Author: Jack Bogart

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. — Joint Inter-Agency Task Force – 401 participated in a multi-day Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Threat Simulation Exercise this week, designed to test and evaluate cutting-edge technologies aimed at protecting the National Capital Region. The exercise was a collaborative effort involving the base defense forces of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and key leaders from the Joint Task Force – National Capital Region, Combat Capabilities Development Command and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. The Director of JIATF-401, Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, visited the exercise on February 18 and praised the team’s efforts to test…

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 — Accrete, Inc., a dual-use AI company founded in 2017, whose Knowledge Engine platform encodes institutional knowledge, judgment, and expertise into AI agents for decision superiority, announced that it has successfully deployed its Argus platform into the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) through Second Front’s 2F Game Warden®. This is an important step in Accrete’s ongoing effort to meet surging demand by delivering expanded capabilities for teams operating in Top Secret data environments. This achievement reinforces Accrete’s dedication to current and future defense stakeholders while bringing more value to organizations, reducing friction between workflows, and…

Industry Leading UAS Expands Mission Roles To Include Naval Strike SAN DIEGO – 23 February 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®. Demand continues from naval and air warfighters for platforms that can hold targets at risk from great ranges, especially over the expanses of air and water in the Western Pacific. That’s why GA-ASI engineers have begun the work of adapting MQ-9B’s payload, stability, range and other features to accommodate the new generation of extended-range precision weapons. “MQ-9B continues to impress in the…

I’m a big bib enthusiast for resort skiing, but big names charge a car payment for their high-end options. REI Co-op, luckily, is here to save the day with a GORE-TEX bib shell pant for a third of the price of most other options. The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Bibs for men are a simple, streamlined, and (relatively) affordable pair of ski bibs that’ll appeal to skiers on a budget and minimalists who don’t want a ton of pockets, zippers, and features all over their outerwear. This two-layer GORE-TEX build offers plenty of weather protection. But if you think you need more…

Maciej Torbé has returned to his Civivi stomping ground for a new fixed blade, the Scoopth. The Scoopth falls right in line with previous Civivi/Torbé collabs, which have always been fixed blade models with striking lines. What is a Scoopth? Perhaps only Torbé knows, but it’s certainly fun to say. And the term does seem to evoke an aspect of the knife, in that its wide blade features a compound grind with a big “scoop” on the forward, thinner half of the profile. And there’s another scoop on the spine, just aft of the jimping, lending the Scoopth the quirked…

Petzl is one of the leading manufacturers of climbing equipment and a major innovator in the industry, but this week, it took a hit. On Feb. 22, the brand issued a recall for two ice axes and three guide harnesses. Ice Axes The brand stated that customers have reported that certain batches of the NOMIC (U021AA00) and ERGONOMIC (U022AA00) ice axes have broken at the handles, posing a serious risk of injury or death. An example of a broken ice axe shaft; (photo/Petzl) “The durability of these ice axes does not meet our quality standards, especially for intensive ice climbing…

Rheinmetall will contribute to the reconnaissance capabilities, combat effectiveness and training of the German Army’s Intelligence and Reconnaissance Corps. General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is the prime contractor for the next generation ‘Luchs 2’ reconnaissance vehicle of the Bundeswehr, which is due to be delivered from 2029 onwards. GDELS has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the turret, main armament and corresponding simulators. The contract was signed in Kaiserslautern at the beginning of February 2026. The total order value is in the mid three-digit million-euro range. “We are grateful for the trust that GDELS and the Bundeswehr have placed in our…

Last month, the United States Forest Service announced the approval of class 1 pedal-assisted e-bikes on more than 100 miles of trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). The move is part of a growing trend in local outdoor communities around the country. E-bikes dramatically increase access when they’re allowed on trails, enabling more people to get out and enjoy them. That also means larger crowds and greater impact on the areas they are allowed to ride. (Photo/jmdgolfman via Flickr Creative Commons) Historically, e-bikes have been classified as “motorized vehicles,” severely limiting where they can be used on…

Tailing loops are, hands down, the most common problem I see among intermediate to advanced fly casters. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s when the top leg of your casting loop dips below the bottom leg of the loop. At best, the result is an inefficient cast that stifles distance and accuracy, and at worst, your fly catches the fly line, resulting in a botched cast entirely. And don’t forget wind knots. I hate to break it to you, but those pesky little buggers are the result of your poor casting. Wah, wah, wahh. Tailing loops can be maddening…

TAMPA, FL – (Feb. 24, 2026) – Global Military Products, a Global Ordnance Company, received a contract to deliver its Scorpion Light mobile mortar system through the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium for the U.S. Marine Corps. Mounted on the Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6, the fully integrated platform enhances the mobility, lethality, operator safety and air transportability of these assets. “This contract signals a step forward in the Marine Corps’ mortar modernization,” said James Knight, director, Global Military Products. “This partnership delivers a revolutionary ‘shoot and scoot’ capability designed for expeditionary forces operating in high-threat, dispersed environments by providing…