2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium Registration Now Open HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Registration is now open to attend the Special Air Warfare Symposium taking place at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb. 10-12, 2026. SAWS is an annual, global SOF Aviation gathering that brings together leaders, innovators, and industry experts to ensure the readiness of our…
The Army’s ability to adapt and innovate in real time is critical to mission success on the modern battlefield. That’s the driving force behind Transforming in Contact (TiC), an Army-wide initiative focused on delivering cutting-edge technology to units for immediate use, rapid experimentation and iterative improvement. Unlike long-term modernization strategies that can take years, TiC…
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – In a small aircraft hangar on the east end of the post, a makeshift obstacle course has been built primarily from leftover construction material such as wood and PVC pipes. This isn’t an obstacle course for Soldiers to test their fitness or agility. It’s for operators of unmanned aircraft systems,…
The Gen 6 Glock series has been talked about for quite a while now. The frequency of such discussions seems to be increasing lately, though, which prob’ly isn’t that surprising. We’ve seen talk on social media, on forum threads, even sometimes in the only working bathroom at Nancy’s Squat’n’Gobble. So what’s all the excitement about,…
Milipol 25 – Varusteleka Särmä TST L5 Thermal Patrol Coverall Varusteleka has updated a popular overall issued to border guards for static duty in extreme temperatures with new materials and features. Now, it’s available in both Finnish M05 Woodland and Snow patterns. Another improvement they’ve made is compatibility with armor and chest rigs. The front…
Milipol 25 – Rhode & Schwarz x ARX Robotics Rhode & Schwarz has long been the gold standard in Electronic Warfare. They offer systems which operate across almost the entire electromagnetic spectrum. If a frequency can carry a message, they can collect against it. Seen here is one of their Direction Finding arrays mounted on…
Milipol 25 – Kaptrek Pro Pilot Defense The Kaptrek Pro Pilot was developed as the first French (and European) IOT/connected wrist mounted platform for defense applications. Capabilities: Advanced Tactical Navigation Real-Time Mission Tracking Secure Communications Health Status Management Connected Device Control Communication Security Emergency Response System Virtual Training Resource Management Interoperability with External Systems Technical…
Milipol 25 – FN Herstal Since readers are generally keen to know what is going on with European small arms manufacturers I snapped some photos for you in the FN stand and will be using the French designations for these weapons to broaden your horizons. Let’s start off with the Fusil de précision, the FN…
Burlington, MA (November 24, 2025) – MatrixSpace, a leader in portable AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS missions, is the winner in the U.S. Army’s xTechCounter Strike competition, part of Operation Flytrap 4.5. MatrixSpace was the only active sensing provider selected among 15 finalists, highlighting the company’s breakthrough capabilities in rapidly deployable airspace awareness. Operation Flytrap is…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Fleece Pullover The FirstSpear FLEECE PULLOVER is built for those who put hard miles on their gear and demand every layer pull its weight. Made in the USA, it delivers the kind of durability and reliability that stands up to real-world use, not just weekend wear. The fleece construction provides consistent warmth…