Iranian strikes on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have surged recently, with four tankers coming under attack in the last day and around two dozen vessels reported hit in the last two weeks. This makes October the worst period for shipping since the opening weeks of the war. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Two ships were struck by projectiles on Friday, and two supertankers reportedly struck mines on Saturday. According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, the IRGC Navy said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was “closed.” Also on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country had transmitted to the U.S. government a plan to reopen the Strait. “Through Qatar, we have conveyed a concrete seven-day plan,” Araghchi said in remarks delivered at a regional forum in Iraq. “If the necessary conditions are met, the Strait can be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days. The choice now rests with the United States.” AAA reports that the average price of regular gasoline in the United States is $4.31 per gallon, and the average price of diesel is $6.33 per gallon. Read the full article here
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More? FORT BELVOIR, Va. – On Feb. 25, the Hon. Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, joined leaders from the former U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise in unveiling the acquisition organization’s new name, logo and colors at an activation ceremony. The organization…
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The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran Saturday morning. Iranian state media reported strikes on Tehran, the capital, and broadcast footage of smoke rising after bombings. President Donald Trump, in a video message posted on Truth Social, announced “major combat operations in Iran” and called on the Iranian people to overthrow…
Three U.S. service members have been killed in action as part of ongoing combat operations against Iran, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X Sunday morning. The statement added that five U.S. soldiers have been “seriously wounded” and “several” have sustained minor injuries. CENTCOM—the U.S. military command responsible…
Nixie Works Restocks Packing Cubes Nixie Works just restocked their 2WIDE and Micro Packing Cubes. Packing cubes are a great way to keep your gear organized and accessing important items quicker without having to dig through packs/pouches. They also enable you to easily transfer the contents of a pouch to…
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Rheinmetall, one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the Western world, is pressing ahead with its ‘Firepower’ project and continues to significantly expand its production capacity. In October 2026, its subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions will commission its new modern medium-calibre production facility at the Albacete site. An expansion ceremony was…
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MoreFirstSpear Friday Focus: RAGNAR Stretch Carbine 3 Magazine Pocket Three magazines. Fast access. Flat profile. The FirstSpear RAGNAR™ STRETCH CARBINE 3 MAGAZINE POCKET is a purpose-built flat pocket designed for operators who need to carry three 30-round 5.56 magazines in a low-profile, rapidly attachable configuration. Hook backing on the rear…
One-Year CDAO Tradewinds Agreement will provide USSOCOM and the Department of War with rapid access to software engineering, Super Intelligence (SI) integration, and deployment capabilities across secure government environmentsWASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 — Bridge Defense today announced a one-year agreement through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds acquisition…
Project Agincourt as a pathway to a four-star-led Autonomous Warfare Command has always been in the cards, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said today at the 2026 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition. Last month, Hegseth signed a memorandum detailing the creation of the short-term Project…
Amid continued uncertainty about next steps in the nearly eight-month Iran War, CNN reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering using the United States’ largest conventional ordnance to hit Iranian nuclear sites and infrastructure. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox American officials told CNN that…
The execution of Nidal Hasan, the former U.S. Army major who carried out the mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will not be live-streamed, President Donald Trump announced Thursday. “He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.…
AV and Thunder Tiger Sign MOU to Explore Uncrewed Systems Integration and Co-Production in Taiwan Collaboration will explore integration of AVcapabilities with Thunder Tiger platforms, potential UAS co-production and future technology development. ARLINGTON, Va. — (OCTOBER 14, 2026) — AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, and…
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Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the new Echelon® Pro Comp line of 9mm pistols. Available in 4.0C compact, 4.0FC hybrid and 4.5F full-size variants, these Echelon Pro pistols add a distinctive set of enhanced features to the modularity and adaptability that define the Echelon series. The…
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Reptilia Introduces Q-Sert Versions of TORCH Light Body and SOCKET QD Sling Mount New mounting options bring two established Reptilia accessories to Q-Sert-equipped handguards. Reptilia announces the launch of the TORCH™ 6V/18650 Q-Sert Light Body and SOCKET™ Q-Sert QD Sling Mount, expanding its accessory lineup with dedicated options for the…
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