The future of military operations increasingly depends on the ability to see, understand and act faster with greater precision. During Exercise Drone Crucible 26.3 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, Sept. 26-Oct. 2, the Florida National Guard put that principle into practice by integrating unmanned aircraft systems, communications technology and situational awareness integration capabilities to give commanders a more complete picture of the battlefield. The U.S. National Drone Association hosted the event alongside the Florida National Guard and in concert with the War Department. Participants included personnel assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group; the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida National Guard; Navy SEAL Teams 10 and 7; the 2nd Marine Division; and U.S. Marine Forces Special Operations Command. The exercise tested unmanned systems and operational information sharing among military units and mission partners. Industry partners provided a secure platform that connected tactical users and enabled data sharing, supporting the Florida National Guard’s integration with the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command’s Homeland Tactical Assault Kit architecture. The Florida National Guard’s Situational Awareness Integration Team supported the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, during the exercise by integrating assault kit data and available video feeds…
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MoreFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) tested their ability to integrate unmanned aircraft systems to support ground forces during a live-fire exercise on March 12. “We are no strangers to innovation here on Fort Campbell,” said Brig. Gen. Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding general of operations for…
Rheinmetall AG will be participating in the specialised trade fair XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf from 24 to 26 March 2026. The event is one of the most recognized European trade fairs for autonomous systems, robotics and unmanned technologies. This year, for the first time, special attention is being paid…
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Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, formally launches the production version of GENSS at the Satellite Show (Stand 2840). GENSS is an Evergreen software-defined tactical communications system shaped by operational experience and designed, engineered and…
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The Iran War entered its 24th day Monday with an announcement from President Donald Trump delaying the execution of his “ultimatum” to the Islamic Republic until Friday evening. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has “INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN…
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MoreSage Technologies Leads Industry in Digitization of Military Night Vision Goggles Company Addresses Market Challenges and Integration of AI ApplicationsWASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2026 — AUSA 2026 — Sage Technologies, an innovator in low-latency digital data processing and defense electronics, announced today the release of its DPVS military-grade digital night vision…
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 12-14 October, with this year’s motto set as “America’s Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force”. The American Rheinmetall family of companies along with key partners from Rheinmetall’s global enterprise will be on-site (booth #2825) showcasing some of…
Army’s Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate turns soldier feedback into fielded upgrades in weeks, not program cycles SARASOTA, Fla. – (Oct. 12, 2026) – Mountain Horse Solutions, a Global Ordnance company focused on mission-critical support, unmanned systems and integrated defense solutions, is delivering additional FD-1 interceptors to the U.S. Army…
Rapid technology transfer, 22-day manufacturing turnarounds and strategic global partnerships propel GM Defense’s record expansionWASHINGTON, D.C. — October 12, 2026 — Today at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, showcased the rapid acceleration of its global…
Federal agents raided the Washington, DC, area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, the Associated Press reported. Two people familiar with the search told AP it was conducted by agents of the Department of Homeland Security. Subscribe Today Get daily…
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MoreThe State Department confirmed that one American was among the 12 reported dead from the Houthis’ Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The statements released after the attack Saturday and Sunday did not disclose the victim’s name. The Yemeni front in the wider Middle Eastern…
Raffle features seven-bottle Weller set, plus nine bonus prizes Oct. 9, 2026 – Tickets are now on sale for a charity bourbon raffle hosted by the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) Northern Kentucky Chapter, featuring 10 premium prizes, including the grand prize: a six-bottle Weller “Rainbow” Vertical, plus…
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First-of-its-kind effort to close the gap between the benefits Veterans have earned and the benefits they receive NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 — CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has integrated CLEAR1, CLEAR’s secure identity platform, as part of…
While some visions of the futuristic battlefield remain in the realm of science fiction, modern conflicts have demonstrated that many emerging technologies are already a reality. Among them are Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, which can operate via remote control or autonomously…
The Kremlin said Saturday that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin relayed Iran’s terms for ending the war to President Donald Trump in a Friday phone call. According to the Russian state-backed RIA news agency, Dmitri Peskov, a government spokesman, said, “In coordination with the Iranian president, Putin conveyed the Iranian side’s…
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – October 8, 2026 Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, has expanded its REVEL series with the introduction of the REVEL Tactical, a modern lever-action rifle designed for versatility and performance. This new model joins the existing REVEL Classic and REVEL DLX, offering shooters enhanced features tailored for tactical…
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