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Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia have entered into a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as a mature solution for the Bundeswehr’s procurement of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) into Germany by 2029.  Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat has completed more than 150 flights and has been designed, developed and manufactured in Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force and other allied nations.   A proven autonomous CCA, it will act as a force multiplier, teaming with manned platforms to provide critical combat mass in highly contested airspace. Its modular design and autonomous behaviours support a broad range of mission capabilities,…

On Jan 20., 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that could profoundly affect public lands. “Unleashing American Energy” mandated that the government explore energy production on federal land to achieve American energy independence. A few months later, he issued another order. “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” directed the Department of the Interior (DOI) to prioritize energy and mineral production on federal lands. Since those orders, the federal government has sought to economically develop national monuments, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas, sparking backlash. A recent report from The Wilderness Society (TWS), a conservation nonprofit, identified the landscapes most…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Subaru just revealed two eco-friendly SUVs, including its most powerful vehicle ever. The 2027 Subaru Getaway is a brand-new three-row electric vehicle that makes 420 horsepower. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid brings the fuel-sipping hybrid system to the Wilderness off-road model for the very first time. 2027 Getaway Is the Most Powerful Subaru Yet The 2027 Subaru Getaway is the company’s latest EV, bringing the lineup to four. It will be the longest, with room for three rows of seats, but also the most…

For years, tactically-minded carnivores have been begging KnivesShipFree Research & Development to blend two great tastes: tactical knife design and kitchen cutlery. At long last Head Researcher (and, if rumors are to be believed, shortlist nominee for the Nobel Prize in Physics) J Rouch has delivered, with the Laser-Guided Steak Knife (LGSK), a culinary tool that beefs up its blade with mil-spec tactical tech. “For any enthusiast of modern tactical knife design, the average steak knife is, frankly, prehistoric,” Rouch tells us via secure telecom call from the off-shore KSF Research Facility. “We don’t fight with sticks and stones anymore,…

Sydney, Australia – 31 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Origin Robotics, a defence technology company specialising in advanced autonomous systems, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to formally progress joint collaboration across defence and security projects. Both companies bring battle-proven technologies already deployed in demanding operational environments. DroneShield contributes its advanced detection, electronic warfare and best-in-class sensor fusion and command-and-control capabilities. Meanwhile, Origin Robotics brings interceptor-focused autonomous platforms engineered for rapid launch, with its BLAZE platform, selected by multiple European governments and now entering operational service. The MOU…

I used an early version of the Sawyer Squeeze water filter during a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, and while it filtered admirably until the end, one thing was immediately clear: the original foil “squeeze” bladders were junk. They filled hiker boxes throughout southern California, all presumably pinholed and binned in favor of other solutions. The fix many settled on was to pivot to a soft TPU bladder, like the CNOC Vecto, which didn’t collect holes and was much easier to scoop from shallow sources thanks to its wide-mouth opening. Sawyer noticed, and now the Squeeze filter is available with…

Our experts have tested more than 50 of the best fitness watches over the past decade. We pulled together the best for every situation in this guide. Whether you’re a marathoner tracking every BPM or just casually interested in your weekly workouts, there’s something here for you. These watches have been tested and compared for sensor accuracy, battery life, functionality, durability, and fit. Beyond that, we’ve also taken them everywhere — from the summits of volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest to the depths of the canyonlands of Utah — and pushed these devices to the limit to see what breaks.…

Raide Research has only been around for a few years, and its products are making waves. The brand keeps hitting home runs — from its TourTech Bibs, to its ice-axe compatible LF 2L waist pack, and, of course, its cult classic LF 30 and 40L backpacks. It hasn’t missed the mark yet. That’s why GearJunkie got so excited to see that this month, Raide launched a completely new pack, built for the biggest and gnarliest backcountry and alpine missions. The EX 55L ($549) is the brand’s first expedition pack. Like its other equipment, it’s bombproof, made with the highest-quality materials…

Just when you thought the water bottle craze had died down, here comes something completely different. First, YETI made every tumbler heavier than a tire iron. Then, VSCO girls and their Hydro Flasks turned bottles into fashion accessories. And most recently, everyone went bananas for Stanley’s Quencher because it had a straw in it. But right when things started to mellow out, an email pops into my inbox with the subject, “Introducing the Ferrari of water bottles!” OKAPA, a California-based startup, justifies the claim with a combination of precision engineering and superior materials — of course, the $300 price tag is…

West Virginia is arguably the most gun-friendly state for a reason; guns outnumber people here by a considerable margin. West Virginia University’s football team may struggle, but its rifle team certainly doesn’t. It should come as no surprise that Douglas Barrels, which has produced barrels for American Olympians and American snipers from Vietnam to GWOT, has been a quiet giant here for decades. Douglas Barrels was founded in 1948. In the beginning, the company played the field based on personal knowledge and uniform service experience. From the outset, the core concept was to provide the best barrels made to the…