The next evolution of the C7/C8 family makes its first public appearance outside North America, at DVD 2026 Millbrook, UK – 16 September 2026. Colt Canada, the Canadian small-arms manufacturer within the Colt CZ Group, will give UK and European audiences their first look at the new C25 rifle this week, with an unveiling at DVD (Defence Vehicle Dynamics)2026 – UTAC Millbrook, 16–17 September. C25 has been officially selected by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces as the next step beyond the C7/C8 platform that has served Canadian and Allied forces for more than 35 years. C25 builds on Colt Canada’s decades of experience and responds to a changing operational environment in which body armour, longer engagement distances, and evolving battlefield conditions are placing new demands on the individual soldier. A different approach to the body armour challenge Level IV body armour is becoming more common, and the current 5.56mm cartridge cannot be relied upon alone to defeat it. With no settled view yet on a next-generation intermediate calibre, Colt Canada, in line with Canadian Department for National Defence operational doctrine and employment, has approached the gap from a different perspective: making the soldier dramatically more…
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MoreIn an exchange with reporters Friday, President Trump downplayed the costs of the Iran War. “A lot of people don’t call it a war,” he said, “I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us. It’s not a big thing.” Trump also asserted the U.S. “may hit…
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~ WireMasters to highlight resilient supply chains and solutions for defence manufacturers ~ Military interconnect specialist WireMasters will showcase its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors and harness components at DVD 2026, the UK’s flagship defence exhibition for land equipment on September 16-17, at UTAC Millbrook. The company will engage with…
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Army Promotes Drill Sergeants FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army issued a policy today to promote sergeants to staff sergeants upon completion of the Drill Sergeant Course. Sergeants who are currently serving in drill sergeant positions and meet all requirements will also be promoted, with an effective date of…
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Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has secured a €13 million contract from a NATO ally for Comtech’s Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS) Troposcatter terminals, including a comprehensive spares and support package. Spectra Group specialises in secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments. The contract…
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Cost-effective, low-SWaP electronics enable small airborne platforms to conduct missions in contested environments BAE Systems has launched its Shadow EW™ family of compact electronic warfare (EW) solutions designed for a diverse and growing range of small airborne platforms. The solutions provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, improving mission effectiveness…
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — 62d Maintenance Group personnel completed a four-day, hands-on training program on the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sept. 3, 2026. The training, which is the first of its kind in Air Mobility Command, included classroom instruction and practical applications…
Irving, TX – After months of anticipation and even more time spent developing, field-testing, and fine-tuning, Muddy is thrilled to announce the official launch of two all-new camouflage layering systems engineered exclusively for female hunters. “Finally,” said Josette Colver, Senior Marketing Manager. “Female hunters can quit compromising. Created for hunters,…
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On Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) provided Congress with an estimate of the Iran War’s costs. According to CENTCOM, the war has cost $43.6 billion through September 3, with the majority of expenses ($28.1 billion) coming from munitions replacement costs. This figure is likely an underestimate, as it doesn’t appear…
On Friday, the U.S. and Danish governments confirmed that a deal had been reached regarding the status of Greenland. In a social media post announcing the breakthrough, Trump described the agreement as giving “the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of…
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NestAI to Bring Adaptive AI into Electronic Warfare Platforms Saab and NestAI partner to build defence systems that keep improving after they are fielded. NestAI has entered a partnership with Saab to bring adaptive AI into selected parts of Saab’s electronic warfare platform. The capability is developed through NestOS, NestAI’s…
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