Luke Nicastro talks to the Aspen Institute’s Yameen Huq about the new White House AI Accord, concerns about AI risk, and how the issue is playing politically in the midterms and beyond. Recorded September 29, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: White House Forges New AI Accord, w/ Yameen Huq appeared first on The American Conservative. Read the full article here
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MoreAutonomously emplaced Versatile Networked Obstacle Munitions (VNOM) system restores counter-mobility capability FORT WAYNE, Ind. – General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been selected by the U.S. Army Project Manager Close Combat Systems to develop and demonstrate the Versatile Networked Obstacle Munitions (VNOM) System,…
American Rheinmetall’s Maine production facility will manufacture and upgrade thousands of MK93 enhanced softmount systems under a new order supporting U.S. Army requirements through defense contractor ADS Inc and the Defense Logistics Agency. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue through October 2027. The order includes production of…
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Consumer confidence fell in September amid worsening concerns about high energy costs and general inflation, according to a monthly survey by The Conference Board published Tuesday. “The Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated notably in September, following two prior months of softening,” said Dana Peterson, the nonprofit’s chief economist. “Over the next…
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An Iranian government spokeswoman said that Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi presented an American counterproposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz at a Wednesday cabinet meeting. Fatemeh Mohajerani said in a Wednesday post on X that the counterproposal had been delivered through Qatari mediators, but she did not describe its substance.…
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MoreNew South Florida campus projected to manufacture approximately 1 billion primers annually and create more than 200 jobs. Stuart, Fla. (September 2026) – Ikonick Energetics today officially opened its new primer manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Florida, marking a milestone for domestic ammunition component production. The invitation-only…
MAG Exchange Industry Night (ANG & ARC) October 26-27 in Tuscon We are just under a month out from this year’s MAG Exchange Industry Night held in convention with the ANG & ARC WEPTAC Conference, October 26-27 in Tuscon, Arizona. Although MAG Exchange is open to the public, the target…
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SIG SAUER – LTAW During last week’s SIG NEXT event in New Hampshire they announced the launch of the LTAW, a modernized version of the famous Low Visibility Assault Weapon first introduced well over a decade ago for use by Special Operations Forces. LTAW is a bit of a play…
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MoreShadow Tech Launches New 4 Section Tripod The 4 Section Carbon Fiber Tripod NCT-PIGlite-CF4 is the next evolution of the tried-and-true PIGlite-CF4. Proudly built in the USA and upgraded based on years of professional experience and user feedback. Designed for backpackers, outdoorsmen, and end-users who don’t have the luxury to…
WASHINGTON — About 97 percent of Soldiers have taken the Neurocognitive Assessment Tool assessment, helping medical professionals combat the effects of blast overpressure and low-level blast exposure, the Army’s top leader overseeing safety and occupational health said. “It demonstrates our commitment to cognitive safety, medical readiness and warfighting capability,” said…
SOFWERX, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Executive Office–Maritime (PEO-M), will host an assessment event 2-20 November, 2026, that provides Special Operations Forces operators and Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) vendors opportunities for collaboration, hands-on experimentation, and assessment. Data collected during these events will inform development of the USV…
President Trump said Sunday that he anticipated U.S. and Iranian negotiators would continue talks on the war this week, following his reported rejection of an Iranian proposal over the weekend. “I expect more talks with Iran [this week],” the president told Axios. “They want to make a deal, but it…
ALPHARETTA, G.A. – September 28, 2026 – BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Products Group brand, is seeing widespread adoption of its duty holsters among law enforcement and military agencies around the globe. As agencies evaluate modern alternatives for their officers and operators, the BlackPoint Duty Series is gaining momentum…
MATBOCK Monday: MWAD 2.0 Building on the success of the Multi Weapon Aiming Device (MWAD) 1.0, we are proud to introduce the next generation: the MWAD 2.0. This new and improved model enhances the user experience and provides even greater accuracy and reliability for indirect fire weapon systems. The MWAD…
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The U.S. and China agreed to a $60 billion trade deal, according to a Sunday announcement from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox “As a direct result of the strong relationship between President Trump and President Xi, the United…
SIG SAUER KILO Micro LRF They really pulled out all the stops during last week’s SIG NEXT event, but of all of the new products, my favorite is the smallest. I first saw it in a photo with no frame of reference for its size. Turns out, it’s truly palm…
The Problem on the Pavement I arrived at the crash a few minutes behind another officer. His trauma kit was already open on the pavement. Gauze wrappers moved in the wind and caught against the edge of the road. Under the rotating emergency lights, he dug through the pouch, lifting…
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In the vast, unpredictable Indo-Pacific, islands dot the expanse of the sea for miles. Close enough to be a positive, yet far enough apart and sparsely populated to qualify as austere. This part of the world doesn’t provide an answer to accessibility, and that question gets even foggier when you…

