I stopped by the Gentex booth and they were exhibiting a high cut version of the Next Gen Integrated Head Protection System helmet issued by the US Army. Apparently, during last month’s Maneuver Conference at Fort Benning, the Army announced plans to move forward with a high cut design afte...
Defendtex remains one of my favorite companies thanks to their constant innovation. No matter where I see them, they’ve lasted got something new. For AUSA they had the latest version of their Dispenser for the Drone 155 which can act as a mothership for the the Drone40 with a variety of pay...
Officially launched back in mid-Summer, the LP5X-P Laser Aiming Device is based on the Brolis Defense model of the same name which is used by several NATO countries. Four co-aligned lasers do the work of an entire aiming suite: a visible green pointer, an IR pointer, an IR illuminator with electr...
GORE-TEX Brand gave us an excellent surprise, woven fabric technology to improve the performance of hot weather uniforms. Although this example is cut like a IHWCU, rumor has it the Army plans to develop a specific uniform for Hot / Wet climate operations and this fabric by GORE-TEX Labs seems li...
SIG’s newest business unit has introduced SPINE the Smart Payload Interface for Next-Gen Equipment. It’s a patented, modular quick-attachment architecture for small Unmanned Aerial Systems offering integrated power (up to 300 a) and data. It can be mounted top or bottom of a drone and...
Drone Round showed us their new 6.8×51 round for use with Next Generation Weapons System. Here, you can see it next to the 5.56mm NATO version. The counter drone ammunition will be offered in both K & L variants which feature different dispersal radii. Offering an effective counter-FPV d...
This year’s Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting & Exposition was very well attended. AUSA claims 45,000 and I can believe it. Unfortunately, I missed the first day thanks to American Airlines doing what they do best. I’d like to apologize to my readers and...
Washington, D.C. — October 12, 2026 Acting Secretary of the Army Honorable Adam Telle announced the Army’s first?ever Manufacturing Rodeo during the AUSA National Convention opening ceremony, describing it as a competitive stress test for both the Army’s organic industrial base and the nati...
AUSA edition… Thanks BR!
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army hosted senior defense leaders and international delegates from eight partner nations for a formal signing ceremony, further expanding allied access to the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS Marketplaces at the 2026 Association of the United States Ar...