On the modern battlefield, electrical power at the tactical edge is a prerequisite for maintaining situational awareness, targeting, ISR, command and control, and survivability. Small units require power sources that are portable, rugged, reliable, and have a low thermal, acoustic, and electromagnetic signature. The Iris Technology Power HIVE Power Management and Distribution System prioritizes connected loads and delivers up to 1.5 kW of managed power output. With six standard BB-2590 batteries topped up from any available AC/DC power source, the system automatically transitions between external and battery power. This enables battery replacement without interrupting the supported load. Each BB-2590 battery is managed by a smart charging algorithm on a per-battery basis, capable of safe recovery and achieving maximum charging speeds, with visibility into individual battery status and input/output power. Power HIVE’s DC input accepts compatible power sources such as vehicle batteries, fuel cells, and solar sources. Its flexible, modular architecture makes the Power HIVE the portable mission power node that keeps radios, UAS platforms, EW systems, and other tactical electronic equipment mission-capable. Forward operations At a CP, TOC or FOB, the Power HIVE can power connected radios, computers, and other electronic equipment, while simultaneously replenishing its attached BB-2590 batteries from…
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6-Color Desert: The Classic Is Back at Helikon-Tex As we previewed during Enforce Tac, our friends at Helikon-Tex have introduced an entire lines of clothing and equipment in the classic 6-Color Desert camouflage pattern synonymous with Operation Desert Storm. Lovingly known by the troops as “Chocolate Chip” due to its…
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Complete FN pintle weapon system featuring FN M3M ENDURANCE Herstal, Belgium – 09 October 2026 FN – the iconic brand of FN Browning Group’s Defence & Security division, which includes FN Herstal, FN UK and FN America – is proud to introduce the FN® M3M ENDURANCE, the latest in the…
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Partnership brings AI/ML-enabled autonomous capabilities to defense platforms, optimized for the Qualcomm® QCS8550 and scalable across Qualcomm’s IoT processor portfolio LOS ANGELES — OKSI and Qualcomm Government Technologies, Inc. (QGOV), a division of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced a collaboration to deploy OKSI’s OMNISCIENCETM autonomy software portfolio on Qualcomm technologies.…
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The price of Brent crude oil, a key international benchmark, spiked Thursday to over $105 per barrel following reports that President Donald Trump could soon restart active hostilities against Iran. The Atlantic reported Wednesday that the White House “has asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iranian targets that…
Designed to rapidly deploy up to 12 personnel with mission-configurable capability AUSA | Washington, D.C. | September 12-14, 2026 | Booth #2407 Oct 7th, 2026, Plasan and ASFIR 4X4 will unveil the new STORMER, a highly modular light tactical vehicle designed to meet the evolving requirements of special operations forces,…
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today released How the Army Fights, new operational warfighting guidance that provides a common framework for translating tactical success into campaign-level advantage for the Joint Force. Developed by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, How the Army Fights builds on the Army’s multidomain…
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