Sentient Fortress: Engineering Future Army Installations as Weapon System Platforms

FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. — Imagine the clock displaying 3 a.m. in the year 2040 at a forward power projection platform in a highly contested Indo-Pacific theater. Sensors detect an adversary’s hypersonic missile targeting the installation’s primary munitions depot. Simultaneously, the installation’s cybersecurity architecture detects malicious traffic targeting the power grid. Instantly, the cybersecurity architecture isolates substations…

RoGO Communications Partners with AugSense to Add Edge AI Analytics for Firefighters, First Responders and Military

Edge AI and Predictive Analytics Added to DropBlock Satellite Communications Platform to Deliver Situational Awareness Lakewood and Aurora, Colo (June 8, 2026) – RoGO Communications, the creator of the DropBlock satellite communications platform for cellular-denied environments, today announced a technology partnership with Augmented Sense Technologies (AugSense), an edge AI company, to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities…

Aiming For Zero Competitive Shooting Match Raises $30,000 to Help End Veteran Suicide

SIG SAUER Charitable Foundation supports event with Academy resources and donations NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 8, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, announced today the completion of the Aiming For Zero Charity Falling Steel Match, hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, NH, and raising approximately $30,000 to help…

Barrett Developing MRAD MK 22 6.8x51mm Capability

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. today announced the ongoing development and evaluation of a 6.8x51mm caliber conversion kit for the Barrett MRAD MK 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle system fielded by the U.S. Army. The new caliber conversion kit is being developed to support the high-pressure, high-performance 6.8x51mm cartridge used across the U.S. Army’s next-generation small arms…

Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! 2026

During OPERATOR EXPO I was glad to learn that SPARROWS Lock picks will be expanding Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! for 2026 Geared towards covert entry specialists and first responders this highly immersive training convention has quickly established itself as a high caliber industry event with impressive instructors, sponsors and media attention. The main event will…

Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec

New for 2026 is the Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec is compatible with MOLLE as well as helmets thanks to an inculded NVG and ARC rail adapter. I’m really excited about this light. It offers 300 lumens dimmable light and 320 mWr IR output, with an IP68 rating. What’s more, the Ghost…

Belleville Boot Flyweight MXG Now Available to US Army and US Air Force

Belleville Boot Company, America’s oldest continuously operating military boot manufacturer, proudly announces the American Made Flyweight MXG™ hot weather steel toe boot is now officially available and shipping worldwide. Engineered for maximum protection and comfort in demanding conditions, the MXG’s design is ideal for flight line operations and maintenance personnel. Leveraging Belleville’s proven military craftsmanship…

Mustangs of the 4th Joint Communications Squadron (4JCS), Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne) Complete Mustang Challenge

Recently, the Mustangs of the 4th Joint Communications Squadron (4JCS), Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne), put their skills, endurance, and determination to the test during their annual Mustang Challenge. So, what is the Mustang Challenge? It is a rigorous competition designed to evaluate Soldier readiness through a demanding series of events that test physical fitness,…

New Leadership of Technology Systems Division at Rohde & Schwarz

On July 1, 2026, Hansjörg Herrbold and Andreas Hägele will take over as Executive Vice Presidents Technology Systems at Rohde & Schwarz. They follow Dr. Luis Alejandro Orellano, who will leave the company on June 30 at his own request. The decision to establish a dual leadership position is a logical next step to align…

Mehler Protection to Showcase Body and Platform Protection Solutions at Eurosatory 2026

FULDA, KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (05 June 2026) Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a leading provider of ballistic body and platform protection solutions, will present its latest developments at Eurosatory 2026, taking place from 15–19 June in Paris. Visitors can meet the team in Hall 5B, Stand C220, where Mehler Protection will showcase a broad…