Author: Tony Grist

FORT POLK, La. — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) took another major step toward Army transformation this month as Soldiers from the Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company (MFRC), 3rd Mobile Brigade, tested and trained for its first time with the Tactical Electronic Warfare System–Infantry (TEWS-I) integrated onto an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) during a Joint Readiness Training Center rotation, April 7–17, 2026. The integration marks a milestone for the Army and the Division: TEWS-I now mounted on the ISV, a lightweight, highly mobile platform designed for rapid air assault and distributed operations. According to General Dynamics Mission Systems, TEWS-I on the…

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve after Jerome Powell’s term ends, faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Democrats interrogated Warsh about his ability to maintain the central bank’s independence under pressure from the president to cut rates. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) asked Warsh why Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Warsh would cut interest rates as Fed chairman.  “The president never asked me to commit to interest rate cuts at any particular meeting over the period of my tenure at the Fed,” Warsh said. “He didn’t ask for it. He didn’t demand it.…

INKAS® is proud to announce the release of its first-ever armored Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into next-generation ultra-luxury vehicle platforms. As one of the most refined SUVs in the world, the Cullinan Series II represents the pinnacle of automotive craftsmanship. INKAS® enhances this platform with a fully integrated armoring solution, engineered to deliver comprehensive protection while preserving the vehicle’s original design, performance, and driving experience. At the core of the build is a precision-engineered armored capsule, providing 360° ballistic protection through the integration of certified ballistic steel, multi-layer armored glass, and advanced…

FULDA, GERMANY, 20 April 2026 Mehler Systems, a global leader in ballistic protection and tactical gear solutions, has signed a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire a major stake in Craig International Ballistics (CIB). The acquisition is still pending approval under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act of Australia. Following the transaction, Craig International Ballistics will become part of the Mehler Systems Group – joining the group as a trusted partner. CIB will work closely with Mehler Protection’s body and platform armour divisions while continuing to operate under its established brand and local leadership. Headquartered in Queensland, the Australian…

A two-week ceasefire to the Iran War is set to expire on Tuesday as Iran says they still have no plans yet to attend talks to negotiate a deal. In an X post on Monday, Iranian Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said that “Trump, by imposing a siege and violating the ceasefire, seeks to turn this negotiating table—in his own imagination—into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering.” “We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats,” he added.  President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning told CNBC’s Squawk Box that the U.S. and Iran are “going…

Ruggedised Second Skin Enclosures for Fujinon SX Camera Range Hereford, UK – The International Special Training Facility development cell is releasing the first 3D printed deployment-ready rugged second skin enclosures, manufactured from our specially developed resin to withstand harsh environments for the Fujinon SX Camera Range. This innovative product is designed to enhance operational capabilities, ensuring reliability and protection for critical equipment in demanding environments: Since 2011, The International Special Training Facility has provided covert tactical and technical training, products and design to Special Forces, Law Enforcement CT-TSU and Government Security Services & Agencies. ISTF is an independent organisation, with…

Delta Three Oscar and Craig International Ballistics Announce NIJ 0101.07 Testing for Next Generation Body Armour Blacksburg, Virginia, April 17th 2026 – Delta Three Oscar, the tactical division of D3O, the global leader in advanced protection materials, and Craig International Ballistics (CIB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance ballistic systems, today jointly announce successful testing of five new standalone hard armour plate models against the latest NIJ0101.07 test standard incorporating D3O’s next-generation Ballistic™ foam. The testing validates the performance of the newly developed armour systems under the National Institute of Justice’s latest and most stringent ballistic protection standard. The newmodels integrate…

Beecher Tactical – 3D Printed Plate Carrier Back in 2006 I wrote in my introduction to the book “Battle Rattle” about the future of load carriage and my prediction that one day we would no longer sew fabric together but rather use either glue or welding to form our gear. Beecher Tactical has taken it in a different direction and used additive manufacturing to print a plate carrier. It comes as a DIY kit that you have to string together. In addition to the full carrier, Beecher offers magazine and other pouches. Beecher Tactical is committed to developing a fully…

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