AUSA 25 – Galvion Update First off, Galvion caught us up on their new Caiman UL (Ultra-Light). Available in five sizes, it incorporates the latest version of their APEX liner system. It incorporates their new proprietary low-profile 3-hole shroud which signals a move away from the Wilcox shroud they’ve been using. It incorporates ballistic mounting…
E-4 Mafia E-4 Is Not A Pay Grade Its A State Of Mind When I joined the Army Reserve during my Junior year of High School in 1985 we still had Spec-5 and Spec-6s in my unit although they would change later that year to hard stripe NCOs. Until the late 70s there was an…
SAN DIEGO – 17 October 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow.GA-ASI was selected to work on Navy CCA designs emphasizing a modular approach to platform selection, capable of…
A Critical Tool for U.S. Army Airborne Soldiers During World War II: Communication in Warfare Transcended WordsSignals evolved beyond spoken language, becoming a matter of life and death. Among the myriad of innovations during this time, one particular device gained a unique reputation for its simplicity and effectiveness: the clicker. Commonly used by U.S. Army…
Major Order Worth Over €300 Million: Rheinmetall to Supply Armoured Medical Facilities for Deployment Near the Front Line Rheinmetall has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to supply highly mobile medical facilities to the German Armed Forces. The framework agreement concluded in September 2025 has…
Kopin gains significant access to the European and NATO defense market Accelerates development of critical technologies Further strengthens Kopin’s balance sheet Fixed conversion price of $3.00 per share on $7 million convertible preferred stock issuance WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training,…
Those of you who remember the Be a Man Among Men ads from the Bush War days may find this interesting. They’re reproduction Rhodesian Army Heavyweight Boots from Fireforce Ventures. Based on an original pair provided by a veteran of the British South Africa Police (BSAP), Fireforce Ventures says their collaboration with HondoTread took almost…
Last week I wrote about Service Member exposure to the effects of Blast Over Pressure (BOP) firing weapons during training and combat. There has been a great deal of innovation in the suppressor industry over the past few years as government demands and manufacturing technology both increase. However, most of the improvements have been on…
WASHINGTON — The Army highlighted its commitment to innovation, readiness and partnership during the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition October 14. Secretary of the Army the Honorable Dan Driscoll announced the launch of The Janus Program, a next-generation nuclear power program designed to provide resilient, secure and reliable energy, strengthening…
NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 17, 2025) – New Jersey Attorney General Platkin (D) filed a complaint against SIG SAUER, making numerous false and unsubstantiated claims about the P320. This false information requires immediate clarification and remedy. AG Platkin’s assertion that the Modular Handgun System (MHS) program would not accept SIG SAUER’s submission because testing by the…