In the announcement to transition this June from the Army Combat Fitness Test to the Army Fitness Test, the Army referenced a study by RAND, published in late December, 2024. Here is a link to the full study as well as a summary. www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA3000/RRA3092-1/RAND_RRA3092-1 Key Findings There is sufficient evidence to inform the Army’s decision…
Darley Releases New Defense Capabilities Brochure Itasca, IL, April 21, 2025 – Darley Defense is thrilled to share our new defense capabilities brochure. Proudly highlighting our exceptional supply partners and their cutting-edge capabilities, this brochure showcases Darley Defense’s unique advantages, including our rich history as a family-owned small business. It features 36 pages of procurement…
Shaw Concepts x Veil Solutions MagBlock The Shaw Concepts x Veil Solutions MagBlock in Bright Purple is now live to enhance your training and celebrate six years of Shaw Concepts. The MagBlock is a training aid meant to demonstrate the ‘Cleared’ status of the rifle during training events where wielding the rifle is needed. This…
The Defense Innovation Unit has released a solicitation for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP), seeking commercially available, demonstration-ready uncrewed systems that address these limitations, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for long-range, high-capacity payload deployment. This procurement is using Other Transaction Authority. Northrop Grumman Manta Ray UUV for DARPA. To maximize operational effectiveness in…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test. The five-event AFT, is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness, and increase the lethality of the force. The AFT consists of…
Beez Combat Systems Avon MP-PAPR Sleeve The AVON MP-PAPR SLEEVE supports AVON PROTECTIONS’ MP-PAPR. The sleeve was designed to be a low profile design using advanced laminate materials The low profile design increases operational performance and flexibility. Tested at Dragon Spear CBRN RDAX 2024 exercise. The sleeve allows the end user the ability to carry/mount…
Whiskey Two Four – Hydro Modular Back Panel 74.1 WTF’s Hydro Modular Back Panel 74.1 is designed to securely mount a hydration bladder and other essentials to your PALS / MOLLE compatible carrier. In addition to the main compartment, there are two loop lined pouches, two 2 x 3 PALS on either side, and 2…
NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 21, 2025) – SIG SAUER, Inc, industry leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, and the SIG SAUER Academy were honored to host the 2025 SIG Relentless Warrior Championship (SRWC) event. This year marked the largest SRWC in the event’s history hosting one hundred and twenty-six competitors. Cadets from the Air…
Nashville, APRIL 2025 – Tomahawk Performance advances hot weather military and law enforcement operational capabilities with the introduction of the HW / Combat Shirt and Pant – a full-featured lightweight hot weather combat uniform capable of handling high temperatures and high humidity in arid and tropical environments. The HW / Combat Uniform features a streamlined…
If you’ve hung around with me over the last year all I want to talk about is attritable drones and you’ve likely heard me say “The attritable drone is the 155 shell of the future” so many times you’d like to rip off my arm and beat me to death. But right now I’m so…