HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Air Force Special Operations Command will host its fourth annual Thunder Dome Innovation Competition in fiscal year 2027. The program allows Air Commandos to pitch tactical concepts directly to senior leadership for development funding and prototype support. Thunder Dome focuses on rapidly developing these concepts into usable tools for frontline units. The program receives proposals from Airmen across active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve components across the command. Winning teams receive direct innovation funding and program office advocacy to prototype, test, and field their solutions. Voting for the next Thunder Dome Innovation Competition is now open and runs through Oct. 26, 2026. Select the best game-changing ideas to solve our toughest challenges, your vote will help determine the finalists. Use this link to set up your Department of War-registered account and cast your three votes for the most impactful ideas. Every Air Commando voice matters! Ahead of the next Thunder Dome competition, several winning projects from last year’s program are already yielding dividends across multiple operational disciplines: Project SilentSentinel — 193rd Special Operations Wing, Harrisburg International Airport, Pennsylvania ($51,000 awarded): The 193rd SOW team leveraged additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping to produce…
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MoreKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – January 13, 2026 – SDS Arms is thrilled to announce its attendance at the 2026 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, January 20-23. Attendees are invited to visit booth #12460 to participate in exciting booth activities, explore product lineups and get a first…
With 23 exhibitors from 8 countries: The IWA Pavilion at SHOT Show 2026 brings together international innovation Nuremberg / Las Vegas, January 15, 2026: The IWA Pavilion at SHOT Show in Las Vegas has long been more than just a joint stand – it is a well-established format that combines…
Wiley X Proudly Launches Custom Eyewear Program Tailored For Performance Online experience delivers customizable eyewear without compromising protection or clarity FRISCO, Texas (January 13, 2026) – Wiley X, a global leader in premium protective eyewear, has launched its new Custom Eyewear Program, giving customers the ability to design select Wiley X…
January 2026 – Dead Air Silencers, manufacturer of the next evolution in quiet, purpose-built suppressors, expands its popular RXD-series suppressor line for 2026 with the introduction of the RXD910Ti. The RXD910Ti is the third advanced suppressor designed and manufactured by Dead Air Silencers under license from Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.…
Tomahawk Performance Introduces CW / Combat Top for Cold Weather Operations Nashville, TN — January 14, 2026 — Technical apparel brand Tomahawk Performance has released the CW / Combat Top, a cold-weather combat layer engineered for military and law enforcement personnel operating in harsh environments. Designed specifically to be integrated with load-bearing equipment, the…
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MoreIran has “substantially increased” its efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and beyond, per a Friday memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In the memo, initially reported in Axios, Clayton…
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SAN DIEGO — 23 October 2026 — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), today is announcing our partnership with Spirit Defense, a Boeing Company, to support airframe production of the new FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). In June, GA-ASI won a contract…
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MoreFORT BRAGG, N.C. — Bracing against the crushing downwash of a hovering UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, a U.S. Soldier grasped a static discharge wand to ensure a safe sling load hookup. Across the training area, another team meticulously tested fuel samples for contaminants and monitored pressure gauges as they prepared…
New solution supports real-time, cross-domain exchange of critical information among defense and intelligence users on leading text chat platforms they already use. Columbia, MD, Oct. 21, 2026 – Owl Cyber Defense®, a global market leader in hardware-enforced cross domain and data diode network security solutions, today announced the launch of…
Elistair Unveils its New Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR Lyon, France, October 21st 2026 – Elistair unveils its new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV, compatible with Elistair’s Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations and allowing hours of uninterrupted flight. Designed for defense, public safety and…
Executive Director Curt Mills appeared on Al Jazeera to discuss the American midterm election Mills appeared on OAN’s Matt Gaetz Show to discuss the war in Yemen Mills was quoted in Responsible Statecraft on this year’s National Coservatism conference Mills was quoted in the New Yorker on the post-Trump right…
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Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems and system integrator, has appointed Simo Mäkipaja as its new Chief Sales Officer (CSO). With more than 25 years of experience in the defence and technology industries, Mäkipaja will lead the company’s global sales activities and support its continued…
Longstanding collaboration continues to bridge real-world Polaris performance with one of gaming’s most iconic franchises MINNEAPOLIS (October 23, 2026) – Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), the global leader in powersports, today announced the Polaris DAGOR is joining Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4 as a playable in-game vehicle. Building on Polaris’ growing presence…
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…
No-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,…
