According to a sole source notice issued last week, Portfolio Acquisitions Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), Program Manager, Combat Support Systems (CSS), PdM Ammunition (PdM AMMO), Quantico, VA 22134, intends to enter into a sole-source negotiations and subsequently award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Drone Round LLC for the 5.56mm “L Variant” Anti-Drone…
In 2026, CTOMS proudly marks the twentieth anniversary of active operations. Founded by Chris Kopp in response to the 2002 loss of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, the company was formally incorporated in 2005 and launched operations in 2006. What began as a personal mission to honor the fallen has become a leading provider of tactical…
The biggest mistake of modern military rifle procurement (so far…) is without question, the SA80. Can it be fixed?
In a request for information recently issued to industry, the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center sought out potential sources which will support the re-shoring of the domestic footwear industry, improve capabilities for the domestic military footwear industrial base, and ultimately provide the best performing footwear technology to the Warfighter. Naturally, this effort won’t just improve…
For decades, the conversation around Soldier load has often been treated like a comfort issue. Lighter gear was something nice to have. Easier on the back. Better for morale. A quality-of-life improvement for the individual Soldier. But that way of thinking does not match the reality of the problem. The weight problem is a readiness…
FORT SILL, Okla. – Soldiers who need to qualify on machine guns at Fort Sill will soon have a centralized, upgraded range built by Soldiers who know exactly why that training matters. By applying critical thinking and looking beyond the standard path, leaders and engineers at Fort Sill are demonstrating how “getting to yes” can…
Aberdeen, NC – May 27, 2026 – Sangin Instruments, manufacturers of American-made, purpose-built timepieces that are simple, functional and reliable, and Spiritus Systems®, one of the leading manufacturers of nylon equipment designed with intent for military and law enforcement professionals, are proud to announce a limited-edition collaboration featuring a custom version of the Sangin Titan. This partnership brings together two American-made brands defined by…
Program Offers Educational Consultations Focused on Home Financing Options Available to Veterans HOUSTON, June 4, 2026 — New Era Lending today announced the launch of its New Era Hero Care Promise, a veteran-focused educational initiative designed to help current and former service members better understand available home financing options and benefits, including those offered through the…
New mobile app empowers families, veterans organizations, and cemetery managers to geo-locate gravesites and preserve the memories of loved ones — before they are lost forever SCHENEVUS, N.Y., June 4, 2026 — Memor Cemetery Management, a mobile application designed to bring cemetery record-keeping into the digital age, is now available on iOS and Android. Founded by…
FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. — In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of large datasets and AI is transforming the way the Army secures and operates its networks. The U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command, a major subordinate command of the Communications-Electronics Command, stands at the forefront of this transformation by harnessing the power of…