Vortex Optics incorporates GeoBallistics software into several of its products including Talon HD 10K Binocular, Ace Ballistic Weather Meter, and Impact 4000 laser range finder.
These devices collect data which feeds into the GeoBallistics software. In addition to rendering shooting solutions which appear on the device, it also interfaces with the App resodent in your End User Device.
vortexoptics.com/geoballistics
At Eurosatory 2026, Milrem Robotics, the world’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer, is showcasing systems designed to counter drone threats and support a layered, unmanned-first approach to modern warfare.
Building on its Robotised Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative (EFDI), the company highlights that unmanned ground systems with integrated sensors and Counter-UAS capabilities can form a persistent defensive network in which robotic platforms assume the most dangerous roles.
“At Eurosatory 2026, we are showcasing how robotic and autonomous systems are becoming a central element of modern layered defence. Integrated unmanned platforms equipped with Counter-UAS, surveillance, and combat capabilities enable armed forces to extend operational reach, sustain high-readiness operations, and reduce soldiers’ exposure to frontline threats,” said Stefan Behre, Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics.
At the centre of the display is ARCOS, the Autonomous & Robotic Control Suite, Milrem Robotics’ modular command-and-control system enabling the coordinated operation of unmanned systems and payloads. ARCOS is designed to integrate into broader battle management architectures, enabling synchronised operations across unmanned and manned forces.
Connected through ARCOS, the showcased systems demonstrate how autonomous platforms can operate as part of a coordinated defensive network. Among them is the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle, which, since its deployment to Ukraine in 2022, has been updated with lessons learned.
THeMIS is available in multiple combat configurations, including a dual-Buria remote weapon station configuration developed by Ukraine’s Frontline Robotics for remote fire support, delivering enhanced combat effectiveness while keeping operators at a safe distance.
The system provides mobile, protected fire support to engage enemy positions, support manoeuvre forces, and strengthen defensive operations.
Additionally, Milrem is showcasing THeMIS integrated with EOS’ R400 Slinger Counter-UAS Remote Weapon Station. Equipped with a 30×113 mm cannon and specialised ammunition designed to minimise collateral damage, the system can detect, track, and engage hostile drones at ranges beyond 1,000 metres.
Milrem Robotics is also presenting the HAVOC Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), an 8×8 hybrid-electric platform combining mobility, firepower, and advanced mission systems. Equipped with a 30×113 mm cannon with proximity-fused ammunition, SHORAD missile options, and electronic warfare systems, HAVOC is designed to address both aerial and ground threats in contested environments. The platform can also integrate counter-UAS capabilities to support layered air defence operations.
An integrated Elistair Khronos tethered UAV provides persistent overwatch and enhanced situational awareness, enabling continuous surveillance and target acquisition from an elevated position.
Additional integrations showcased at Eurosatory include the TerraHawk RWS by MSI, the Flexible Mission Platform (FMP™) by Moog and KNDS’ modular payload module for ISR, in cooperation with Thales France.
Together, these capabilities demonstrate how robotic systems can deliver sustained surveillance, immediate response, and combat power—supporting a defence model where unmanned platforms absorb risk and extend operational reach.
Our friends at MATBOCK gave us a look at something get discovered during the 2026 SOMA Scientific Assembly.
I’d simple say it’s a cool med box that slides open, but their description is better.
“The LunchTime System is a compact, rapidly deployable point-of-injury (POI) organization platform designed to stage critical medical components in a consistent, repeatable layout while enabling immediate deployment from a protected carry position.”
The LunchTime System consists of three integrated components that function together as a unified POI deployment platform:
LunchBox – rigid protective enclosure with configurable GripMatrix organization
LunchTray – sliding rapid-deployment interface between LunchBox and LunchBag
LunchBag – hard protective carry and mounting shell
One of the things I like about it is that it incorporates load carrying attachment points.
Available in Black, Green and Tan.
During OpEx 911 Supply exhibited the Overbag Pro from Norway’s Halite which will add 14 deg C to any sleep system.
Insulated with continuous fiber Climashield APEX insulation with hydrophobic Aquaban DWR treat-ment in combination with a Pertex Quantum shell.
https://www.halite.no/products/overbag
CS-PAPR SD provides military special forces and tactical teams with the capability to switch between breathing protection levels dependent on threat levels for safer operation for the wearer. CS-PAPR SD has been designed as a smaller, compact lower-profile system for greater operational flexibility to enable users to remain uncompromised on target.
Avon Protection’s patented PAPR technology allows users to seamlessly switch between Air Purifying Respirator (APR), PAPR, and the option to transition to short-duration SCBA when operating in high-contaminant or oxygen-deficient environments. A single hose connection across all modes keeps one side of the mask clear, maintaining unobstructed weapon sighting and enhanced situational awareness.
It is available in 2 to 3-litre CS-PAPR SD cylinders, which provide up to 20 minutes of breathing air for maintaining protection in hazardous scenarios.
This short-duration system offers tactical users a low-profile, lightweight design; reducing bulk and wearer burden, enabling users to remain on target for longer and operate more effectively in physically restricted environments, such as subterranean settings or confined spaces.
Built around a modular methodology, CS-PAPR SD can be easily added to existing fielded systems, including the FM53/4 APR and ST53 SCBA configurations, allowing users to build on existing equipment investment.
“The ability for users to change between protection levels dependent on the threat is of particular benefit to tactical users who may face unknown elements in fast-changing threat scenarios and who need that low burden protection,” said Steve Elwell, President of Avon Protection. “With this streamlined Short Duration option, these users can alternate between the baseline negative pressure filtered air protection offered by their APR, moving up through the PAPR, and into positive pressure short duration breathing apparatus (SDBA), enabling maintained uncompromised protection from threats.”
The new CS-PAPR SD in on display at Eurosatory 2026 on stand Hall 5a, H229, along with Avon Protection’s full portfolio of CBRN protective equipment.
You read that right..Raider Green. At SOF Select we got a sneak peek of two new pack variants from Mystery Ranch which are destined for MARSOC.
The 3 Day Assault Pack and Mountain Ruck feature a two-tone color way with Raider Green being paired with Coyote buckles and zippers.
Why Raider Green? Back in October, 2024, MARSOC announced it would be ditching MultiCam and reverting to a more traditional Green color scheme. This is the result.
New range of fabrics in production and ready to order
Paris—15 June 2026—Hyde Definition and WidePlus are proud to announce that the new range of mil-spec, nIR-compliant, PenCott-GreenZone® camouflage fabrics at WidePlus’s Eurosatory booth – Hall 5B-A38.
First announced at Enforce-Tac 2026, the new range of fabrics is now in production and WidePlus are ready to order from stock. Having been absent from the market for far too long due to global supply chain issues, Eurosatory marks the exciting return of this legendary British-designed camouflage pattern, which is ideal for European homeland operational environments.
Driven by customer feedback and market demand, Hyde Definition and WidePlus are proud to present this new range of GreenZone® fabrics.
• 50/50 N66 nylon-cotton ripstop
• 500D nylon with DWR and back-coating
• 4-Way Stretch nylon-spandex
• Single Jersey Polyester Knit
• 50D lightweight plain weave nylon
• 500D nylon with DWR or pure finish (by special request – MOQs apply)
Additional PenCott colorways and fabrics are also in development.
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FORT POLK, La. — The Virginia Army National Guard’s Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team is testing its combat readiness during a Joint Readiness Training Center, or JRTC, rotation May 31 – July 1.
The rotation marks a historic milestone for the brigade and the Army National Guard. The 116th is the first Army National Guard brigade to conduct a JRTC rotation as a mobile brigade combat team, or MBCT, after officially transforming from an infantry brigade combat team to an MBCT in October 2025.
The training gives Soldiers and leaders an opportunity to validate new formations, equipment and tactics in a demanding, large-scale combat environment while preparing for future overseas deployments and domestic response missions.
“Unlike typical annual training, this rotation involves a large-scale combat operations simulation aimed at validating the readiness of brigade-sized units for global missions,” said Col. Arthur S. Moore, commander of the 116th. “This exercise is a key event in a multi-year training cycle and represents a generational opportunity, as many National Guard Soldiers may have this experience only once in their careers.”
About 3,000 Soldiers assigned to the 116th MBCT are participating in the JRTC rotation, along with units from 18 states and territories, three U.S. Army Reserve units and international partners, including members of the Finnish Defense Forces. Virginia and Finland are formally paired through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
“This premier training event allows the Soldiers and leaders of the 116th to operationalize the new formations and equipment to prepare for upcoming [outside the continental United States] deployments and support domestic missions,” said Brig. Gen. Rusty McGuire, the assistant adjutant general – Army strategic initiatives of the Virginia National Guard and the senior trainer for the JRTC rotation.
The MBCT concept is part of the U.S. Army’s continuous transformation effort to build units that are more agile and lethal. The formation incorporates three infantry battalions, adds a multipurpose company to each battalion and includes a multifunctional reconnaissance company at the brigade level.
The 116th became the first Army National Guard brigade to test and evaluate an approved task organization for an MBCT during its 21-day eXportable Combat Training Capability, or XCTC, rotation in June 2025 at Fort Pickett, Virginia.
Since the XCTC rotation and formal transition to an MBCT, the brigade has prepared for JRTC by fielding and training on new Infantry Squad Vehicles and incorporating new unmanned aircraft systems and electronic warfare capabilities. The brigade has also worked with the Army Research Laboratory to integrate new technology designed to help Soldiers operate on the modern battlefield.
“Our partnership with the Army Research Laboratory is pivotal to the Virginia National Guard’s commitment to modernization and readiness,” McGuire said. “This collaboration ensures our Soldiers are at the forefront of innovation, equipped to counter emerging threats and prepared to excel in overseas deployments. It highlights the vital role our Guard members play in advancing the security of our nation.”
Moore said, “Our brigade is trained and ready to win the first battle alongside the active U.S. Army if our nation calls upon us.”
“JRTC provides the ultimate test of our systems against a world-class opposing force. This ensures that when our Soldiers go to war, they do so with the absolute best preparation,” Moore said.
By Mike Vrabel
