Fourteen years ago, Galvion was awarded its first helmet contract with NATO. Since then they have worked to improve the fit and function of their helmets as well as integrate communications and computing capabilities. The result is the second release in the Cortex ecosystem, EVO. A year ago we showed you Galvion’s Cortex system, promising that eventually, it would move beyond an appliqué to become fully integrated into the helmet. With EVO, Galvion has delivered on that promise. Right up front it’s important to acknowledge that Galvion made it very clear to us, Cortex EVO isn’t a helmet, it’s a platform. EVO offers full integration of enablers and is lightweight with a small form factor. Ultimately it could be described as “slick.” You don’t encounter a helmet covered in cables. Starting with a ballistic core and building outward, Cortex EVO integrates embedded power/data pathways and features an outer lightweight composite shell. During the development of Cortex EVO, Galvion started with what most of us would consider the inside out. Essentially, Galvion embedded the capabilities developed for Cortex within the helmet. They refined their electro-optical / communications platform and then sandwiched it between the ballistic inner and outer composite shell. This…
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More(McLean, VA — March 05, 2026) FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $9.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy with FN® M240B machine guns, continuing the supply of FN America’s longest-standing military weapons platform. “This contract continues FN’s legacy…
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Rose Kelanic of Defense Priorities about the new war in Iran, the impact on the U.S. economy, implications for the Russia-Ukraine war, and other (likely disastrous) consequences. Recorded March 4, 2026 Read the full article…
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The Senate on Wednesday voted against a War Powers resolution, with the measure failing 47–53. The bill, which would have “direct[ed] the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress,” received only one Republican vote,…
Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a new order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. This latest order for an additional 29,000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each,…
CTOMS Launches Customizable OTC System – Build Your Tactical Medication Kit CTOMS has launched its new OTC (Over-The-Counter) Drug Management System, a modular medication storage solution designed for tactical medics, first responders, and operational healthcare professionals. The system features the rugged DrugBox™ (hard waterproof case) and the new OTC Cases…
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. – On Friday, June 5, 2026, Maj. Gen. Rhett R. Cox took command of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), relieving Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown. The ceremony, presided over by Lt. Gen. Michelle A. Schmidt, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-2, brought together senior…
The dayslong funeral for assassinated former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued on Monday, with millions of people expected to pay their respects at some point throughout the week, as negotiations to end the Iran War entered their 19th day. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. will…
BAE Systems Delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to Army National Guard and Other US Military Units BAE Systems has completed the delivery of 19 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. military, including the Vermont National Guard (VTNG) Army Mountain Warfare School (AMWS). This marks the first time…
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MoreSpecial Operations Leader to Champion AI-Powered Platform Transforming Veterans’ Benefits Access and Confronting the Veteran Suicide Crisis DALLAS, July 1, 2026 — TurboVets, Inc., the AI-powered platform dedicated to automating and accelerating veterans’ full lifecycle benefits management, today announced the appointment of retired Command Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Britt…
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FORT MEADE, Md. (June 30, 2026) – The Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) at the National Security Agency (NSA), in close collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Office (ARO), announces the launch of the Quantum Ecosystem Advancement, Growth & Leadership (QuantumEAGLe) initiative in support…
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The dayslong funeral for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei officially kicked off on Saturday, drawing massive crowds, as negotiations to end the Iran War entered their 17th day. Up to 30 million mourners are expected to gather in Iran at some point to pay respects to Khamenei, who…
Optimized for professional use, the latest Staccato 2011 HD pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability. FLORENCE, Texas – (July 4, 2026) – Staccato 2011®, creator of the 2011® pistol platform and a leading developer of precision firearms, ammunition and shooting facilities,…
Party Like It’s 1776 This is a big one for the United States…250 years of independence. In this day in 1776, the formal text of the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress. A total of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies signed the document which still inspires…
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — In the brisk Alaskan air, on a steep hillside overlooking the vast terrain, U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) are preparing for one of the region’s most demanding combat training exercises: Red Flag-Alaska. For decades, Red Flag-Alaska has…
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Freedom Atlantic Introduces FPV Training Drones Freedom Atlantic now offers three 5″ FPV drone packages designed to meet you your mission. 1. Build it yourself. Receive the kit, follow the training path, and learn every component along the way. 2. Ready-to-fly. We assemble and configure the system so it’s ready…
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Dear Reader, As we head into a pivotal holiday weekend, I wanted to highlight two pieces of news about The American Conservative and our commitment to providing you high-quality audiovisual content in addition to our excellent web and print activist journalism. First, we have recently moved our long-running flagship podcast,…
