Lop Buri, Thailand – Royal Thai Army 1st Special Forces Division and U.S. Special Operations Detachment – Pacific shared staff insights on the Joint Planning Process and combined operations during the 2025 Cobra Gold academic week subject matter expert exchange, February 17-21, 2025. Facilitated by Joint Special Operations University, the bilateral exchange for Royal Thai…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2 for Payload Command and Control New Product Builds on Extensive Experience in Controlling UAS Payloads; Part of GA’s Quadratix Software Enterprise SAN DIEGO – 19 March 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has released its latest evolution of the company’s payload command and control (C2), and tactical situational awareness…
Bunker and GoTAK Team Up in Support of US Air Force Maintenence Teams BUNKER has partnered with GoTAK to enhance Air Force maintenance teams situational awareness and operational effectiveness within the MAAK ecosystem. This collaboration integrates GoTAK’s plug-and-play solutions from EUDs, LTE Trackers and TAK Servers with MAAK’s rugged on-body equipment, ensuring seamless connectivity between…
New Arctic & Extreme Cold Weather Ops Pub ATP 3-90.96 MCTP 12-10E The Army and Marine Corps have released a new Arctic & Extreme Cold Weather Ops publication. The Arctic is simultaneously an arena of competition, a line of attack in conflict, a vital area holding many natural resources, and key terrain for global power…
If you’re like me, you’re sick of hearing and reading the word iconic in firearms-related media. In many cases, the word isn’t being used correctly, and where it is, iconic is somehow applied to that one thing somebody is trying to shill. So, let’s start with a different question: What guns are you likely to…
The NIOA Group has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for its Tennessee-based subsidiary Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc that is set to redefine excellence in weapon systems manufacturing while delivering jobs growth. The announcement was made formally by the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD) earlier today. CAPTION: An artist’s impression of…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: FS Hooded Field Shirt V2 – ACM Base 150 The FirstSpear HOODED FIELD SHIRT v2 – ACM™ BASE 150 is a versatile and rugged garment designed for all-season performance. Made in the USA from American-sourced wool, this shirt offers exceptional durability and comfort. The lightweight 4.3oz ACM Base 150 fabric delivers superior moisture-wicking and…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…