US Army Places $52+ Million Order for Skydio X10D, the Largest Single-Vendor Tactical sUAS Order in Army History Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced an order exceeding $52 million for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army. The order is the largest small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) procurement from a single manufacturer in the Army’s history and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours. This order reflects the decisive role small autonomous systems now play in modern conflict and the Army’s commitment to putting those capabilities in soldiers’ hands. It also shows that the United States can deliver world-class drone capability at the scale and speed required by today’s operational environment. Mark Valentine, Global Head of National Security Strategy The Skydio X10D system delivers world-leading intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) capability at the platoon level, with technologies tested under the most severe conditions, including those found on the modern battlefield. Designed for survivability and resiliency in contested environments, it is capable of flying autonomously, without GPS, using onboard navigation cameras to map terrain in real time and maintain flight in contested environments. Its multiband radio provides seamless connectivity…
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MoreTo counter the rapidly evolving threat from hostile unmanned aircraft systems, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has championed a groundbreaking enterprise-level agreement to provide a cutting-edge command-and-control solution through a strategic action. Awarded by Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, the initiative directly addresses the critical interoperability challenge that…
The war on Iran entered its 22nd day Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering “winding down” military operations. Trump repeated the claim Friday night on Truth Social, saying Washington was “getting very close to meeting our objectives,” despite the continued obstruction of the Strait…
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MoreNew from Hill People – The Traveler Duffel Hill Pople Gear just released the Traveler Duffel and it is cool. It combines a duffel with a compartment for separate compartment for sensitive items. Designed to accept a broken down AR-15, its use is as limited as your imagination. Compartments: Fully…
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Dunnagan Global Armor Strategies, LLC Is Open For Business Dunnagan Global Armor Strategies, LLC is proud to announce its official launch. We are a defense-market advisory firm focused on the global commercialization of advanced armor and personal protection technologies. Our work centers on helping innovators expand into international defense markets…
Trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine have been suspended, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday, signaling another setback in efforts to revive broader negotiations. Peskov said the process “is on pause,” though Moscow and Kiev remain in contact on humanitarian matters, including prisoner exchanges and the…
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The principal civilian advisor to the U.S. secretary of war for all matters related to special operations forces and the most senior military SOF leader provided testimony at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill today on the SOF community’s capabilities and challenges it faces ahead. During the…
Since moving to NW Florida, I’ve been a fan of off-body carry when it comes to my EDC. It offers many advantages, most of which are connected in some way to the wonderful humidity and weather we have here. In the last year, I’ve added a new aspect of life,…
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Some time back I wrote an article about the Caracal Enhanced F, a 9mm pistol that was turning heads with its strength and reliability. Now I want to look at what Caracal is doing today, the CMP9 & CMP9K: Hard-use platforms built for real work. Some guns show up looking…
March 19, 2026 – Kitchener, Ontario The Government of Canada is committed to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to ensure they receive the equipment they need to achieve mission success and protect Canadians. Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement),…
The ONLY fielded, wheeled howitzer, made in the U.S.A. that delivers revolutionary 360-degree firing, mobility, lethality, and survivability FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 18, 2026?– SIGMA, Elbit Systems of America’s (Elbit America) fielded offering for the United States Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program will be on rare display at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, March 24-26, 2026. Built in Charleston,…
