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…

DroneShield Secures $8.2 Million Contract Supporting Western Military Operations

DroneShield has received a contract totaling $8.2m for a western military end-customer. This hardware is on-the-shelf with delivery expected to be completed prior to 2025 year end or in early Q1 2026, and payment expected in Q1 2026. 30 December 2025 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced it has secured…

Blast from the Past – Objective Force Warrior? What’s That?

This article was first published in 2014 and I thought it would be a great way to kick off the new year. I just realized that many of my readers have no idea what Objective Force Warrior or its follow-on, Future Force Warrior are all about and I’m afraid some may think it’s something new.…

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…

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! This entry was posted on Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 01:00 and is filed under Admin. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Lee Wise Named President of W.S. Darley & Co.

Paul C. Darley Continues as CEO and Chairman, Ensuring Strong Leadership, Continuity and Seamless Transition Paul C. Darley Itasca, IL, December 31, 2025 – W.S. Darley & Co., a leading provider of firefighting, emergency, and defense equipment, is proud to announce a decade-long succession plan with the appointment of Lee Wise as its new President effective…

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…

SKD Tactical Post Christmas Sale

SKD Tactical Post Christmas Sale skdtac.com This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 15:29 and is filed under Sales. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

Red Clover Gear Slick-R

Red Clover Gear Slick-R Developed by Black Hills Design, the Slick-R is now available from their rebrand site Red Clover Gear. Offering a universal fit for plate size and shape, the Slick-R is designed to carry hard plates in a covert role. Made from Squadron laminate, it’s extremely lightweight. Offered in Black, Ranger Green, Wolf…

Red Hill Mobility Group ISV Solar Power Concept

Red Hill Mobility Group ISV Solar Power Concept I ran across this and thought it was worth a share. The Mobile Auxiliary Power System from Red Hill Mobility Group utilizes custom Merlin Solar flexible hood panels for the Infantry Squad Vehicle. www.redhillmg.com This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:00 and is…