ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing. Originally announced in August 2023, the plan to establish the 492nd SOW at Davis-Monthan AFB has been refined to prioritize mission effectiveness, cost efficiency and alignment with…
Darley Named One of the Best Places to Work in Chicago ITASCA, IL – September 12, 2025 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce it has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. To earn this recognition, Crain…
LEXINGTON, KY—September 9, 2025 —GALLS®, the leading uniform and tactical gear supplier serving America’s public safety and military professionals, has announced a strategic acquisition that marks GALLS’®expansion into Canada. GALLS® is now Proud To Serve Those Who Serve in both the US and Canada. “With Uniform Works’ trusted reputation in Canada, the move brings together two…
Espoo, Finland – September 12, 2025 – Savox Communications Oy Ab (Ltd) (Savox) and Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy (Nokia) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of joint solutions in the defense communications space. By combining their technical expertise, Savox and Nokia aim to create innovative solutions for tactical communications that…
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Air Force Special Operations Command activated the 31st Air Task Force July 15 and marked the milestone with a stand-up and assumption of command ceremony Sept. 12 at Hurlburt Field. The ceremony presided over by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Martin, AFSOC deputy commander, marked the official activation of AFSOC’s…
Collaboration combines the companies’ expertise in tactical communications and mobile networks to deliver advanced capabilities to defense forces and allied nations. Focuses on deployable 5G solutions for field operations today, while exploring future technologies like 6G to boost situational awareness and military readiness Espoo, Finland, September 11, 2025 Nokia and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG),…
American Rheinmetall announced today a $31.7 million investment in its Michigan facilities, reinforcing its commitment to advancing U.S. defense capabilities, strengthening domestic supply chains, and expanding the skilled U.S. manufacturing workforce. The investment includes a move to a state-of-the-art, 168,056 sq. ft. facility in Auburn Hills, MI that will consolidate existing operations in Troy and…
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Air Force Special Operations Command continues to champion innovation with its third annual Thunder Dome Innovation Competition scheduled this fall. Beyond the competition, the program’s success is measured by the real-world impact of its funded projects. Every year, the competition solicits project submissions from Airmen across the AFSOC enterprise that…
Royal Visit Celebrates Pincroft Role in Military Textiles Pincroft Dyeing and Printing, a global leader in military fabric printing, dyeing and finishing, welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Adlington site in Lancashire on Tuesday 9 September 2025, to showcase a £1.5 million investment in advanced camouflage printing technology. The Princess Royal, who…
GA-ASI and AeroVironment Complete First-Ever Air Launch of Switchblade 600 From MQ-9A UAS Release of Smaller Loitering Munition Further Validates Large UAS as Motherships SAN DIEGO, September 10, 2025 (Newswire.com) – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and AeroVironment (“AV”) (NASDAQ:AVAV) collaborated on the air launch of a Switchblade 600 loitering munition (LM) from a…