Today is the Last Day to Register for Oak Grove Technologies’ Wired for War: Drones, Real-World Lessons, and Future Frontiers Oak Grove Technologies is pleased to announce an exclusive event, Wired for War: Drones, Real-World Lessons, and Future Frontiers, hosted at our Test & Training Center (T&TC) near Fort Bragg, NC. This symposium explores cutting-edge…
WASHINGTON — The Joint Interagency Task Force-401 established as the Department of War’s premier organization for countering small unmanned aerial systems marked its 100th day of operations earlier this month. The task force was created to consolidate resources and deliver affordable counter-drone capabilities to protect U.S. personnel and facilities at home and abroad. “From day…
On the first sleepy Saturday of 2026, the world woke up to news that was surprising if not totally unexpected. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured in a daring overnight raid into that nation’s capital, executed by US military and law enforcement personnel following a weeks-long buildup of American power in the…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army has established a new career pathway for officers to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), formally designating the 49B AI/ML Officer as an official area of concentration. It advances the Army’s ongoing transformation into a data-centric and AI-enabled force. Full implementation of the new career field will be…
Blanchewater Gear – Legionnaire Caps Available for Pre-Order Offered in AMC or MultiCam, Australia’s Blanchwater Gear is making a run of Legionnaire Caps complete with full neck flap which can form a shroud. Stock should be completed mid to late January and will ship ASAP. www.blanchewatergear.com.au/products/legionnaire-hat-amc This entry was posted on Sunday, January 4th, 2026…
The Marine Corps has launched a training program to rapidly increase the number of small unmanned aircraft system operators for commercial off-the-shelf attack drones. The program, announced in Marine Corps administrative message 624/25, addresses a critical need for standardized training as the service integrates new systems, including the Neros Archer first-person-view attack drone and prepares…
The Mantis TitanX officially launched on November 2025. It’s already reshaping how instructors and shooters approach dry fire training. The TitanX combines advanced sensor technology with realistic firearm ergonomics to create a safe, immersive, and data‑driven dry fire laser training experience. For instructors and individual shooters alike, it marks a significant shift in how skills…
Small Wars Journal recently published an article written by Special Warfare CW4 William Bryant. It lays the ground work for an Army SOF initiative to create an IWAR branch within the Army, presumably under their control. My comments below were originally published in Vol 5, Issue 51 of Soldier Systems Weekly. It has been slightly…
It wasn’t until one of our crew asked for tomahawk recommendations that I heard of 2 Hawks. That started a long discussion that got me interested in learning more about them (and by them I mean steel artisan Devin Price, his wife Melissa, and his brother Michael). Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Here’s how it…
Excalibur Industries Special Forces Edition Car Badge For the Special Forces Veteran, the commitment to excellence doesn’t end with service. Excalibur Industries is proud to offer the Special Forces Edition Car Badge 5″ version, a distinguished emblem that allows you to showcase your pride and affiliation wherever you go. This isn’t just a car accessory;…