‘Final Denial’: Air Force Leaders Lean in to the Future of Drone Defense

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 31st Air Task Force sharpened and refined a layered counter-small unmanned aerial system defense capability, culminating in a kinetic “final denial” live-fire demonstration, August 3-7, 2026. The week-long training event built on counter-sUAS initiatives first emp...

By Eric G •

Grumman J2F Duck: From Bataan to Antarctica

On April 24, 1933, a legend was born when Grumman test pilot Paul Hovgard flew the prototype Grumman J2F “Duck,” designated XJF-1, on its first flight, taking off from the factory’s grass strip at Farmingdale, New York. The flight marked the debut of one of the most versatile amphibious...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •

Denmark Selects Terma to Deliver Nationwide Counter-Drone Defense System

Terma will deliver a sovereign, integrated counter-drone defense system that connects existing and future sensors into one shared drone situational picture. With AI-supported processing of sensor data, the system will give the Danish Armed Forces and other authorities a stronger foundation to det...

By Eric G •

Fiocchi America Unveils New 12 Gauge Shotshells in Golden Dove Duplex

As temps continue to drop across the US and more hunting seasons loom on the horizon, Fiocchi America has announced a new 12 Gauge dove hunting load in Golden Dove Duplex . By strategically mixing two different shot sizes - #6 and #8 - you will hopefully be able to bag more birds this fall.

By Adam Scepaniak •

Arbor Arms – TradesMed Modular Assault Pack

New from Arbor Arms is the TradesMed Modular Assault Pack. Designed to meet the specific needs of several mission sets where organizing and managing a large number of small to medium size tools and equipment is critical to mission success. Examples include Medics, EOD Technicians and Drone Operat...

By Eric G •

CENTCOM Launches First-Ever Multinational Attack Drone Task Force

TAMPA, Fla. — On Aug. 13, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced efforts to establish the first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force. The unit, called Task Force Falcon Strike, will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below ...

By Eric G •
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