PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Marking the latest milestone in its history, the Army has expanded the capabilities of the M139 Volcano System with the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next generation obstacle emplacement capability. The demonstration took place at Camp Grayling, MI on May 19 during three days of hands-on training and included distinguished visitors from the United Kingdom’s Assistant Head Ground Maneuver Directorate – Col. James Fern, the Engineer Commandant, Col. Tim Hudson, and Future Capabilities Director, Col. Hector Montemayor. The Autonomous Volcano system uses the reliable M139 Volcano mine dispenser, which can lay up to 960 mines to create a barrier about 120 meters wide and 1,100 meters long. It is mounted on the Palletized Load System (PLS) A1 truck and operates with an autonomous By-Wire/Active Safety Kit. Autonomous delivery of obstacles is a massive force multiplier that shapes the battlespace at tempo. The Autonomous Volcano systems preserves combat power by removing engineers from the danger zone and forward line of troops while simultaneously allowing multi-vehicle remote firings that enable friendly forces to disrupt the enemy before they can react. This new technology also provides digital precision by automatically logging and injecting exact obstacle coordinates directly into…
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DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. — A Soldier’s strength is built on more than courage and rigorous training — it’s also in the gear worn on their bodies, stowed in their rucksacks and carried into conflict. Diligent equipment management has always been a cornerstone of readiness. As the nature of warfare rapidly…
U.S. officials confirmed to various outlets Friday that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group already operating in the Persian Gulf. It will become the second of two U.S. carrier strike groups near Iran, as the U.S. threatens military…
I shot my first steel match in some years this past weekend, and it was a good time. I shot carry optics, the busiest division these days, and came in 2nd. My time was good enough for 3rd overall, and the two guys who beat me were GM’s, one in…
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MoreANKARA, Türkiye, July 7, 2026 – During the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Rheinmetall announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that addresses the immediate demand for locally produced munitions in Europe. With the support of the United States and German governments, the…
A modern refinement of the Vietnam-era RECCE boonie. Custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop. Bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner. Made in Vietnam, the country where the boonie hat was born. San Francisco, CA — July 8, 2026 — Prometheus Design Werx announces the Apex Boonie Hat, a modern interpretation of a Vietnam-era…
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XS Sights Introduces R3D 2.0 Sights for PSA’s Dagger Micro Pistol Fort Worth, Texas (July 7, 2026) – XS® Sights R3D 2.0 night sights are now available for Palmetto State Armory’s Dagger Micro Pistol. Designed for self-defense, the R3D 2.0 improves target acquisition speed and accuracy in any light, taking…
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MoreMarine Le Pen, the head of France’s right-wing National Rally party, said Tuesday she would run for president of France in 2027. The announcement followed a closely-watched court ruling that, although it upheld Le Pen’s earlier conviction for embezzlement, did not bar her from running in next year’s election. “I…
Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems Explore Integration of Advanced Sensors and Effectors on Autonomous Ground Vehicles Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 to explore the integration of advanced sensing, electronic warfare, and weapon integration solutions onto autonomous ground vehicles, addressing the growing demand…
Negotiations to end the Iran War entered their 20th day on Tuesday after an Iranian attack on a vessel was reported in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman’s coast. The vessel—identified as a Qatari-owned, liquefied natural gas carrier Al Rekayyat—was damaged in the incident, with no casualties reported onboard. A…
I am delighted to announce that Luke Nicastro has joined The American Conservative as senior editor, effective July 1, 2026. Nicastro joins the magazine having most recently served as national security advisor to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). Nicastro will be known to close readers as a talented contributor to the…
Heads Up! SBIR 26.BZ Release 4 Pre-Release from SOFWERX The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for these technology areas of interest: Direct to Phase II Topics: SOC26BZ04-DV004: Advanced Stand-off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) SOC26BZ04-DV005: Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT)…
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned his seat in parliament Tuesday, triggering a special election in which he intends to run amid allegations of failure to disclose financial gifts. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a Tuesday speech, Farage responded to the allegations stating…
The titanium evolution of the NovaSteel™ platform delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets. Denison, TX. (July 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announce the…
New facilities in Canada, North Carolina, and Florida are expected to more than double INKAS®’ armored vehicle, defense, and special-purpose production footprint by July 31, 2026 Toronto, Canada, June 30th, 2026 – INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing…
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…
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…
