Author: Tony Grist

Cost-effective, low-SWaP electronics enable small airborne platforms to conduct missions in contested environments BAE Systems has launched its Shadow EW™ family of compact electronic warfare (EW) solutions designed for a diverse and growing range of small airborne platforms. The solutions provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, improving mission effectiveness in contested environments. Shadow EW represents a critical shift in how BAE Systems develops and delivers innovative, cost-effective EW solutions with the agility and scale required to support the demands of the U.S. Department of War. BAE Systems can produce Shadow EW systems in high quantities at a low cost,…

The plate stops it. The question is what you feel.

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. —   62d Maintenance Group personnel completed a four-day, hands-on training program on the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sept. 3, 2026. The training, which is the first of its kind in Air Mobility Command, included classroom instruction and practical applications of the system, introducing new, timely and safe capabilities into routine maintenance operations. The 62d Airlift Wing is the first unit within AMC to fully implement a dedicated sUAS training and qualification program for maintenance inspections on the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The program is designed to be a streamlined,…

Irving, TX – After months of anticipation and even more time spent developing, field-testing, and fine-tuning, Muddy is thrilled to announce the official launch of two all-new camouflage layering systems engineered exclusively for female hunters.“Finally,” said Josette Colver, Senior Marketing Manager. “Female hunters can quit compromising. Created for hunters, by hunters, these camo lineups deliver flattering fits and remain functional in the field throughout the season. Every fabric, pocket, stitch, and layer was intentionally designed using extensive field testing and feedback from field staff, pro-staff, and in-house experts, resulting in a system built around how women move, hunt, and perform,…

On Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) provided Congress with an estimate of the Iran War’s costs. According to CENTCOM, the war has cost $43.6 billion through September 3, with the majority of expenses ($28.1 billion) coming from munitions replacement costs. This figure is likely an underestimate, as it doesn’t appear to include the costs of reopening damaged U.S. facilities in the Mideast or fuel expenses. Although other administration officials have given top-line estimates, this is the first unclassified breakdown of the war’s costs by service and category since hostilities began in February.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in…

A decision on the NFA injunction. He walks through it.

On Friday, the U.S. and Danish governments confirmed that a deal had been reached regarding the status of Greenland. In a social media post announcing the breakthrough, Trump described the agreement as giving “the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” He also said the deal will prevent U.S. adversaries from establishing a military presence in Greenland or making “sensitive investments” in the island. Although the full text has yet to be released, the deal appears to stop short of the president’s previous demands for full U.S.…

Your phone, at the border. The court weighed in.

The DOJ’s own lawyers, against the age ban.

NestAI to Bring Adaptive AI into Electronic Warfare Platforms Saab and NestAI partner to build defence systems that keep improving after they are fielded. NestAI has entered a partnership with Saab to bring adaptive AI into selected parts of Saab’s electronic warfare platform. The capability is developed through NestOS, NestAI’s adaptive operating system for modern battlefield operations. For European armed forces, it marks a step toward sensor systems that do not just perform at delivery but continue to improve throughout their operational life. Saab’s sensor technology, which already sets a high standard in the field, serves as the first step…