MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – The U.S. Marine Corps took a major step forward with a state-of-the-art system designed for short-range detection, tracking and engagement of aerial threats. On Dec. 12, 2025, Program Executive Office Land Systems fielded two Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS) to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control…
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — In 1913, the first two military aviation badges, silver wings, were issued to members of the U.S. Army Air Corps. As time went on, pilots of all airframes have been awarded their silver wings and given the rating of pilot, senior pilot and command pilot. Since then, the…
Textron Systems’ Tsunami Autonomous Maritime Surface Vessel Sold To NIWC PAC TSUNAMI™ Vessel Provides Capability for Scale, Maturity and Capacity HUNT VALLEY, Md., Dec. 17, 2025 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has sold a 21-ft. TSUNAMI™ USV to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific (PAC) to…
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — On a cold, December day deep in Fort Bragg’s training area, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and civilian industry partners came together to test the latest drone and counter unmanned aircraft systems technology, while rapidly sharing targeting data through the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Maven Smart System. Scarlet Dragon is the XVIII Airborne Corps’ premier…
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — In a significant advancement of its military capabilities today, the U.S. Army activated the Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Multi-Domain Task Force, a unit fully designated to operate the Dark Eagle, the services Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system. Soldiers and Families gathered in the overcast (location/1-17 FA…
2026 Retired Soldier Handbook Knowing all the benefits and entitlements you’ve earned as a Retired Soldier is important not only for you, but for your family. The Retired Soldier Handbook is your guide to keeping updated on new or changing laws, regulations, and more from many government agencies specifically impacting Retired Soldiers, their families, and…
Gun Tote’n Mamas Launches its Classic Clutch in New Distressed Buffalo Caramel Color NORTHBROOK, Ill. – December 16, 2025 – Award-winning Gun Tote’n Mamas® (GTM), the leading provider of women’s protection solutions, is excited to announce the new GTM-CZY/22CRML Clutch. Crafted from exclusive distressed full-grain buffalo leather designed by GTM, this purse blends rugged luxury,…
OKINAWA, Japan — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan?– U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division completed a Close Quarters Tactics Course from Sept. 15 to Nov. 5, across Camp Hansen. This training, hosted by the III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Expeditionary Operations Training Group, aimed to enhance their lethality as small unit…
The forced reset trigger was the new kid on the block several years ago. The trigger transformation allowed you to shoot faster because a spring reset the trigger for you instead of requiring you to let off the trigger and pull it again. Similar mechanisms prior to FRT triggers included binary and bump-stock triggers, which…
As part of its expansion into a multi-domain provider, Quantum Systems acquires FERNRIDE and integrates solutions for ground autonomy. Gilching, 17 December 2025: Quantum Systems, Europe’s market leader in AI-powered unmanned systems, today announced the acquisition of FERNRIDE. With the acquisition of FERNRIDE, Quantum Systems is expanding its leadership position from air and software intelligence…