The Australian Government today announced two major Department of Defence contracts signed with Aquaterro for arms and armour. It is one of the largest Defence contract-value announcements to any Australian company of 2026. Founded 32 years ago, Aquaterro is 100% Australian owned and employs around 70 Australians, working in close cooperation with world-class US OEM partners. Aquaterro supplies, integrates, supports, maintains, and manufactures products and systems for: defence, law enforcement, first response, and rescue, for Sea, Land, and Air domains. “The confidence and trust the Commonwealth has shown in Aquaterro, is incredibly rewarding for our team.” said Aquaterro Founder and CEO, Graeme Bulte. “These vital elements of the Integrated Soldier System, combining both Arms and Armour, with total integration, engineering, support and sustainment being provided by Australians, in Australia, is a great example of what can be accomplished with an Australian owned company delivering on major contract requirements for Australians in uniform.” Bulte went on to say; “The long-standing partnerships we have with SIG SAUER and Team Wendy Ceradyne are critical to the success of the work we do and these programs in particular; supporting the Australian Warfighter with the very best equipment in the world.” The two Soldier Systems…
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FORT BENNING, Georgia — As small unmanned aircraft systems continue to shape modern conflict, the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning is proactively addressing the evolving demands of warfare through its sUAS Master Trainer Course. Operating within Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 316th Cavalry Brigade,…
Vice President J.D. Vance, in a Sunday interview, said that America was “done with the funding of the Ukraine war,” and he addressed the likely contours of a peace deal. The vice president’s comments come ahead of a much-anticipated meeting this Friday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir…
Barnes Bullets Unveils Barnes Reserve: Hand-Loaded Precision for Niche Hunting Cartridges MONA, Utah – August 4, 2025 – Barnes Bullets is proud to introduce Barnes Reserve, an exclusive new ammunition line that builds upon the company’s storied reputation for ballistic innovation. Designed specifically for hard-to-find and specialty hunting cartridges, Barnes…
Nomad Outdoor Now Exclusive Source for New Gear in Classic PatternCHARLESTON, SC. (August 6, 2025) – Nomad Outdoor has brought back the classic Mossy Oak New Break-Up pattern camouflage, releasing in-field gear as well as lifestyle apparel across several different lines. First introduced in 2002, Mossy Oak New Break-Up was…
Using modern agile development tools to verify the integrity of data to reduce vulnerabilities in cyber systems, implementing automation with required regulation and policy to secure vulnerable networks, developing guidebooks and processes for acquisition professionals to understand program protection – these are just some examples of the work being done…
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MoreOn Tuesday—day 158 of the Iran War—Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that there had been “progress made in [Iran] talks, but not finality yet,” while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that “there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially cancelled on Monday a planned $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate people who say they were politically targeted, avoiding a major clash with two Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. Subscribe Today …
Sneak Peek – “Drone Stuff Is In The Works” | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily Sneak Peek – “Drone Stuff Is In The Works” Shaw Concepts Sends… Read the full article here
Factory-primed nickel alloy rifle cases bring Shell Tech’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant NAS3 platform to precision, hunting, and duty-grade custom rifle ammunition assembly. Eubank, KY (August 2026) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, today announced the launch of NAS3™ Primed Cases in .308/7.62x51mm and 5.56…
Updated: 8/4/26 I taught my Sociology of Guns seminar at Wake Forest for ten years in a row, from 2015 to 2024. In year ten, I still enjoyed it but was not quite as excited as I was in year one. So, I took 2025 off. This fall I’m back…
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MoreIranian officials denied President Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations to end the Iran War would occur Monday, but said that negotiations with Oman over management over the Strait of Hormuz have made progress. Trump said Sunday evening, “We’re talking to [Iran] in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow…
Plymouth, MI (July 2026) – EOTECH, a division of American Holoptics and leader in advanced electro-optic sighting systems, today announced the recent sale of its OGL® (On-Gun Laser) systems, HWS® (Holographic Weapon Sights), and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army, totaling 14,000 units. The procurement was executed through multiple Transformation…
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By John ChapmanExecutive Director, Task Force 70 Foundation Photo courtesy of John ChapmanAsk most cops what makes a good loadout and they will start naming gear. A better belt. A lighter pouch. Whatever sling everybody is running this year. Good equipment matters, but a collection of good equipment does not…
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced July 29 it is ready to scale Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) across the force during a media roundtable at the end of Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California. NGC2 replaces legacy, fragmented Army C2 systems – which focused on single functions…
On Saturday night, President Donald Trump called off anticipated airstrikes on Iran, claiming that Iran had agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end its “nuclear threat.” But Iran denied that any such agreement had been reached, as the Iran War entered its 156th day on Sunday. In the…
Still Available, SOFFE Silkies I’ll show my age here and call them Silkies even though I know folks love to call them Ranger panties these days. Also, I don’t want to get caught with a “unsafe for work” tag if I title this entry with the p word. At any…
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It was just before midnight as Private Ryan Doyle quietly prepared his gear for the final test to become a fully fledged rifleman. Clouds smothered what little light the stars could provide, so he watched his breath fog in the air through night optics as he waited. “I was more…
Ultra-Compact Rimfire Revolver Shelton, CT. (July 10th, 2026) Charter Arms®, manufacturers of affordable, 100% American-made revolvers for more than 60 years, is proud to announce the introduction of the new WalkerSeries of revolvers. The Walker is an ultra-compact, rimfire revolver designed for concealed carry. It is available with either a…

