Spiritus Systems is dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance equipment that consistently exceeds the expectations of its core users—primarily military and law enforcement professionals. With a focus on challenging industry norms, the brand develops gear with a clearly defined end-use in mind, often anticipating needs beyond the initial objective. This thoughtful approach stems from a…
In the third installment of Soldier Systems Daily’s look at the Ops-Core RAILINK ecosystem we present a spotlight on partner brand SureFire. One of the first companies to integrate with RAILINK, SureFire’s HL2-A Light was developed via direct end-user feedback. The SureFire HL2-A Light is a compact, high-performance lighting solution engineered for seamless integration with…
US Army Begins Fielding Improved Ghillie System The Improved Ghillie System is hitting the field! Supply Soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) got a first look at this next-gen base layer-modular system during a recent fielding at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Led by Blaise Liess from Tactical Soldier Mobility under PdM SCIE, the team…
GeoCue’s Precision Mapping Tools Meet UVT’s Mission-Driven Markets Like Utilities, Public Works, and Critical Response. For Immediate Release July 7, 2025 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue, a leading provider of TrueView 3D LiDAR mapping sensors and LP360 processing software, officially welcomes Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) into its growing network of distribution partners. Based in the U.S.…
DroneShield is committing to invest $13 million in a significant R&D and manufacturing capacity expansion New dedicated 3,000sqm of own production space (3x the floorspace of the current production facility) Addition of 2,500sqm to the R&D area in its headquarters, for engineering and lab space Together with planned expansions to its Australian contract manufacturing, and…
Engineered for maximum rigidity, durability, and extreme use Waukesha, Wis. (July 14, 2025) — Midwest Industries is proud to introduce the next generation of AR handguards, the Combat Rail HD. This cutting-edge handguard elevates MI’s popular Night Fighter Handguard by redefining durability and performance, delivering maximum rigidity and rock-solid reliability under extreme use. Built for…
Photography by Straight 8 Editor’s Note In this column, we look back at iconic guns that have either stood the test of time or vanished without trace. Eleven years ago, we took notice of a new shotgun from Beretta, which had yet to make a mark on the U.S. gun-buying public. As is our style,…
Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a second follow-on order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. This latest order for an additional 5000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each, is expected to deliver…
Yuma, AZ – July 15, 2025 — Fast Metal is proud to announce our official APEL qualification and National Stock Number (NSN) assignment for four of our top ballistic eyewear systems: Fontana, Ozz, Halen, and Zant. It’s not just a win—it’s a warfighter-grade stamp of approval. These models—engineered for uncompromising protection and all-day performance—are now officially…
The light rifle concept dates back to World War II, but the search for the ideal platform to put it into practice continues. Mindful of the German bewegungskrieg that stunned Western Europe in 1940, the US Army realized that there the rear-line troops were a thing of the past. Truck drivers, radio operators, cooks, and…