The Iran War could last another year if not longer, a top Trump ambassador told the Financial Times in remarks published Friday. Mike Waltz, the ambassador to the UN, said he hopes Iran will settle the war before then, but “the president and the U.S. Navy can maintain this blockade [on Iranian ports] for the foreseeable future.” Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The unpopular war, now approaching its ninth month, has roiled energy markets, worsened inflation, and created headwinds for Republicans ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November. In its early days, President Donald Trump had said the war would last for only “four to five weeks.” Trump is now mulling a renewal of intense hostilities, as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells him devastating strikes could trigger regime change, according to media reports. Iranian officials have warned another round of fighting would not be quick and that Tehran would expand its retaliation to new targets, including digital infrastructure. The price of Brent crude oil spiked to $114 on Friday—nearing its highest level in the war—after Iran claimed successful attacks on seven tankers around the Strait of Hormuz. The tankers have been reported as damaged.…
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Galvion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, has expanded its Charge on the Move capability with the introduction of new vehicle-mounted and dismounted integration accessories designed to support real-world operational use. This announcement coincides with…
Carpinteria, CA (Jan. 19, 2026) – ForgeLine Solutions, renowned for its Operational Fieldwear trusted by U.S. Special Operations Forces, is expanding beyond the military uniform to launch a new line of Performance Fieldwear for people who live and work in demanding environments. SHOT Show attendees will be among the first to view…
CARBONDALE, PA, January 19, 2026 –Gentex Corporation announced the launch of the newly re-designed Ops-Core FAST XP Helmet System, a ballistic helmet solution purpose built and priced for law enforcement. Designed to meet the real-world needs ofspecialized units, tactical teams, and patrol officers, the FAST XPHelmet System delivers uncompromising protection,…
SOTech Debuting Cobra Drone Carrier Packs at SHOT Show SOTech will be debuting its new line of Cobra Drone Carrier Packs at SHOT Show. The Cobra pack is being widely adopted in both conventional and special operations medicine as a comfortable pack that splays open to reveal a highly organized…
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MoreNo-thru-hole shell technology meets advanced impact protection, comfort and fit CLEVELAND, Ohio – Oct. 22, 2026 – Team Wendy®, a leader in head protection systems for global defense and law enforcement, today announced the EXFIL® Endurance, its newest lightweight ballistic helmet engineered to deliver protection, comfort and fit during demanding,…
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Friday Focus: Pistol Magazine Pocket, Speed Reload, Triple Three pistol magazines. One pocket. Fast access on every draw. The FirstSpear PISTOL MAGAZINE POCKET, SPEED RELOAD, TRIPLE is built on the same proven architecture as the FirstSpear M4 Speed Reload Pocket, purpose-sized for pistol magazines across a wide range of platforms…
The next phase of the strategy builds on Axon Vision’s existing U.S. presence, adding local leadership and strategic advisory capabilities to support long-term growth in the U.S. defense market.MCLEAN, Va, Oct. 21, 2026 — Axon Vision Ltd. (TASE: AXN), a developer of AI-powered perception and decision-support solutions for defense applications,…
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MoreWhen the mission extends beyond a patrol, carrying more is only part of the problem. The real challenge is carrying it farther. MYSTERY RANCH has spent decades focused on load carriage, developing packs and frame systems around the realities of moving heavy, awkward, and mission-specific equipment over distance and difficult…
AXL Advanced Introduces LPX Structural Shoulder Pads A slimmer, contoured profile designed for mobility. WYLIE, TX — AXL Advanced introduces LPX Structural Shoulder Pads, bringing a slimmer fit and contoured profile to its Structural Shoulder Pads family, with the quality and reliability users have come to expect from AXL Advanced.…
WASHINGTON — The Army is rewriting the playbook on how it partners with the private sector. At a contemporary military forum on the Strategic Capital Initiative during the Association of the United States Army 2026 Annual Meeting, senior Army leaders and commercial executives sent a clear, unified message: the Army…
Aerospace-engineered platform extends capabilities of award-winning, one-ton Dragan Pocket Winch, enabling portable lifting in remote environments without relying on trees, vehicles or other fixed anchors Dragan Systems, the Bend-based backcountry safety and utility gear company founded by aerospace engineers Ryan Neil and Jake Ruhl, today launched the Dragan Pod, a…
Mehler Vario System GmbH Prevails in Design Rights Dispute with NFM AS on Appeal Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf Confirms: Mehler Protection’s Grid Carrier Does Not Infringe NFM AS’s Design Rights FULDA, GERMANY (20 October 2026) Mehler Vario System GmbH, the legal entity operating under the Mehler Protection brand within…
On Tuesday, the Financial Times reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had directed his military to prepare for new attacks on Iran this month, before deciding to call off the operation. Citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, the FT said the IDF had planned for “a multi-day bombing…
AUSA 26 – Whippet Unmanned Ground Vehicle The US Army currently has a ratio of about one aircraft for every 39 ground vehicles. I believe that is a good analogue to what we should expect in the future regarding unmanned systems. So if you think drones are everywhere, you ain’t…
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U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa announced a partnership with the Army’s Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate to test emerging drone systems in Africa and deliver them to soldiers within 180 days. The command’s first accelerated capability event is scheduled for spring 2027 in Tan-Tan, Morocco. It will focus…
Podcast Host and Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan Teams Up with SIG SAUER to Donate Firearms and Emergency Kits to Local Sheriff’s Department NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Shawn Ryan, former Navy SEAL and host of “The Shawn Ryan Show,” has partnered with the SIG SAUER Charitable Foundation to donate essential firearms…
