The future of military operations increasingly depends on the ability to see, understand and act faster with greater precision. During Exercise Drone Crucible 26.3 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, Sept. 26-Oct. 2, the Florida National Guard put that principle into practice by integrating unmanned aircraft systems, communications technology and situational awareness integration capabilities to give commanders a more complete picture of the battlefield. The U.S. National Drone Association hosted the event alongside the Florida National Guard and in concert with the War Department. Participants included personnel assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group; the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida National Guard; Navy SEAL Teams 10 and 7; the 2nd Marine Division; and U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations Command. The exercise tested unmanned systems and operational information sharing among military units and mission partners. Industry partners provided a secure platform that connected tactical users and enabled data sharing, supporting the Florida National Guard’s integration with the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command’s Homeland Tactical Assault Kit architecture. The Florida National Guard’s Situational Awareness Integration Team supported the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, during the exercise by integrating assault kit data and available video feeds…
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MoreSage Technologies Leads Industry in Digitization of Military Night Vision Goggles Company Addresses Market Challenges and Integration of AI ApplicationsWASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2026 — AUSA 2026 — Sage Technologies, an innovator in low-latency digital data processing and defense electronics, announced today the release of its DPVS military-grade digital night vision…
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 12-14 October, with this year’s motto set as “America’s Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force”. The American Rheinmetall family of companies along with key partners from Rheinmetall’s global enterprise will be on-site (booth #2825) showcasing some of…
Army’s Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate turns soldier feedback into fielded upgrades in weeks, not program cycles SARASOTA, Fla. – (Oct. 12, 2026) – Mountain Horse Solutions, a Global Ordnance company focused on mission-critical support, unmanned systems and integrated defense solutions, is delivering additional FD-1 interceptors to the U.S. Army…
Rapid technology transfer, 22-day manufacturing turnarounds and strategic global partnerships propel GM Defense’s record expansionWASHINGTON, D.C. — October 12, 2026 — Today at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, showcased the rapid acceleration of its global…
Federal agents raided the Washington, DC, area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, the Associated Press reported. Two people familiar with the search told AP it was conducted by agents of the Department of Homeland Security. Subscribe Today Get daily…
The price of Brent crude oil on Monday morning topped $105 per barrel—a two-week high—amid an escalation in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Houthis, an Iran-aligned group. President Donald Trump said Saturday he may join Saudi Arabia’s retaliatory strikes following attacks by the Houthis including on the main…
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MoreMATBOCK Monday: Next Gen Tarsier Eclipse For more than a decade, the Tarsier Eclipse has been MATBOCK’s number-one selling product. Today MATBOCK introduces its successor, the Tarsier Eclipse Pro. The original Tarsier Eclipse was built on the streets of Sadr City around one problem we kept facing: the need to…
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The range is quiet except for the sound of a sling shifting across nylon and metal. The rifle moves from one position to the next. Nothing dramatic happens. No missed targets. No timer. No visible failure. Then the stock catches on a piece of gear. The sling binds during a…
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MoreFirst-of-its-kind effort to close the gap between the benefits Veterans have earned and the benefits they receive NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 — CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has integrated CLEAR1, CLEAR’s secure identity platform, as part of…
While some visions of the futuristic battlefield remain in the realm of science fiction, modern conflicts have demonstrated that many emerging technologies are already a reality. Among them are Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, which can operate via remote control or autonomously…
The Kremlin said Saturday that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin relayed Iran’s terms for ending the war to President Donald Trump in a Friday phone call. According to the Russian state-backed RIA news agency, Dmitri Peskov, a government spokesman, said, “In coordination with the Iranian president, Putin conveyed the Iranian side’s…
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – October 8, 2026 Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, has expanded its REVEL series with the introduction of the REVEL Tactical, a modern lever-action rifle designed for versatility and performance. This new model joins the existing REVEL Classic and REVEL DLX, offering shooters enhanced features tailored for tactical…
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Supporting long-life programs with fixed-BOM storage solutions designed for demanding aerospace and space environmentsROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 8, 2026 — World Micro, a global distributor of electronic components and supply chain solutions, is highlighting its relationship with Flexxon and the company’s specialized storage portfolio designed to address a growing challenge across…
QUANTICO, Va. (AFNS) — For the first time, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has certified a cadre of special agents to both operate and instruct others on the Skydio X10D as part of a broader effort to expand small unmanned aircraft system operations across the agency. Last…
Caracal USA® joins PNDC in Booth 4326 at AUSA 2026, Oct. 12 – 15, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Nampa, Idaho (October 2026) – Caracal USA, a leading US-based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, will co-exhibit with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC)in Booth 4325…
