Combat Power Solutions – Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency Power Generation Device At every trade show I visit I run across a product that I take one look at and get it. During SOF Week it was the Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency Power Generation Device from Combat Power Solutions. Many of the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine are contested logistics focused, including the need to scavenge power. Hand-cranked generators for radios were common from World War Two up until the 90s but our battlefield dominance over the last 25 years has allowed us to become complacent regarding power access; we’ve always been able to supply batteries. Those days are over. Aptly named, PACE fits between the radio and battery on PRC-163, 148, 152, 161, TR-E, SIR, SC-4200, MPU-4, and MPU-5 systems, allowing you to top the battery off with a little muscle power when needed. The design also allows for hot swapping of batteries without disrupting the radio’s load or comms. This 12V charger weighs 1.09 lbs, is IP67 (waterproof at >10m for 3 hours) and will also accept AC (110–240V), 12VDC vehicle/cigarette adapter, BA-2390/2590/5590, M-PACE Dual Twist Lock, 9–32VDC battery scavenge, and solar power inputs. combatpowersolutions.com…
Featured Articles
MoreWatch full video on YouTube
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Air Force Special Operations Command recently completed the second iteration of the AFSOC Tactical Communications Course at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The tactical communications course is several weeks of a specialized training program designed to teach Air Commandos the skills and knowledge needed specifically to work communications…
The U.S. unemployment rate in September rose from 4.3 to 4.4 percent, the highest mark since 2021, according to a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report was due to be released in October, but was delayed due to a record-breaking 43-day government shutdown. Subscribe…
Milipol 25 – Due Emme Spider Buckle Italy’s Due Emme gave us a sneak peek of their new quick release fastener for armor systems called the Spider. It can be used for both left and right handed applications. Offered in both 40mm and 25mm versions, the Spider is IRR complaint…
Milipol 25 – Victorinox Special Forces Working Knife Victorinox displayed a prototype of a fixed blade working knife. Featuring a 105mm blade made from 14C28N steel with a 58 HRC, the handle is polymer and offers a sticky feel for a sure grip. The knife features jumping on the spine…
TNVC Black Friday Deals Continue – Ready-to-Ship Night Vision Systems Available Now November 2025 – Redlands, CA — TNVC, America’s premier night-vision authority for two decades, is continuing its Black Friday momentum with ongoing deals on select Ready-to-Ship, TNVC-Built Night Vision Systems, available now while supplies last. These units are…
Top Articles
More
All Articles
MoreSubmissions Open for AFSOC’s Thunder Dome 2027 Innovation Competition HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Calling all AFSOC innovators for the fourth annual Thunder Dome. The submissions window for ideas is now open for AFSOC’s innovation competition known as Thunder Dome. All submissions received by Sept. 13, 2026, will be considered. This competition is open to…
Initial Order Enhances LRR and Advances Army Drone Dominance Initiative with AV’s Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS ARLINGTON, Va., — July 20, 2026 — AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he was replacing the commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, ending days of turmoil over the country’s military leadership. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The change follows Zelensky’s dismissal last week of…
Team SIG’s Daniel Horner Notches 15th National Championship Horner leads the field at U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Multigun Nationals NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 21, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, congratulates Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner for winning his 15th national…
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. – July 21, 2026 – PROOF Research is proud to announce it is building on the successful launch of its PROOF Exponential Twist (PXT) with an expanded lineup. The new offerings introduce a new category of steel competition blanks, additional pre-fit barrel offerings and expanded caliber offerings, including new .243- and .257-barrel options. The…
Wing Group CEO Appointed to US Department of Commerce Trade Advisory Committee Lafayette, CA – The Wing Group is honored and pleased to announce that President and CEO Andrew Branagh has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small Business (ITAC 9).…
The U.S. conducted a tenth night of airstrikes and Tehran kept up attacks across the region as the Iran War entered its 144th day. CENTCOM stated Tuesday that U.S. forces had struck “Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems” overnight. The IRGC…
The Netherlands — July 16, 2026 — Gear Town, a premier European supplier of professional-grade equipment, has been awarded Exclusive Distribution rights for the complete Qore Performance ICEAGE ECOSYSTEM of thermoregulation technology across the European Union. Operating from their centralized fulfillment hub in The Netherlands, Gear Town manages all retail…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly newsletter, Soldier Systems Digest, you missed this entry form last week. Cold War Concepts The US Army has a long history of small units organized for deep reconnaissance. During the Vietnam War each Division along with a few other units had Long…
USAF Seeks Common Ground-Based Launcher The The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is has released a Request for Information to industry to identify viable solutions for a Ground-Based Launcher ground-to-air missiles. At this…
Watch full video on YouTube
Watch full video on YouTube
