Army Opens Premier Test Ranges to Private Industry for Rapid Innovation

WASHINGTON — In a major effort to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter, the U.S. Army announced today it is opening four premier stateside military test ranges and collaborating with partners to open an international military test range to private industry for their internal research, development and rapid experimentation. Spearheaded by the…

Darley Named No. 2026 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses Itasca, Illinois, August 12, 2026 – Darley today announced it has been ranked No. 2026 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of…

Priority Units Demonstrate, Choose Their Own MRR Frones via UAS Marketplace

CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft…

SETAF-AF Hosts Joint Ghanaian Delegation to Advance Partner Drone Production

VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, July 21-22. The five-member delegation represented Ghana’s army, navy and air force, and included leaders and planners ranging…

Fierce Firearms Launches the Wingman SBR: A 5.4-Pound Precision Rifle Built to Ride Along

Titanium-actioned and carbon-barreled at just 5.4 pounds bare, the Wingman brings full-size precision to a 12.5-inch package, arriving as the $0 federal transfer tax makes short-barreled rifles more accessible than ever. REDMOND, Utah — August 10, 2026 — Fierce Firearms today announced the launch of the Wingman SBR, a short-barreled precision rifle chambered in 22…

WEPTAC Range Day 2027

The annual WEPTAC Range Day takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027, to coincide with SHOT Show Week. This is a DoW-centric event. Industry, this is your place holder. Attached is the event flyer. Registration prices and more details to come. In the meantime, please confirm your vendor attendance to RANGEDAY@WEPTAC.COM.