Author: Jack Bogart

WASHINGTON — The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an Industry Day, bringing together representatives from industry and government partners to discuss collaboration and accelerate the development of counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-sUAS) capabilities at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Va., on March 5, 2026. The event provided a forum for JIATF-401 leadership to outline the organization’s mission, priorities and acquisition approaches while allowing industry partners to engage directly with government stakeholders on emerging technology and operational needs. “I want you to know what we’re doing to make your products accessible to our customers and what we’re doing…

Every motorcycle boot is balance of comfort and protection. For this guide, we mostly zeroed in on adventure (ADV) motorcycle boots that strike the sweet spot — protective enough for the ride, comfortable enough to keep on once you’re off the bike. Options range from mid-height adventure kicks like the Fox Racing Defend ADV with BOA quick-closure. Or, you might want a taller pair like the waterproof, lightweight TCX Drifter. Otherwise, the Fox Racing Motion X Off Road is geared toward off-road and trail rides, while the adventure-focused Alpinestars Corozal shines for long tours and dual-sport days. Editor’s Note: We updated our Motorcycle…

A closer look at what stress does to your mind and body during and after a lethal force incident.Imagine you wake at 2 in the morning to the sound of breaking glass. Your heart races. In a split second your brain goes into overdrive: you worry about your family, defending your home, and the safety of the people you love. You jump out of bed, grab your weapon, and move through a house you know like the back of your hand. In the living room you see the silhouette of a figure who is too large to be one of…

Sydney, Australia – 11 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced the establishment of counter-UAS manufacturing in the EU, marking a major expansion of the Company’s European industrial footprint and manufacturing capacity. The announcement follows increased momentum across the continent, with national military investments growing under the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 initiative, accelerating the need for mature, scalable, and sovereign counter-UAS capability. Under a new collaboration with an experienced and established manufacturer, production of European-made counter-UAS systems is now underway, with delivery scheduled for mid-2026. The contract manufacturer will carry out full…

I met 67-year-old Charlie Gandy at the last Walmart on the xTx trail. He still had 943 miles left to go — including long linkages through the Chihuahuan Desert with no water, bracing segments on narrow roadways, and a thicket of property lines in a state that’s 95% private land. A friend of Gandy’s and fellow long-distance Texas route developer put the challenge in perspective. Lawrence Walker contributed to the Texas portion of the Southern Tier bike route in the ‘90s. “Sure, it was hard, but I didn’t have to borrow a donkey to try to find Gatorade 400 miles…

Sencut’s latest flipper, the Selkyris, is primed to drop in the next couple of weeks. A mid-sized clip point blade with a super sleek profile sets this user apart from its fellow Sencuttians. It’s hard to believe that, not so many years ago, sub-2 inch EDC blades were the hot thing – it wasn’t unheard of to see a larger size spec’d for daily carry, but far, far less common than it is today. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that it’s unusual to see an EDC knife release these days with a blade length under that…

The brightly colored cliffs of Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have long attracted kayakers eager to gaze at these geologic wonders. So, it’s no surprise that federal prosecutors just announced penalties against four people who broke several rules in this area managed by the National Park Service (NPS). The small group from Illinois not only carved large letters into the area’s beloved cliff faces, but they also attempted to illegally remove 100 pounds of rocks. Park rangers charged them with defacing and collecting park resources. That led to Wednesday’s sentencing, which ordered each of them to pay a $500 fine.…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today announced the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers. Project ARIA addresses critical Army challenges by partnering with leading technology companies to develop practical AI solutions that deliver real results for warfighters. “Through Project ARIA, we are building the Army of tomorrow, today,” said Deputy Under Secretary of the Army David R. Fitzgerald. “By working with the nation’s top minds in artificial intelligence, we are rapidly developing and deploying smart tools that empower our Soldiers, streamline our…

From exploring coastlines and lakes to whitewater, a standup paddleboard offers freedom you don’t get in a boat. Standup paddleboarding, or SUPing, involves standing (or sitting or kneeling) on a rigid or inflatable board that’s tapered at both ends. We focus on inflatables here because, when deflated, they fit more easily in a closet, trunk, or truck bed — you can even take them on airplanes. Inflatable designs are durable, lighter, and easier to transport than a rigid SUP. If you’re willing to give up superior tracking, glide, and speed on the water, SUPs such as the Kokopelli Chasm Lite…

This article originally appeared on Explorersweb. This spring, two climbers will approach Everest the (very) long way around. While most take a helicopter to Base Camp, they will start their “climb” from the seashore some 3,000 km away. From there, they will avoid motorized vehicles until they reach the highest point on Earth. Climbing Is Just a Fraction Technology, logistics, and the sheer number of summiters have stripped away some of Everest’s aura, so climbers continually seek a novel gimmick to make their quest seem striking. This includes fast ascents, multiple summits, and no-oxygen climbs. But for years, a handful…