Minneapolis – June 24, 2026 – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has placed its first delivery order to Polaris Government and Defense on the new Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV) contract, ordering more than 70 MRZR Alphas and numerous accessories vital to mission success. More than half the vehicles ordered were the new 5kW export power…
Leading U.S. sock manufacturer strengthens position as the warfighters choice for military cold weather performance hosiery. June 25, 2026 – Mount Airy, NC – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance Merino wool socks, announced today that it has been awarded contracts supporting both the U.S. Army Cold Weather Sock Program and the U.S.…
Mark Baker and I served together in the Army. You know him as the artist behind PVT Murphy. He has launched a Kickstarter for an omnibus edition of his cartoons, “The Big Book of PVT Murphy.” www.kickstarter.com/projects/murphytoys/the-big-book-of-pvt-murphy
Sunnyvale, CA — Thyrm is paying tribute to America with the limited edition ‘Stars & Stripes’ PyroVault 2.0 Lighter Armor. This is the same widely popular PyroVault 2.0, in a two-tone Blue and Black colorway with blacked-out hardware. Whether you’re looking for a reliable lighter for daily use, or you need a flame source for the…
When the call comes, you go. The FirstSpear EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE PACK™ is a true assault pack engineered for exigent moments, purpose-built for entry teams, breachers, and SWAT operators who need fast access to masks, grenades, and breach tools without slowing the stack. Carry it as a traditional backpack or convert it to single-strap mode to…
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Army announced it established its newest branch, the Space Operations Branch, marking an historic milestone in the service’s continuous transformation to meet the challenges of modern, multidomain warfare. The Space Operations Branch consolidates and formalizes the career paths of the Army’s space professionals. The new branch brings together Army Space…
Today the US Army issued guidance for Chaplain Corps uniforms emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force. “A chaplain is first and foremost a chaplain, and an officer second. This change is a visual representation of that fact.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Within 90 days, Chaplains will…
KÖNIGSLUTTER, FULDA, GERMANY (24 June 2026) From protected mobility and Counter-UAS technologies to modular body armour systems, Mehler Protection presented a comprehensive portfolio of protection solutions at Eurosatory 2026. Exhibiting at Hall 5B, Stand C220, the company welcomed military, law enforcement, and industry representatives from around the world, highlighting developments designed to address evolving operational…
ITASCA, IL – June 25th, 2026 – Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Board of Directors. Jim Johnson brings decades of leadership experience and deep industry expertise to support Darley’s continued growth and innovation. Jim Johnson served as President of…
Built in Britain for Britain: Landmark milestone showcases UK manufacturing excellence, sovereign capability and defence readiness Telford, UK – 25 June 2026 – Team Boxer UK has reached a major programme milestone with the delivery of the 100th Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) to the UK Ministry of Defence, demonstrating the successful mobilisation of sovereign…