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…
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;…
Modern protective intelligence teams operate in an environment defined by fluid threats, massive information flows, and rising expectations for accuracy, accountability, and foresight. Analysts and security professionals must navigate challenges ranging from targeted violence and insider threats to geopolitical instability and cyber-enabled harassment. In this landscape, the ability to think critically, question assumptions, and make…
Our Nation’s warfighters encounter many known and unknown hazards on the modern battlefield including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. Hand-held detection and identification capabilities enhance situational awareness and enable early warning and mitigation, but they can also be time intensive and physiologically burdensome. Additionally, some environments pose too great a risk or are…
Orion Defence – M85A3 HG Pouch Photos of this have been floating around for quite awhile but I just saw them. This is a prototype pouch from Orion Defence for the new Danish handgrenade M85A3. I always appreciate the staple fasteners. Manufactured by Rheinmetall the grenade is available in both offensive and defensive versions. Phots…