The BLACKJACK name isn’t new. It traces back to indigenous Mobile Guerrilla Force units advised by U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Small teams operating in difficult terrain, often without support, relying on gear that had to work every time. That thinking carries forward here. The current BLACKJACK line is modeled after the issue packs MYSTERY RANCH makes for the USSOCOM SPEAR program. They are the product of the same design and development process but with a few small changes for commercial offering. The most notable difference is that the BLACKJACK packs have 1 inch web and hardware on the compression straps instead of ¾ inch, and the compression is slightly simplified on the 50 liter pack. The critical throughline of all these packs is the MYSTERY RANCH Military Light Frame (MLF). Utilizing MYSTERY RANCH’s innovative frame construction with four vertical and three horizontal stays made from a nearly indestructible poly-glass composite. It’s rigid vertically for load transfer but moves with the user under load. The system drops a pound from the older NICE Frame design while improving functionality and interface with body armor. The patented Futura Yoke allows quick micro-adjustments to dial in torso fit. The BVS system stabilizes the…
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MoreHDT Robotics Delivers Hunter WOLF Unmanned Ground Vehicles to US Army GOAT Training at Fort Polk FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 11, 2026 — HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the U.S. Army 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana, as part of the Army’s…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga., May 7, 2026 — Sigma Defense is proud to announce its sponsorship and technical partnership supporting the grand opening of the Georgia Engineering, AI & Robotics (GEAR) Lab at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia. The GEAR Lab is a cutting-edge, hands-on innovation space designed…
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Saab Strengthens RBS 70 NG with New Bolide 2 Missile Saab has launched the new Bolide 2 missile for the RBS 70 short-range air defence missile system. Bolide 2 brings a larger warhead and better terminal flight performance for superior capability, and an improved modular design to allow for future…
The UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed in a speech Monday to prove critics wrong and fight any challenge to his leadership of the Labour Party after sharp losses in local elections last week have emboldened challengers and left Starmer’s government on the brink. In his speech delivered to members…
• Hybrid threats from drones and sabotage are increasing• Multi-threat protection aims to secure critical infrastructure• Rheinmetall and Telekom combine their expertise to deliver effective protection• Joint presentation at the AFCEA security trade show starting May 12, 2026, in Bonn Rheinmetall and Telekom plan to jointly…
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MoreWASHINGTON — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and leaders from Anduril, Boeing, General Dynamics, L3Harris, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Palantir, Perennial Autonomy and RTX announced May 5 that they will “sprint” to conduct a series of combined Army and defense industry partnered hackathon events to integrate critical military…
A ceasefire to the conflict entered its 34th day on Monday, after President Donald Trump said that Tehran’s latest response to a U.S. proposal to end the Iran War is “totally unacceptable.” Trump made the statement in Truth Social post published late afternoon on Sunday, shortly after he said he…
HunterSeven Foundation Offering Cancer Screening During SOF Week Limited spaces remain for SOF Week Screening for 25 types of cancers, using one tube of blood. Plus skin checks using the non-invasive Derma Sensor for at-risk veterans… for free! At Jackson’s Bistro (601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.) Tuesday, May 19th 18:00…
For decades, warfighters have accepted unnecessary weight as part of the job. Extra ounces became extra pounds. Extra pounds became fatigue. Fatigue became slower movement, reduced endurance, and increased physical wear over time. Everyone acknowledged the burden. Few questioned whether it was avoidable. Blue Force Gear did. Long before “lightweight” became an industry buzzword, Blue…
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MoreYUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. — In the past, testing a gun tube required an accompanying weapon system. The future is here where that is no longer necessary. Yuma Test Center acquired a proof gun system, or PGS, developed by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center which allows a…
A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 32nd day Saturday as the U.S. awaits an Iranian response to the latest American proposal, amid heightened tensions following U.S. and Iranian strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters in recent days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was reported by…
The U.S. on Friday slapped sanctions on three Chinese satellite companies for allegedly providing imagery to Iran that helped it target American troops in the region. “Today’s action holds China-based entities accountable for their support to Iran,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement. The move comes days…
The Labour Party suffered losses in local and regional elections across England and Wales on Thursday while Reform UK, a right-wing populist party led by Nigel Farage, made major gains. Local elections in the United Kingdom are seen as a reflection of the popularity of the ruling party and prime…
Beez Combat Systems FPV Goggle Tactical Headband Strap The FPV Goggle Tactical Headband Strap is engineered for operators who demand reliability when it matters most. Designed from the ground up for tactical drone operations, this headband system eliminates the failure points found in stock goggle straps. The 2″ elastic headband…
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A modern threat, a measured response. Across the world, the use of small, often commercially derived drones has become a defining feature of modern conflict. Cheap, adaptable and increasingly capable, these systems are used for surveillance, targeting and attack by both state and non-state actors. In response, the RAF has developed a layered…
Acquisition to Deliver Stronger More Integrated Solutions for Clients Photo Caption (L to R): Vince Kuchar, President, RMC Global, and David Wechsler, President and CEO, ABS Group (HOUSTON) ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of?RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial…
Ocean State Innovations / 1947 LLC Attends SOF WEEK 2026 Let’s connect in Tampa – peter@osinnovate.com To preview our wide range of Military & Nylon Tactical Fabrics along with our specialty production products: Curv Tactical / ITW Plastic Hardware / SX Defense Metal Hardware / CORDURA Velcro / First Spear…
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Tuesday that the procedure state Democrats used to hold a referendum allowing the state government to draw a new congressional map was unconstitutional. The new map could have added as many as four seats to the Democratic delegation in the upcoming midterm elections. …
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met at the White House Thursday afternoon for a meeting that lasted more than two hours. Although the conversation between the U.S. and Brazilian presidents was scheduled as a joint appearance before reporters, Trump and Lula met in…
