Navy to Commission Submarine USS Colorado (Learn More, Multi-Video)

The U.S. Navy will commission its newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Colorado (SSN 788), during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, March 17, at Naval Submarine Base New London...
Ideal for users in the military, law enforcement & field service, the DURABOOK U11 provides protection from drop, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, humidity, freeze/thaw, high/low temperatures, electromagnetic interference & explosive atmosphere. The U11 is the only 11.6” rugged tablet with a quick-release SSD, making it easy to remove & store sensitive info, with world class connectivity options, it delivers maximum performance in a package that can take a serious beating.

‘ASTORS’ Award Winning Durabook Unveils New Fully-Rugged U11 Tablet

Durabook Americas, a ‘2017 "ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winner for Best Rugged Computer Tablet, has introduced the newest member of the DURABOOK family, the fully rugged 11.6” DURABOOK U11 tablet. The new device features an Intel®...
It's not part of Cancun that tourists travel to see: heavily armed police working to stop a soaring homicide rate. The fallout of Mexico's campaign targeting drug cartel leaders is spilling onto the periphery of the famous beach destination, where fractured gangs fight for control. (Image courtesy of YouTube)

DOS Travel Dangers & Advisories to Mexico (Learn More, Multi-Video)

U.S. Department of State Mexico Travel Advisory: Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime, such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery,...
A U.S. military helicopter, reportedly an HH-60 Pave Hawk, crashed in western Iraq Thursday with seven troops on board. Here, two Pave Hawk helicopters perform maneuvers during training. (Image courtesy of Master Sgt. Stephen D. Schester, Air Force)

7 Killed in US Helicopter Crash in Western Iraq (Learn More, Videos)

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press, Air Force Times A U.S. military helicopter has crashed in western Iraq with seven service members on board, U.S. officials said Thursday. A defense official confirmed...
DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office (TTO) focuses on conceiving, designing, developing, and testing advanced technology platforms that provide U.S. forces with overwhelming tactical and strategic advantage, including vehicles, weapons, and other full-scale, potentially field-deployable systems.

DARPA TTO Awards Belcan Gov’t Services $204M Contract

Belcan's Government Services segment has been awarded a five-year prime Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) multiple award contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Tactical Technology Office (TTO) in Arlington,...
Pound for pound, Spectra is 15 times stronger than steel, yet light enough to float. It has up to 60 percent greater strength than alternate aramid fiber. Spectra fiber is made from ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene using a patented gel-spinning process. It is used to create Spectra Shield, an advanced ballistic-resistant composite material.

Honeywell Helps Reduce Ballistic Handheld Shield Weight by 20%

Safariland Group is using Honeywell Spectra Shield® in a breakthrough new design that changes the way in which ballistic glass is installed in ballistic handheld shields, resulting in shields that can...
Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative interceptors, shown here in a previous test, support the U.S. Army's Field Surveillance Program to ensure reliability and readiness of fielded PAC-3 missiles. (Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

Interceptor Proves Lockheed Martin Hit-to-Kill PAC-3 Reliability (See Video)

Two PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors from Lockheed Martin, successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets recently in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The PAC-3 CRI intercepts support...
Albert Wong, 36 the gunman in a standoff at a N CA military veterans home Friday, ended with the shooting deaths Friday of Christine Loeber, Dr Jen Golick & Jennifer Gonzales, before turning the gun on himself. (Images courtesy of Facebook and YouTube)

Suspect of Killings, an Army Vet Once Hailed a ‘Hero’ (Multi-Video)

By Michal Krantz, Business Insider The man suspected of killing three people at Veterans Home of California in Yountville, California on Friday, was an Afghanistan war veteran praised a "hero" during his deployment,...
Geospatial engineering help create a common operational picture through the collection of information about a physical operating environment. (Image courtesy of the U.S. Army)

Leidos to Continue Army Geospatial Intel Support (Learn More, Videos)

Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 science, IT, and engineering leader, has been awarded a $200 million hybrid contract to support geospatial requirements, standards and systems across the U.S. Army. The multiple-award, follow-on contract has a...
The DEFENDER™ PRO Commuter is the off-duty choice for professionals who need to be ready, or any civilian that prefers a solid daypack with the added benefit of threat Level IIIA M4L Ballistic Armored Protection that could save your life if you encounter an active shooter event. In an increasingly uncertain world, the DEFENDER™ PRO offers something new, an innovative backpack design that could save your life.

Ballistic Backpacks for Students, Travelers & 1st Responders (Video)

MERET now offers an innovative product line of M4L Ballistic Armor Protection Backpacks for commuters, students, and first responders, specifically designed to address rising global concerns for personal safety when traveling,...