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…
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Matthew Feeman, of the 80th Fighter Squadron out of Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, builds a fire to help combat frostbite and hypothermia during a survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) exercise in support of Red Flag – Alaska near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Oct. 14, 2008. The…
U.S. Special Operations Command’s Research Development Acquisition Experiment (RDAX) The video shows multiple RDAX experiments between U.S., Allies, and Industry Partners displaying their capability to fight effectively in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) environments to deter battlefield use by adversaries. These experiments show CBRN resilient forces- U.S, Allies, and partner forces are prepared to…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Loose Ammo Bag w/ ID Pocket and Legend Window The new FirstSpear LOOSE AMMO BAG is a rugged and reliable solution for storing and transporting ammunition. Built for durability and function, this bag features a spacious main compartment capable of holding a generous amount of ammo. Its roll-top closure, secured with SR buckles, ensures…
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center released a one-of-a-kind publication — a new Field Manual about what it means to be a member of the profession of arms and the obligations Soldiers have to each other, to civilian leadership and to fellow citizens. The manual, FM 1,…
Arabic coffee at Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar. Wikimedia by StellarD / CC By-SA 4.0. Few beverages carry the weight of history, tradition, and hospitality quite like Arabic coffee. Known as qahwa, this fragrant, spiced brew is more than just a morning pick-me-up—it is a symbol of generosity, a ritual of welcome, and a cherished…
DroneShield is pleased to announce the release of the latest major software update to the DroneSentry-C2 platform. The latest DroneSentry-C2 release enhances usability and mission customisation to a set a new standard for tactical flexibility. Pictured: The Hon. Pat Conroy MP, then Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, briefed on DroneSentry-C2 by Angus Bean, DroneShield Chief Product & Technology…
We should have expressed our congratulations to these young badasses about a week ago, but failed to do so. Let’s correct that oversight right now, shall we? The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Marksmanship Unit (CCMU) walked away from the 2025 SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship with another major win under their belt! Mad Duo CCMU: Team…
The proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in civil works, emergency response, and military applications is the primary driver for development of the Operator’s Tool for Information Collection (OPTIC). Designed to meet operational needs, OPTIC leverages decades of experience to improve mission planning, operational tracking, and data-driven decisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Roark Aerospace Announce Production of “Canens” a Portable Device That Effectively Targets Fiber Optic UAV’s Roark Aerospace have today announced the commencement of production for their “Canens” C-UAS system. The Canens system is designed to specifically target and neutralize UAV’s operating on fiber optic communications. Fiber optic link based UAV’s were first discovered operating in…