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FORT CAMPBELL, Ky – Turning another page in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) journey within the Army’s transformation and its emerging technologies, the Division now has plans underway to revolutionize military drone creation in preparation for their upcoming division training exercise – Operation Lethal Eagle. The Division began 3D manufacturing of small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at the EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center at Fort Campbell, Ky. “This is bigger than simply printing parts. We are reshaping the sUAS enterprise at the tactical level,” said Col. (Promotable) Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding officer for support of the 101st ABN DIV. He…

Among outdoor tools, knives offer the widest range of choices — intimidating for some, opportunity for others. If you rely on a knife every day, having one tailored to your needs is a real advantage. Flytanium, a Blade HQ brand originally known for its titanium aftermarket scales, began making its own knives in 2021. Since then, the brand has found a niche with the real EDC faithful. I’m one of them. It’s a habit that guarantees I’m never without a pen, lighter, or knife. Last December, Flytanium launched the BEEF: a full-size folding knife marketed as nothing fancy, just gets…

You’d be hard-pressed to make a pack that appeals to me more than an abrasion-resistant, water-resistant, external frame pack that leverages lightweight materials to actually haul and haul well. It’s an approach to pack design that I like to call ultrahauling. And there are few companies I trust more to tackle that approach to pack design than Seek Outside. So, when I heard that Seek Outside was releasing a 2.0 of its Goshawk 4800, a pack that has spent more time at the top of my rotation than any other over the last year, I quickly detoured along a 2,000-mile…

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2 Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade. The initial contract will see prototypes delivered in early 2026, with the main production starting later that year. The total contract value is in the mid-single-digit million euro range. The M270 A2 MLRS will be the 17th military platform to use the Trailblazer, which was developed and…

The original version of this article appeared on BikeRumor. The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is certainly best known for producing some of the most lust-worthy motorcycles on the market. The brand has been dabbling in the bike market for years. Back in 2018, it began producing a lineup of electric mountain and e-road bike models, which Ducati continues to sell to this day. Recently, Ducati announced plans to strengthen its presence in cycling by developing and producing a broader range of bicycles, including high-performance road and gravel models.  For the development of the new lineup, Ducati said that it’s leaning on the…

Rivian will increase the number of miles its current fleet of EVs can drive hands-free from 150,000 to 3.5 million miles before the end of the year. And, it plans to take things to the next level when it launches its new R2 SUV next year, said CEO RJ Scaringe, making it possible to drive hands-free and “eyes off.” The autonomous driving wars are heating up, with Rivian firing a shot over the bow of the industry’s presumptive leader, Tesla. Rivian revealed Thursday plans to increase to 3.5 million miles the roadways on which its R1S and R1T battery-electric vehicles…

GA-ASI’s Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles Impact SAN DIEGO – 10 December 2025 – On November 18, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) partners held their second “shark tank” style event in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The event brought together emerging Dutch companies and attracted more than 350 attendees. BMNL provided Dutch businesses with an opportunity to present their capabilities for possible investment from GA-ASI, as well as other companies. The 16 companies that made pitches were selected from a pool of more than 70 companies that represented the best of the best of Dutch…

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Nashville, TN — Dec 10, 2025 — ZeroTech Optics, a leader in precision optics engineered for shooters and hunters who demand performance without compromise, proudly announces the release of its newest additions to the acclaimed Vengeance series — the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Reticle and the Vengeance 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope with R3 Illuminated Reticle (IR). Designed for those who live for the long shot, both models bring exceptional optical clarity, rugged dependability, and intuitive functionality to the modern marksman. Precision Engineered for Long-Range Confidence The Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 delivers dependable performance and crisp detail across its versatile magnification…

Sometimes I raise an eyebrow at “house brand” goods. Like the nondescript canned tuna in the grocery store, you wonder if the quality drop is worth saving a little scratch. Thankfully, REI Co-op has a long history of making affordable outdoor goods that compete with the big names without sacrificing details or quality. The REI Co-op First Chair GTX Jacket is no exception, offering an understated resort ski shell that delivers two-layer GORE-TEX weather protection, expected ski jacket attributes, and a mid-tier price.  Like most ski shells, there’s no insulation inside the First Chair, making it a season-long option that you can layer…