The Defense Department this week began testing for the initial phase of its Drone Dominance Program, an effort to expand the use of commercial drones across the military. Dubbed “the Gauntlet,” military operators will fly and evaluate uncrewed aerial systems, ...

You’ve probably heard of Best Ranger or Best Sapper: Army competitions that test the skills of teams of infantrymen and combat engineers. This year, the service added Best Drone Warfighter. The inaugural battle kicked off Tuesday at the University of ...

FULDA, GERMANY (19.02.2026) With the “Omega Jaw” mandible guard, Mehler Protection is introducing a new generation of face and jaw protection specifically designed for threats from AK47 MSC projectiles in accordance with VPAM 6, while fully maintaining system compatibility with ...

BERLIN — With North Korean soldiers and equipment playing a key role at Russia’s front line in Ukraine, some experts worry Moscow may be ready to return the favor by providing highly sensitive information on nuclear submarines to its newfound ...

FirstSpear Friday Focus: Enforce Tac 2026 Come see us next week at Enforce Tac 2026 over at booth #07-0665 from Monday, February 23rd, through Wednesday, February 25th. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn ...

BERLIN — Estonia has started public procurement of 600 modular bunkers as part of a joint push by the Baltic states to secure their long border with Russia and Belarus, marking a crucial next phase in the region’s ambitious fortification ...

ROME — Fincantieri is to build four U.S. Marine Corps landing vessels at its U.S. Marinette Marine yard in a new deal that follows the cancellation of its contract to build Constellation class frigates for the U.S. Navy. Fincantieri will ...

From 23 to 25 February 2026, Rheinmetall AG will be exhibiting at the Enforce Tac trade fair in Nuremberg. As a leading partner to the armed and security forces, the Düsseldorf-based technology group will present a range of new products ...

Bavarian State Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann becomes patron of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 IWA Vision: Between Survival and Crisis Preparedness – What Visitors Can Expect at IWA 2026 IWA OutdoorClassics, the world’s leading exhibition for hunting, shooting sports, outdoor ...

Partnering with the U.S. Army to Improve Warfighter Protection Washington, DC | February 17, 2026 — The Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act was signed into law on February 3, 2026, enacting a $7.5 M program increase within Army research ...