BLADE’s Hunter WOLF Robotic UGV Scheduled for Evaluation with the 82nd Airborne Division (TiC)

Third Army training event demonstrates Hunter WOLF adaptability and utility across diverse mission requirementsFREDERICKSBURG, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 — The U.S. Army is expanding the evaluation of the Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from HDT Robotics, LLC dba BLADE, through a Transition in Contact (TiC) event with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Polk,…

Mehler Protection Returns to MSPO with Advanced Personal Protection Solutions

FULDA, GERMANY, 10 August 2026 Mehler Protection, a leading provider of ballistic protection solutions and part of Mehler Systems, will return to the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, from 8–11 September 2026. Following its last appearance at MSPO in 2024, Mehler Protection will once again present a broad portfolio of personal protection…

Department of War Orders Research Security Audits at 30 Academic Institutions

The Department of War has issued formal notifications to 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to initiate immediate and comprehensive reviews of their academic, financial and research collaborations with foreign entities of concern. These notifications address active institutional ties and collaborations with foreign entities identified under Section 1286 of the FY19 NDAA, as well as…

Rheinmetall Establishes UK-Based Autonomous Systems Centre of Excellence, Increasing Cooperation with Canada

Rheinmetall is preparing for the next generation of warfare, while delivering world-class technology. To expedite the delivery and meet the demand for autonomous systems, Rheinmetall has opened a new Advanced Land Autonomy Centre of Excellence (ALACOE) in the United Kingdom, enhancing operational effectiveness across the region. The initiative is part of a wider network of…

ARO – Omnivore Wrap

As part of the first of a series of new product launches, ARO has released a Wrap model for the Blackhawk! Omnivore. The Wrap is designed to allow the user to mount pouches to their retention holster. Extremely low profile the Wrap is constructed from polypropylene sheets woven together for maximum strength and weight savings.…

Why Arktis Invests in Developing Its Own Camouflage Systems

At Arktis, camouflage development is part of the wider capability we offer military organisations, government agencies and defence brands. The COMB family demonstrates this approach. Rather than creating a single “do everything” pattern, COMB was developed as an environmental system. COMB Arid addresses grassland, semi-arid, and rocky terrain, while COMB Blizzard focuses on alpine and…