For nearly half a century, MIL-STD-1553B has been the backbone of military and aerospace data communication, remaining indispensable thanks to its unmatched robustness, deterministic performance, and fail-safe architecture. As defense and aerospace systems evolve, this standard’s adaptability and reliability keep it at the forefront of the industry, proving that innovation isn’t always about replacing the…
ADF LAND 300 Sidearm Weapon System (SWS) Update Big Milestone for the LAND 300 Program! The LAND 300 program (formerly LAND 159) has reached a major achievement with the Sidearm Weapon System (SWS), hitting initial fielding ahead of schedule. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of NIOA, CASG and the Australian Army, the SWS is now…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Multi-Purpose Pack The FIRSTSPEAR MULTI-PURPOSE PACK is a highly versatile and durable pack originally developed as a medical bag for a U.S. Special Operations Forces element. It has since proven adaptable for a variety of uses such as a range bag, escape and evasion (E&E) pack, or a compact day-pack. One of…
Worldwide threats put the U.S. at risk and sometimes demand attention from U.S. Special Operations Command. To best meet those challenges, U.S. military acquisition needs to change, said Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, Socom commander. “The character of war is changing faster than we’ve ever seen,” he said today before the House Armed Services Committee’s…
Colorado Springs, Colorado – April 9, 2025 – The Department of Defense (DoD) is excited to announce that the Warrior Games are returning to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the first time since 2018 for the 15th anniversary. This milestone year will showcase the strength, resilience, and unity of our wounded, ill, and injured service members…
Diamondback Firearms Appoints Dave Larson as New Director of Marketing Cocoa, FL – Diamondback Firearms, a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Dave Larson as Director of Marketing, effective immediately. Larson will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Faith Denman and is responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives across the company’s product…
ZRENJANIN, SERBIA (09.04.2025) Mehler Protective System d.o.o., part of the Mehler Protection brand within the Mehler Systems Group, is the production site located in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Specialising in textiles, this facility focuses on high-quality protective solutions for military, police, and security forces worldwide. As one of three strategic locations within the Mehler Protection brand—alongside Fulda…
March 31, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, requesting both departments investigate whether Yantai iRay Technology Co.,…
In the quest for a true “heads-up” shooting position with Night Observation Devices (NODs), mounts fall short. Traditional risers only adjust the Y-axis (height) of your red dot, leaving the X-axis (lateral alignment) untouched. This forces you to turn your head to align with the optic, slowing your target acquisition, straining your neck, and breaking…
There are many ways for government to procure the various equipment and supplies it needs to accomplish the mission. With the launch of the Government Service Administration Commercial Platform, ordering has come to the Internet making it is as convenient as doing your shopping at home. In fact, they’ll deliver your order, right to your…