US Army Revises Wear of Chaplain Corps Identification on the ACU and ECWCS Today the US Army issued guidance for Chaplain Corps uniforms emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force. “A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Within 90 days, Chaplains will remove chaplain rank insignia on the Army combat uniform (ACU) and place the branch insignia to a position of prominence at the collar. According to the guidance this emphasizes a chaplain’s primary role as a pastoral care provider and enhances approachability, ensuring all Soldiers feel comfortable accessing religious support. The branch insignia is worn centered on both collars of the ACU coat, with the centerline of the insignia bisecting the points of the collar. Subdued pin-on or sew-on branch insignia may be worn. Sew-on insignia width will not exceed one inch. Chaplains will not wear rank on the ACU. Chaplains must remove the hook-and-loop fastener from the center of the chest and will not wear a blank hook-and-loop fastener. The guidance also includes instructions for the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System. The…
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MoreLENGGRIES, GERMANY AND KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (29 May 2026) UF PRO and Lindnerhof, both part of Mehler Systems, have concluded a successful participation at SOF Week 2026, held from 19 to 21 May in Tampa, Florida. As one of the key annual gatherings for the global special operations community, SOF Week…
Naerogel by Svenska Aerogel – A New Platform Driving Future Innovation and Commercialization Svenska Aerogel (“the Company”) is launching Naerogel®, a new brand for the Company’s high-performance aerogel material. The launch marks the next step in the Company’s development – from research and industrialization to a growing global commercial platform.…
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Espoo, Finland – Savox, a global provider of mission critical communication solutions, today announces Savox Fire Protect, the world’s first fully integrated firefighter communication system combining active in ear hearing protection and wireless push to talk (PTT) in a single, purpose designed solution. Firefighters operate in high noise, high risk…
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MoreKÖNIGSLUTTER, FULDA, GERMANY (24 June 2026) From protected mobility and Counter-UAS technologies to modular body armour systems, Mehler Protection presented a comprehensive portfolio of protection solutions at Eurosatory 2026. Exhibiting at Hall 5B, Stand C220, the company welcomed military, law enforcement, and industry representatives from around the world, highlighting developments…
ITASCA, IL – June 25th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Board of Directors. Jim Johnson brings decades of leadership experience and deep industry expertise to support Darley’s continued growth and innovation. Jim…
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose 4.1 percent year-over-year (YOY) in May following a monthly increase of 0.4 percent. That annual rate is the highest since April 2023.Core PCE, which excludes volatile items like energy and food, similarly rose 3.4 percent…
Built in Britain for Britain: Landmark milestone showcases UK manufacturing excellence, sovereign capability and defence readiness Telford, UK – 25 June 2026 – Team Boxer UK has reached a major programme milestone with the delivery of the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) to the UK Ministry of Defence, demonstrating…
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MoreGen. Christopher Donahue, the commanding general of the U.S. Army’s Europe and African operations, will relinquish his command after only 18 months on July 2. The Associated Press reported that his departure comes as sources indicate a downgrading of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa from a four to a…
SAP Arms Releases the “Desk Pop 5” Silencer | Low Back Pressure, Duty Rated Swanzey, NH — SAP Arms, a brand of Naughton Dynamic Solutions, LLC (NDS), today announced the official launch and immediate availability of its highly anticipated suppressor, the Desk Pop 5. Combining robust engineering with modern technologies,…
Three progressive congressional candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries Tuesday, a sweep that signaled the democratic socialist mayor’s expanding influence and gave the party’s leftmost flank a set of likely new House members from heavily Democratic city districts. The former New York City Comptroller…
An interim peace deal to reach a final settlement to end the Iran War continued to hold as Oman announced the opening of two temporary lanes for transits through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday that “NO TOLLS, NO INSURANCE COSTS, & NO OTHER…
Airborne and special forces are among the first units to be deployed in crisis and conflict scenarios. They require systems that combine strategic deployability, high mobility, and maximum operational flexibility. With the new Caracal 6×6, Rheinmetall is expanding its family of air-mobile vehicles with a high-performance platform for demanding mission…
The NASDAQ composite index ended Tuesday down 2.2 percent, a dive driven by falling tech stocks. AI and chip stocks spearheaded the decline, with key companies like Tesla (TSLA), and Nvidia (NVDA) down 5.82 and 3.91 percent respectively over the past five days. One key driver of the decline was…
In what may be the coolest thing I saw at SOF Week, Envision Technology made the public debut of their PROTEUS. Portable Reconfigurable Observation And Targeting Expeditionary Uncrewed System or PROTEUS for short was designed in response to USSOCOM’s drone-in-a-box requirement which envisioned a multi-mode drone system, rapidly transitioning from…
KETRZYN, POLAND, June 24, 2026 – Revision Military, a global leader in ballistic eyewear and protective systems, announces the expansion of its manufacturing footprint with the launch of assembly operations in Ketrzyn, Poland. The new assembly line supports the production of select Revision Military products delivered to NATO and allied…
The Senate passed on Tuesday a concurrent resolution directing the president to cease military action in Iran or seek congressional approval by a 50–48 vote. The House passed the same resolution earlier this month. Four Republicans crossed the aisle to support the resolution: Senators Rand Paul (KY), Susan Collins (ME),…
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training and Innovation Facility soon will undergo modernization changes that will strengthen its readiness to train Soldiers, including creating an innovation classroom, a high-tech classroom, a simulator room, a locker room and a mock urban village for training. Plans also…
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (18 June 2026) UNI&FORMA, part of Mehler Systems and the company behind the UF PRO brand, has received Slovenia’s prestigious “Exporter of the Year” (Izvoznik leta) 2026 award, recognising excellence in exports, innovation, and international growth. Presented annually by Finance, Slovenia’s leading business newspaper, the award is one…
The prestigious ammunition brand ROTTWEIL known for its shotshell products launches fourteen (14) different product solutions for law enforcement and security agencies as well as special forces. Besides door breaching cartridges, ROTTWEIL’s portfolio now also carries a slug, buckshot, training as well as an anti-drone (C-UAV) range meeting the remarkably…
