ew “suicide drone” produced by Aevex Aerospace, a little-known Solana Beach, California, company that has considerable experience with unmanned aerial systems.
Military Gear
New Balance unveils standard-issue PT shoe
New Balance has unveiled a sneaker prototype that could become standard-issue in boot camp and spell an end to the cash allowances that let recruits buy foreign-made shoes. New details about the shoemaker’s 950v2 sneaker emerged after a visit from…
Marine congressman says police don’t need military vehicles in Missouri
By Stephen Dinan – The Washington Times Rep. Duncan Hunter asked the Defense Department Wednesday to conduct its own review of the program that sends surplus military equipment to police departments, saying the Pentagon should see if there are categories of weapons that should no longer be…
US Troops To Get New Personal Cooling Systems
U.S. troops battle the heat with new personal cooling systems The Army is working towards an “Iron Man” suit for its troops but for now they will just have to accept armor with personal air conditioning. A new system called…
Army Designing Next-Generation Protective Mask
It’s hot. Humidity is near 100 percent, and you’re in full combat gear — including chemical-biological protection. Between your helmet and mask, your entire head is covered, leaving a sensation of suffocating heat. Sweat pours as you run, climb and…
UZI Tactical Pen
The UZI Tactical Defender Pen is made from lightweight aircraft aluminum and features a glass breaker and a DNA catcher, enabling the pen to also be used as a self defense tool. Below is a video highlighting the pen’s capabilities.…
