performance sensing and imaging technologies. Accelerating insight through advanced IR imaging Central to the showcase will be research and science cameras from Teledyne FLIR, developed to provide exceptional infrared (IR) imaging performance in demanding environments. Combining advanced detector technologies, high-speed…

Wave Relay® MANET as preferred network for Atlas UAS, Mako and Mako Lite USVs NEW YORK – May 5, 2026 – Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in advanced networking solutions, announced today that AEVEX, a defense technology company providing autonomous unmanned systems and mission solutions for U.S. and allied customers, has joined Persistent’s Wave Relay® Ecosystem. AEVEX is integrating the Wave Relay® MANET into its Atlas unmanned aerial system (UAS) and its Mako and Mako Lite unmanned surfaced vessels (USVs).   • Atlas is a Group II UAS supporting ISR and precision-strike mission variants;   • Mako and Mako…

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 4 May 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Terma, a leading defence and aerospace company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to establish a strategic collaboration focused on advancing layered counter-UAS capabilities. Both companies bring complementary, mission proven counter-UxS technologies to the collaboration, including AI-enabled UAS detection, electronic warfare systems, and command?and?control software. The MOU establishes a structured framework to validate, build interoperability, and operationalise complementary counter-UAS capabilities, with the objective of coordinated market engagement between DroneShield and Terma. This collaboration also provides a pathway for customers…

The Department of Defense announced Friday that it has signed agreements with seven major technology companies—Google parent Alphabet, OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, SpaceX, and Reflection—to deploy artificial intelligence tools on classified military networks. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The Pentagon said the deals will help establish the U.S. military as an “AI-first fighting force.”  The announcements come amid a continuing feud with Anthropic after the company said it objected to requests that would allow its technology to be used for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems. In late February, President Donald Trump ordered…

U.S. officials insist that a ceasefire to the Iran War—which entered its 28th day on Tuesday—is still in effect after the truce was tested by several attacks reported in the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. and Iran continuing to dispute control over the waterway. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine told reporters on Tuesday morning that attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have not crossed what the U.S. views as a threshold for terminating the ceasefire. “Since the ceasefire was announced, Iran has fired at commercial vessels nine times and seized two container…

Award establishes Switchblade 400 as key component of Army’s enduring next-generation loitering munition program ARLINGTON, Va.– AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has been awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program to support the rapid development, delivery and testing of the Switchblade® 400 loitering munition. The award establishes Switchblade 400, AV’s medium-range, man-portable, anti-armor loitering munition, as a key component of the Army’s LASSO program, supporting the service’s modernization priorities for rapidly deployable, precision strike capabilities that can operate effectively in contested environments. “This award reflects the…

CZ-USA announced a series of leadership transitions designed to ensure continuity and support the company’s continued expansion in the U.S. market. Following a year of strong revenue and profit growth, these changes position the organization for sustained success and a seamless evolution of leadership. After two years of rebuilding the CZ brand in the U.S. market, Petr Pistelak, President of CZ-USA, will transition back to Colt CZ Group in the Czech Republic, where he will oversee international sales initiatives for Colt and Dan Wesson. This transition is driven by family medical considerations. Pistelak’s primary objective during his tenure was to…