TACVALVE MODCAN Now Available in OD & Translucent Clear

TACVALVE MODCAN Now Available in OD & Translucent Clear The TACVALVE MODCAN water container we previewed last August is available now in OD Green and “Natural” translucent clear. Manufactured with inherent antimicrobial properties thanks to the SERVOGARD antimicrobial and anti-fungal plastic, it accepts customer-suppled 38mm gas mask caps (such as the AVON 8465-01-529-9800). Squeezable for…

Army Seeks Novel Autonomous Ground and Launched Effects Solutions Through New xTech|Edge Strike: Ground Competition

WASINGTON ? The Army FUZE xTech Program, in partnership with U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUF-AF) and the Global Tactical Edge Directorate (G-TEAD), launched the xTech|Edge Strike: Ground competition to identify and accelerate mature, ready-to-deploy autonomous ground-system and launched-effects technologies. Offering a total cash prize pool of $2 million , the competition provides potential follow-on…

USMC Releases Message Regarding Approved Training Requirements for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems

Kudos to the Marine Corps for consolidating the training for the raid expansion of attritable drones across the force. Last week they released MARADMIN, “Approved Training Requirements for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems” which announces six courses open to all Marines: Basic Drone Operator (BD-O) Course: “Provide the foundational skills required to assemble, maintain and operate…

Interagency Senior Leaders Discuss Tactics on Advancing Counter UAS Efforts

Joint interagency and law enforcement senior leaders met to establish a shared understanding of counter-small unmanned aerial system threat detection and mitigation best practices during a law enforcement symposium hosted by the Joint Task Force National Capital Region at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Dec. 11. The joint task force, in partnership with Joint Interagency…