Author: Tony Grist

MDM 26 – Foundation Outdoors Freeze Dried Meals Foundation Outdoors got their start as a subcontractor for other freeze dried meal brands but eventually decided yo launch their own. Based in Utah, the addition of a military focused line of meals was a natural progression. Using all natural ingredients, their meals are known for their high caloric density and tastiness. They are definitely worth a try. One of the things that really drew me to this brand are their adventure dog treats made from all natural foods. Get their military catalog here. Read the full article here

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais that Louisiana had unconstitutionally added a second black-majority congressional district, and struck down its map as a racial gerrymander. In 2024, Louisiana had been forced to add this district due to a lower court ruling. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The 6–3 ruling split between the court’s conservative and liberal blocs. Associate Justice Samuel Alito penned the opinion, which represents a shift in the interpretation of Section 2 of Voting Rights Act of 1965, which made gerrymandering to dilute minority political representation illegal. The Supreme Court…

MDM 26 – WaterCube 10 Genesis Systems exhibited their WaterCube 10 which produces 10 gallons of fresh water per day out of thin air and will out produce its 6 gallon reservoir. Relying on a condensation system, it features multistage purification and a cartridge to reintroduce minerals to the water. Finally, it weighs 150 lbs and runs off of 120V AC / 12V DC. www.genesissystems.com/products/watercube10 Read the full article here

The U.S. weighed options to address the possibility of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran War ceasefire entered its 22nd day Wednesday. NBC reported Wednesday, citing an anonymous U.S. official, that the White House discussed options during Monday’s meeting in the Situation Room. Deliberations included whether the U.S. military presence in the strait should increase or decrease, and whether the U.S. should launch renewed operations there. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday morning that Iran “can’t get their act together,” adding that “they better get smart soon!” Trump reportedly met with oil executives…

MDM 26 – Colt Canada CMAR Colt gave a peak at the new Canadian Modular Assault Rifle being procured soon by Canada’s Department of National Defence. Unfortunately, the example on display did not include the new Colt Optics LVPO but it did have the Strategic Sciences Corp Multi Function Muzzle Device. Read the full article here

Julie Davis, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, is expected to retire in the coming weeks after having grown frustrated with President Donald Trump’s lack of support for the country, per a Financial Times report. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Davis, who has been the temporary chargé d’affaires in Kiev since last May, leaves an opening at a major post for the administration, which came into power pledged to bring the Russia–Ukraine War to a quick settlement. Negotiations so far have proven fruitless, and the White House has recently given the matter little attention as…

King Charles III of the United Kingdom addressed a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening, the first such speech from a British monarch in more than 30 years and only the second ever. In his speech, Charles paid tribute to the historic relationship between the U.S. and the UK. He also discussed contemporary issues, defending the importance of NATO and affirming support for Ukraine. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Listing similarities between the principles of the Magna Carta, the Enlightenment, and America’s founding documents, Charles observed that the principle of checks and balances had…

Purpose-built gear for people who live and work in demanding environments Carpinteria, CA (April 29, 2026) – ForgeLine Fieldwear™, the team behind Operational Fieldwear trusted by U.S. Special Operations Forces, is launching its first ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear™ collection—rugged, versatile apparel evolved from the same design philosophy used to build gear for no-fail environments. Created for people who treat clothing as equipment, not decoration, ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear™ is built for demanding work and life outside controlled environments. The Spring 2026 launch centers on the new Utility Series: jackets and pants made with ForgeLine’s performance ultra dry-waxed cotton, a PFAS-free fabric platform…

The former FBI director James Comey has been indicted and charged Tuesday with threatening President Donald Trump’s life over a post on Instagram depicting seashells spelling out “86 47,” according to a document released by the Department of Justice. “Eighty-six” is slang for “cancel” or “remove.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “James Comey disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump’s life and posted it on Instagram for the world to see,” FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference announcing the indictment. This will be the second time the Trump administration has taken Comey…

Newly certified payload works across drones, robots, and radiation detection systems to speed deployment of GPS-denied mapping and fused CBRN visualizationsQUANTICO, VA, April 28, 2026 — Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2026, Teledyne FLIR Defense announced the expansion of its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the certification of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR Payload. The agreement will deliver Emesent’s GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities across Teledyne FLIR’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ground robots, and radiation detection platforms.  The Emesent–Teledyne FLIR combination addresses a GPS-denial gap in air and ground domains where unmanned systems can lose GPS connectivity in common operating areas, such as tunnels, urban structures, and CBRN-contaminated spaces. Using LiDAR-based Simultaneous Localization…