DUKE FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) — Air Commandos from the 919th Special Operations Wing validated their warfighting capabilities during a Combat Readiness Inspection Aug. 6-9 at Duke Field and Hurlburt Field, Florida. The inspection was formally spearheaded by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General to evaluate the wing’s ability to generate combat power under realistic, high-pressure situations in a simulated forward operating location. “The ability of our wing to take a complex operational concept and within a month execute a synchronized event across multiple platforms is a profound testament to the work our wing does every day,” said Lt. Col. Brandon Wood, lead exercise planner, 919th SOW Inspector General’s office. The August inspection marked the operational climax of a ground-breaking, four-month long distributed campaign that spanned across the INDOPACOM and SOUTHCOM theaters of operations since April 2026. Representing a revolutionary shift from traditional, localized events, the 919th SOW produced the model blueprint for all future AFRC CRIs. The 919th SOW validated its distributed mission command and agile combat support alongside simulated partner nation forces proving the readiness and capability in a new high-tempo, campaign construct. The assessment evaluated the wing across three phases: generation, employment and sustainment. Simulated deploying…
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MoreThe United States Treasury announced plans Friday to cut a major Egyptian bank’s branches in the United Arab Emirates out of the dollar system as part of “Operation Economic Outcast,” the new sanctions campaign against Iran. Banque Misr, Egypt’s second-largest bank, has 30 days before the new rule revoking correspondence…
President Donald Trump on Friday announced “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY,” which he says will bring “majority U.S. control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer.” In the Truth Social announcement, Trump attributed the deal, which…
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Blending lightweight polymers with a rugged steel shell, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center’s new SixPAC system marks a groundbreaking leap in small?caliber ammunition packaging, one intended to reshape how munitions are used by Soldiers. The SixPAC, named as such because it was…
Huntsville, AL — August 29, 2026 – Cana Provisions announces the release of the new Personal Water Decon Kit XL. The XL increases both the number of legacy components, while simultaneously adding new several new components, extending capability and functionality for the end user. As water emergencies continue to proliferate…
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The State Government of Hesse and Rheinmetall intend to work together to further develop and economically strengthen North Hesse as a centre for innovation and defence. Minister-President Boris Rhein, Minister for Economic Affairs Kaweh Mansoori and Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, presented the plans for the ‘North Hesse Defence…
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MoreESTFIELD, Massachusetts – August 26, 2026 – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is proud to announce its revamped Ultralite series. The four new models, 110 Ultralite Elite V2, 110 Ultralite Pro, 110 Ultralite Predator and Impulse Ultralite Pro, are engineered to provide hunters and shooters a lineup of lightweight, high-performance rifles tailored for various applications. “Our goal…
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Saab Signs Long-Term Agreement for Camouflage Systems with the Netherlands Saab has signed a long-term agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System. Saab has also received a first order within the agreement, with deliveries in the coming years. The agreement, which runs over multiple…
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Andrew Day, Luke Nicastro, and Spencer Neale discuss the Trump administration’s new economic strategy to force Iran’s capitulation. Then, they talk about recent elections and whether the Democrats will sweep the midterms. Recorded August 26, 2026. Read the full article here
SWANSBORO, N.C. – August 27, 2026 – High Speed Gear® Products Group is proud to announce their partnership with ESSE K9 Collective, bringing together two American companies committed to developing dependable, mission-driven equipment for professional K9 handlers, operators and trainers. The collaboration combines ESSE K9 Collective’s firsthand understanding of the…
The White House said Thursday that it is not currently negotiating with Iran to end the war, even as mediators travel to Tehran to revive the diplomatic process. “No negotiations are happening right now, and this will continue until the president feels that maybe they come to the table in…
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A purpose-built, low-profile optic mount combining a 1.34-inch height, 20 MOA of forward elevation, and the strength of billet 7075-T6 aluminum. Reptilia is proud to introduce the AGS™ Mount in 34mm with 20 MOA elevation, a precision optic mounting solution engineered specifically for modern bolt-action rifles and shooters pushing their…
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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 31st Air Task Force sharpened and refined a layered counter-small unmanned aerial system defense capability, culminating in a kinetic “final denial” live-fire demonstration, August 3-7, 2026. The week-long training event built on counter-sUAS initiatives first employed during the ATF’s February field exercise and increased knowledge…
Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV’s next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance. ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 – AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, today announced receipt of a $51 million delivery order from the United States Army for additional…
Accokeek, MD (August 26, 2026) – Beretta expands its proven APX A1 family with the introduction of the APX A1 Ported, a new model engineered to provide enhanced control, faster follow-up shots and confident manipulation. Featuring a precision ported barrel and slide system, oversized controls and a factory optics-ready slide, and…
