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Rheinmetall and Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions Company, Strengthen Airspace Security

Friday, October 30th, 2026

New passive sensor integration enhances early warning threat awareness for air defence operations

CHICAGO – October 30, 2026 – Rheinmetall Air Defence AG has entered into an agreement with Silvus Technologies, a leading innovator in radio frequency (RF) technology, to integrate its passive RF sensors into Rheinmetall’s ground-based air defence systems. The sensors provide a new layer of passive threat detection in Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defence System and Skymaster command and control platform by exploiting electromagnetic spectrum to enhance resilience and early threat awareness.

“Modern airspace is becoming more congested and more difficult to monitor, driven by the proliferation of unmanned aircraft and hard-to-detect aerial technologies,” said Roman Köhne, CEO, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG. “Traditional detection methods alone can struggle with identifying new and novel threats in complex operating conditions. Integrating passive RF sensing into Skymaster enhances air defenders’ ability to respond effectively to emerging aerial threats.”

Silvus Technologies’ RFeye sensors provide a complementary layer of passive detection to identify and locate aerial platforms without actively transmitting or revealing the sensors’ locations. Within the Skymaster platform, they supplement radar coverage by helping operators maintain a more complete, persistent air picture and recognized electromagnetic picture (REMP).

“The agreement reflects a shared commitment to delivering resilient air defence systems for allied forces,” said Peter Moss, director of strategic NATO accounts, Silvus Technologies. “Combining RFeye technology and Rheinmetall’s air defence architecture gives operators critical situational awareness to inform quicker actions and safer decisions.”

About Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions Company

Silvus Technologies is a global leader in advanced tactical networking and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO). At the forefront of innovation for mission-critical applications, Silvus reshapes data-driven decision-making at the tactical edge with high-capacity MANET communications, intelligent spectrum awareness and electronic warfare resiliency.

Through its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform, Silvus provides robust, high-throughput connectivity for defense and public safety agencies in some of the world’s most complex environments. By expanding beyond traditional communications with advanced signals intelligence solutions, Silvus delivers comprehensive EMSO capabilities—enabling operators to sense, manage and defend their communications within a contested spectrum.

Headquartered in Los Angeles and driven by a team of world-class PhD scientists and engineers, Silvus continues to define the future of the tactical ecosystem with proven range, scalability and interference mitigation. Learn more at silvustechnologies.com.

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Learn more about our commitment to innovating for a safer future for us all at www.motorolasolutions.com. 

About Rheinmetall Air Defence  

Rheinmetall Air Defence division brings together all expertise in the field of ground-based air defence and is one of the world’s leading providers of complex air defence systems. It combines core capabilities ranging from development and production to simulation, training and comprehensive services. The aim is to provide modern, integrated solutions to protect against all airborne threats, from drones to highly maneuverable aerial targets. The division is grouped into the following business units: Systems and Effectors, and Systems and Sensors.

Kraken Kinetics Launches Odin Energetics with Solugen

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Kraken Kinetics is proud to publicly launch Odin Energetics, our new joint venture with Solugen Aerospace & Defense.

Odin was created to rethink how America produces and delivers advanced energetics, the explosives and propellants at the core of modern munitions.

The challenge is straightforward: demand for munitions is increasing, while the industrial base supporting them remains constrained by limited capacity, long supply chains, and production infrastructure that is difficult to scale rapidly.

We believe the answer is a fundamentally different manufacturing model.

Odin is building a resilient, distributed supply chain for advanced energetics by combining advanced manufacturing with secure domestic chemical production. Through Solugen, Odin will have access to a dedicated U.S. source of critical precursor chemicals, providing greater supply assurance, scalability, and control over the inputs required to manufacture next-generation energetics.

At the center of that model is Nitroforge, a modular, expeditionary manufacturing platform designed to convert precursor chemicals into advanced energetics where capacity is needed most.

The combination of secure domestic inputs and deployable production creates a faster, more flexible, and more resilient approach to energetics manufacturing.

For Kraken Kinetics, this is a natural extension of our mission. We are focused on delivering DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ at scale, and the energetic materials behind those effects are too important to remain a bottleneck.

Odin’s mission is simple:

Build the energetic capacity America, its warfighters, and its allies need, where they need it, when they need it.

Advanced energetics. Distributed production. Capacity for the nation’s most critical missions.

Decisive Effects. Whenever Needed.

Lite Coms Launches the Lite Sat GT3 Vehicle Terminal to Bring LEO Throughput to the Battlefield Edge

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

As BLOS transport increasingly moves to LEO constellations, the GT3 ensures elite teams stay connected at high speeds in the world’s most severe environments

VICTOR, N.Y., October 29, 2026: Lite Coms, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of advanced tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals for defense and government applications, today announced the launch of Lite Sat GT3, a tactical, flat-panel vehicular terminal designed to bring revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) throughput to the edge of the battlefield.

As beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) transport increasingly demands LEO connectivity, the defense and tactical SATCOM industries have been seeking a solution to bring high-speed LEO throughput to manned and unmanned land vehicles operating in the most contested battlefield environments. To answer this call, Lite Coms specifically designed the GT3 to bring LEO connectivity across Communications-on-the-Move (COTM), Communications-on-the-Pause (COTP), or stationary operations.

Available immediately, the GT3 transforms commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware into a ruggedized, mission-ready solution that encases high-performance phased array technology in a sealed, machined aluminum enclosure with Mil Spec connectors.

  • LEO High-Throughput: Delivers game-changing data speeds and ultra-low latency for real-time mission execution.
  • Simultaneous multi-network operation: The GT3 supports simultaneous operation across key LEO satellite constellations, alongside 5G/LTE networks, providing resilient, always-on connectivity.
  • “Always-On” Tactical Integration: Optimized for “always-on” connectivity while mounted to Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), or all-terrain platforms, ensuring a reliable link at high vehicular speeds. 
  • Uninterrupted Global Connectivity: Features an embedded 5G US-made module with physical SIM and eSIM support, providing automatic cellular failover for uninterrupted global connectivity. 
  • Rapid Acquisition: Supported by Lite Link Raptor SD-Wan architecture with transport failover, load balancing, Quality of Service (QOS), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN). 

“The launch of the Lite Sat GT3 is the answer to a direct call from our Defense and Tactical SATCOM customers, as well as the industry at large. As beyond-line-of-sight land operations move more into LEO constellations each day, this solution ensures warfighters have the high-speed connectivity the evolving reality of land warfare demands,” said Andrew Colaruotolo, Chief Strategy Officer at Lite Coms. “Due to the immediate need for an affordable vehicular terminal to provide uninterrupted, high-performance LEO throughput—and our deep understanding that the warfighter cannot afford to wait for battlefield edge solutions—our team prioritized the launch of the GT3, which is available now and can be delivered today.”

To learn more about the specifications of the Lite Sat GT3and how it can connect land operations to high-speed LEO throughput, please visit here. Those interested to speak to a team member about immediate delivery of the GT3 are encouraged to reach out here.

Tesseract Ventures Launches Innovation Initiative to Develop Synthetic Brick Technology Kits

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Collaboration will combine a synthetic modular building system with Tesseract’s technology, software, autonomous systems, and field-deployable capabilities across Defense, Construction, Critical Infrastructure, and Agriculture.
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 — Tesseract Ventures today announced a strategic innovation initiative focused on developing a new generation of rapidly deployable, technology-enabled infrastructure called Tesseract Synthetic Brick Technology Kits.

The initiative will combine Lok-N-Blok’s modular synthetic building technology with Tesseract’s experience developing integrated hardware, sensors, communications, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, drones, access control, digital twins, robotics, and command-and-control technologies.

Rather than beginning with a traditional steel shipping container, trailer, or permanent building and then modifying it to accommodate technology, Tesseract Synthetic Brick Technology Kits are envisioned as purpose-designed systems in which the structure and technology are engineered together from the beginning.

Lok-N-Blok would provide the modular structural building components, while Tesseract would design the finished operational capability around customer requirements. Depending on the application, a kit could incorporate RF shielding, power, communications, sensors, cameras, access control, displays, edge computing, autonomous systems, drone storage and launch capabilities, robotic fabrication equipment, and Tesseract software.

The objective is to create systems that can be designed digitally, packaged efficiently, transported in compact form, assembled near the point of use, integrated with technology, expanded as requirements change, and potentially disassembled and redeployed to another location.

“We see an opportunity to rethink the relationship between infrastructure and technology,” said John Boucard, Founder and CEO of Tesseract Ventures. “Instead of putting our technology inside a box that was designed for something else, Tesseract Synthetic Brick Technology Kits allow us to design the structure around the mission. Lok-N-Blok gives us an exciting modular foundation from which we can create intelligent environments for some of the most demanding industries in the world.”

Initial Tesseract Synthetic Brick Technology Kit concepts are expected to address four core markets:

Defense — Tesseract Nomad drone operations systems, forward command environments, communications nodes, sensor hubs, Smart Secure Spaces, and Tesseract Forge fabrication and maintenance capabilities.

Construction — secure environments, modular NODE guard stations, workforce access-control environments, project command centers, meeting and training spaces, digital plan rooms, and autonomous drone inspection stations.

Critical Infrastructure — remote operations centers, utility inspection hubs, distributed sensor stations, emergency-response facilities, drone deployment systems, and communications infrastructure.

Agriculture — field operations centers, autonomous drone stations, equipment and sensor hubs, communications facilities, and distributed farm intelligence environments.

A single Tesseract Synthetic Brick Technology Kit could begin as a relatively small access-control or monitoring station and expand into a larger connected secure operating environment as customer requirements evolve. Standardized structural components could be combined with standardized Tesseract technology packages, allowing new configurations to be created without redesigning an entire system for every deployment.

The collaboration also creates the potential for Tesseract to develop repeatable technology packages such as Access & Security Kits, Smart Space Kits, Drone Operations Kits, Communications Kits, Sensor Kits, and Forge Fabrication Kits that can be incorporated into different structural configurations.

“Lok-N-Blok was created around the idea that construction could become more modular, efficient, and adaptable,” said John Lewis, CEO of Lok-N-Blok. “Tesseract brings a powerful technology layer to that idea. Together, we have an opportunity to explore how modular construction can become the foundation for intelligent, rapidly deployable operational environments.”

Under the proposed initiative, Lok-N-Blok would serve as a strategic supplier of the modular synthetic structural system, while Tesseract would lead application design, technology integration, customer configuration, software, autonomous systems, deployment, and lifecycle capabilities.

The initiative represents a shared vision for a new class of infrastructure:

Build only what the mission requires. Ship it efficiently. Assemble it rapidly. Connect it intelligently. Reconfigure it when the mission changes.

About Tesseract Ventures

Tesseract Ventures is an American invention and manufacturing company developing integrated hardware, software, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and command-and-control technologies for Defense, Construction, Critical Infrastructure, and Agriculture. www.tesseractventures.io/syntheticbricks 

US Army Launches Project Gatekeeper to Accelerate Commercial Software Adoption, Streamline Cybersecurity Accreditation

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s Office of the Chief Information Officer launched Project Gatekeeper on Oct. 23, a DevSecOps platform and security evaluation sandbox designed to transform how the service tests, accredits and deploys commercial software.

Project Gatekeeper, which comes online this afternoon, draws its authorization framework from the Army’s DevSecOps Platform, which provides a dedicated commercial-facing relay into the Army’s non-classified internet protocol router network ecosystem. The platform serves as a prescreening software assurance capability that enables commercial developers to submit code and containerized applications into isolated testing environments, providing automated security feedback and risk assessments in near-real time.

“The concept behind Project Gatekeeper is to set industry up for success to engage with the Army rapidly and securely,” said Gabe Chiulli, acting Army chief information officer. “Historically, companies had to navigate disparate, ad-hoc mechanisms simply to get their code evaluated. Project Gatekeeperreplaces operational bottlenecks with an automated, commercial-friendly intake pipeline that cuts evaluation cycles from months down to minutes while safeguarding our network perimeter.”

For years, commercial software providers – particularly non-traditional defense vendors and small technology startups – faced significant friction when navigating the Army’s cybersecurity accreditation process. Obtaining an authority to operate, known as an ATO, or military sponsorship, often required existing defense contracts, common access card credentials and approval timelines stretching from six to eight months or longer.

Using state-of-the-art security tooling, Project Gatekeeper conducts comprehensive automated code scans, identifies vulnerabilities, verifies compliance guardrails and provides commercial engineers with immediate remediation guidance. Rather than burdening software vendors with manual documentation, the platform’s automated pipelines generate standardized compliance artifacts and evidence dossiers needed by authorizing officials to make fast, risk-informed ATO determinations.

Vendor code runs in secure, containerized enclaves that prevent unauthorized exposure to operational data while allowing authentic testing against Army enterprise standards. Shortly after release, through super intelligence, known as SI, integration, the platform will also begin leveraging frontier security models from SI partners to strengthen existing security tools, provide aggregated security reporting and help prioritize remediation efforts.

Access to Project Gatekeeper is currently available to vendors with a Department of War common access card. Public access will become available soon through Login.gov, a secure gateway that enables authentication and vetting of personnel who are accessing the DevSecOps platform from the commercial internet.

Project Gatekeeper aligns with broader Department of War initiatives to maintain technological overmatch through agile acquisition and continuous software delivery. By bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical security standards, the platform ensures warfighters operate with modern, dependable digital tools.

“Our warfighters are digital natives who expect modern software capabilities to support their mission,” Chiulli added. “Project Gatekeeper establishes the automated foundation required to scale with the speed of commercial technology, ensuring our troops receive cutting-edge tools safely and without unnecessary administrative delays.”

Commercial technology firms and software developers interested in using Project Gatekeeper can access the platform here.

The Army’s Office of the Chief Information Officer leads the digital modernization of the U.S. Army, delivering global, modern and resilient information technology architectures, cybersecurity and cloud capabilities to enable multi-domain and joint force operations worldwide.

By U.S. Army Public Affairs

Polaris Expands Call of Duty Collaboration as Polaris DAGOR Joins Modern Warfare 4

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Longstanding collaboration continues to bridge real-world Polaris performance with one of gaming’s most iconic franchises

MINNEAPOLIS (October 23, 2026) – Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), the global leader in powersports, today announced the Polaris DAGOR is joining Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4 as a playable in-game vehicle. Building on Polaris’ growing presence within one of the world’s most recognizable gaming franchises, the integration marks the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing collaboration with Call of Duty®, bringing Polaris’ performance and capability to millions of players worldwide.

Following the introduction of the Polaris RZR Pro R in 2024 and Sportsman XP 1000 in 2025, DAGOR introduces players to a different side of Polaris’ off-road engineering: a lightweight military platform designed for rapid transport, maneuverability and mission-focused mobility in demanding environments. 

“What began as a key activation within our Virtual Meets Reality strategy has evolved into a broader partnership that allows us to bring the Polaris brand and our innovation portfolio to new audiences in immersive ways,” said Holly Spaeth, Vice President, Off-Road and Polaris Brand Marketing. “The addition of DAGOR expands that vision, giving players a broader look at our vehicle portfolio and a new way to experience the mobility, capability and performance engineered for demanding environments.” 

Polaris designers worked closely with Call of Duty®developers at Infinity Ward to help recreate the DAGOR’s appearance and capabilities in-game, continuing the collaborative approach used with previous vehicle integrations. DAGOR marks the third Polaris vehicle to join the franchise, following the RZR Pro R and Sportsman XP 1000. Since the first integration, the relationship has grown beyond in-game vehicles to include real-world fan experiences, connecting the worlds of gaming, powersports and sports.

Earlier this year, Polaris and Call of Duty® brought the partnership off the screen and into the real world at Fanatics Fest NYC through the “Path to Victory” activation, where attendees experienced Polaris RZR vehicles firsthand on a custom off-road course built in the heart of Manhattan.

“Our partnership with Polaris continues to give us new ways to bring authentic, real-world vehicles into the Call of Duty®experience,” said Cody Neal, Director of Global Partnerships, Activision. “The DAGOR is a natural fit for Modern Warfare 4 , bringing the capability, performance and distinctive design of a real military vehicle into the game in a way that feels true to both brands.”

The DAGOR is playable from day one in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4, launching today, October 23, and arrives in Call of Duty®: Warzone ® with Season 1 on November 6.

In honor of Veterans Day and those who have served, Polaris and the Call of Duty ® Endowment will host an in-game community mission from November 11 through November 25. Once players collectively complete 5 million DAGOR rides across Call of Duty ®: Modern Warfare 4 and Call of Duty®: Warzone, Polaris will donate $25,000 to the Endowment, and one follower of the Call of Duty ®Endowment’s social media channels will be selected to go from the game to real life with a Polaris Adventures off-road ride experience.

For more information about Polaris and its portfolio of powersports vehicles, visit Polaris.com.

AUSA 26 – Drone Round in 6.8×51

Monday, October 19th, 2026

Drone Round showed us their new 6.8×51 round for use with Next Generation Weapons System.

Here, you can see it next to the 5.56mm NATO version. The counter drone ammunition will be offered in both K & L variants which feature different dispersal radii.

Offering an effective counter-FPV drone solution which can be employed using existing small arms, Drone Round has begun to see limited procurement by the Army, Marine Corps and SOF here in the US as well as by multiple partner nations worldwide.

dronerounddefense.com

TacJobs – Buyer / Planner & Tech Support Rep at Lumenier

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Details and how to apply at apply.workable.com/getfpv.