ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the new Air Force maternity wrap dress, June 15. Chaplain insignia As outlined in a Department of War announcement in March 2026, chaplains will now wear the chaplain insignia in lieu of officer rank insignia…
HILLSBOROUGH, NC — Reptilia is proud to announce the release of the new 13” ARCA Handguard, now available in both Black and Flat Dark Earth. Designed for shooters who demand maximum versatility from their rifle, the 13” ARCA Handguard integrates a continuous Arca-Swiss interface directly into the handguard, eliminating the need for bolt-on rails while…
June 16, 2026 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. has been awarded a contract for 8,936 DAGIR®-V1 systems by the U.S. Army’s PM Soldier Lethality (PM SL), under the Capability Program Executive – Ground Soldier Systems (CPE-G) to fulfill the US Army’s specific needs in the M7 Surrogate Fire Control Program. The DAGIR®…
16 June 2026 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as…
Capability will deliver secure, mobile connectivity on NATO’s eastern flank MONTREAL, Canada —Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Marconi Technologies and Polish defense integrator Enamor International have been selected to deliver Orion X650 high-capacity MANET radios to the Polish military, providing a survivable, mobile backhaul for 5G-enabled communications. Multi-year deliveries will begin later this year. The…
In the United States, the 5.56 NATO and AR-15 have become synonymous with freedom. The round has become increasingly popular — in fact, it’s now the most popular centerfire rifle cartridge in the country. The 5.56x45mm NATO is classified as an intermediate rifle caliber, meaning it falls between a handgun cartridge and a full-size rifle…
Lockheed Martin, GM Defense Collaborate to Strengthen America’s Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base BETHESDA, Md., and DETROIT, June 16, 2026 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and GM Defense today announced a new collaboration to strengthen America’s manufacturing and defense industrial base, facilitated by the U.S. Department of War. Working under a memorandum of understanding (MOU),…
4,000 Custom Systems Delivered in Eight Weeks, Supporting Secure Equipment Storage Across 25 U.S. BasesSCOTTSDALE, AZ. — KOR, developer of advanced protective transport and storage solutions, announced the successful delivery of 4,000 custom-configured storage systems to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), providing a scalable and highly adaptable solution for weapons and mission-critical equipment storage.…
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Rampart USA has announced a new partnership with Sordin, adding the company’s electronic hearing protection systems to its growing portfolio of operational equipment solutions. Designed and manufactured in Sweden, Sordin products are recognized for their audio quality, hearing protection performance, and user-focused design. Available through Rampart USA is the Sordin Supreme T2, Sordin’s next-generation tactical…