From Guntology comes the KRYON Suppressor Heat Shield.
It’s engineered to provide effective burn protection while allowing airflow to help cool the suppressor during use. The system is modular and cross-compatible, with mounting options for QD, thread-on, and HUB-style suppressors.
It also accepts interchangeable shrouds of different lengths, giving users the flexibility to tailor coverage to their specific setup.
The Field Shirt is layer 4 of the Varusteleka Clothing System. Considered their Field Layer, its combines Finnish heritage with modern touches.
Features:
Sharp-looking collar and shoulder straps
Canadian buttons with proper buttonstrap stitching – they don’t come off easily!
Zippered sleeve pocket on the left sleeve
Pen pocket for three pens on the right sleeve
Place for your name tag on the chest
Place for your other patches on the left sleeve pocket
Sleeve tabs – you can button up rolled-up sleeves
Diamond gussets in the armpits for increased mobility in the shoulders
Offered in Khaki, Ranger Green, and Finnish M05 Woodland in sizes XSmall – 2XLarge with some Long lengths.
The solid colors are made from Merino Wool Cordura while the M05 version uses a 88% cotton and 12% polyamide ripstop blend.
The field shirts are sewn in Latvia by manufacturer Sia GPT.
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-l4-field-shirt/78563
Hohenfels, Germany – With the rapid advances of technologies and the ever-changing technological landscape, it remains more important than ever for the United States Army to remain at the cutting edge of innovation. Which is why an event like the Human Machine Integration (HMI) Fight Tonight Excursion is so essential.
The HMI Fight Tonight Excursion is a training event to train today’s Soldiers on how to use the emerging technologies and devices of tomorrow. For three days, Soldiers were given hours of training and hands-on experience to test, experiment with, and provide direct feedback for some of the latest technologies and breakthroughs coming from PEO Soldier.
And the Soldiers of 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division led the way.
“The Fight Tonight Excursion is an Army Futures Command Commanding General priority to rapidly integrate a Common Control Solution for uncrewed systems for the Army,” said MAJ Adam Arnold, assistant program manager of Nett Warrior. “The focus for the excursion centered around bridging Nett Warrior, Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) assets along with other commercial off-the-shelf UAS with commercial controllers to provide Soldiers a common control software solution and reduce the number of controllers on the battlefield.”
Many current SRR drones only come with controllers provided by the manufacturing companies. While these controllers work, they only work for the specific drones they are made for and can quickly add a lot of excess bulk and weight for Soldiers to carry if units are given multiple different SRRs to operate.
That is where PEO Soldier and Nett Warrior come in: Working with the DEVCOM Soldier Center, they designed an all-in-one system that can deploy and control multiple different types of SRR drones, eliminating the need for Soldiers to constantly keep track of different controllers and operating systems.
Getting here has been a collaborative process from the beginning. Taking DEVCOM solutions and partners at Program Manager UAS have been integral to bringing these advanced systems online well before they were ever in the hands of Soldiers. PM UAS has been crucial in receiving UAS vendor support to update their firmware so the systems will work. It is also responsible for sending three of their trainers to join the Nett Warrior team to help train Soldiers on these advanced systems.
The feedback from the Soldiers testing the Army’s cutting-edge system has been very positive.
Soldiers who trained with the Nett Warrior system thought the software was “simpler” and more “user-friendly” than what they were currently used to. They found that the drones they controlled performed better on the Nett Warrior system and that the interface was very easy to use.
That is no small feat given that the training took place in the frigid, single-degree German winter weather.
The Nett Warrior system also adds the same extensibility to platoon leaders and commanders. Now, reconnaissance footage and intelligence can be relayed through multiple touchpoints. Leaders at all echelons can see the video in real time. Nett Warrior also allows commanders to assign tasks directly to their units and even remotely take control of the UAS if necessary.
All that in one easy-to-use system, designed from the ground up with Soldiers in mind.
“The collaborative efforts between PEO Soldier, PEO Aviation, PEO C3N, and our industry partners were in full display in the work required to bring UAS assets into the unit network architecture,” MAJ Arnold said. “The ability to pass Position Location Information (PLI) and video streaming throughout the formation will provide Soldiers with far more extensibility and situational awareness than ever before.”
After this training, the Soldiers had an additional month to use the Nett Warrior system on their own, integrating it with their other duties and training to see how the system performed in the field.
The response was incredibly positive.
The training was “an overwhelming success,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brendan Henske, Brigade UAS Operations Officer, noting that the overall Nett Warrior devices and systems helped to “reduce and simplify the Soldiers’ workload.”
“Soldiers took to learning the new interface with vigor and did not want to give up the equipment at the end,” CW2 Henske said.
This is far from the end, however. The Soldiers will provide the Nett Warrior team with direct feedback on their favorite features and what could be improved. That feedback will be used to refine, improve, and perfect the Nett Warrior system.
It is that commitment, to put Soldiers at the forefront of everything being done, that helps Nett Warrior and all the teams across the multiple PEOs thrive and continue to deliver the best and most advanced systems in the world to the men and women in uniform.
By Zachary Montanaro
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo., June 10, 2025 — Overland AI’s fully autonomous tactical vehicles, ULTRA, were deployed across 15 live mission scenarios to comprehensively demonstrate end-to-end, Soldier-operated ground autonomy.
ULTRA, Overland’s fully autonomous tactical vehicle, operating in dense forest and utilizing tree line for cover during mission scenarios at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Soldiers from the 555th, 36th, and 20th Engineer Brigades, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, executed these 15 missions using two ULTRAs. They also leveraged Overland’s tactical C2 interface, OverWatch, to plan, execute, and adapt operations on the fly. From pre-operation vehicle checks, payload swaps and munition loading, to mission planning and execution in OverWatch, the experimentation event was conducted almost entirely by end users.
“This was a particularly unique event,” said Chris Merz, who serves as the director of product at Overland AI. “Nearly every phase of the operation—from munition loading to software-based replanning—was in the hands of the Soldier. We saw real independence from the operator, not just in planning and execution, but in adapting tactics in real time.”
ULTRA deploying smoke deception to confuse the enemy and create an element of surprise during a day mission in wooded terrain.
Participating units were tasked with planning complex, multi-vehicle missions. Soldiers used ULTRA’s modular platform for kinetic and electronic warfare breaching, terrain shaping with XM204s, deception, obscuration, and delivery of third-party payloads, including uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.
Overland’s autonomy stack is highly adaptable in the field. Some operators re-tasked vehicles mid-mission in response to enemy activity and adjusted payload configurations under time pressure with little notice. Other operators, planning two simultaneous terrain-shaping missions with over 20 checkpoints and five tasks per vehicle, took less than three minutes to plan.
A Soldier from the 555th Engineer Brigade plans a series of missions with ULTRAs using OverWatch, Overland’s intuitive, tactical command and control (C2) interface.
“Our mission is to empower the Armed Forces to dominate any and all missions they need to accomplish,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI. “This wide-ranging event showed that Soldiers both trust our autonomous land systems and can leverage our versatile capability from start to finish.”
Overland AI remains committed to advancing autonomous military technologies, having previously secured an $18.6 million contract with the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop autonomy software for the Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. The company continues to support a range of U.S. military programs, including the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command.
To learn more about Overland AI and see open roles, visit www.overland.ai.
Ferro Concepts has released their Frag Bag. Designed specifically for the M67 frag grenade with the intention of mounting it upside down on the included drop panel. This allows the frag to be located below other belt mounted pouches and gives the capability to double stack your Frag Bag with one facing up and one facing down. The cupped hood offers ample security while allowing a smooth downward draw.
The buckle seems backwards? That’s because it is, keeping it in the direction it needs to be for closing it back up with ease.
Fits M67 frag grenade, NAMMO scalable offensive hand grenade, MPU5 battery, foldable handcuffs, Zyn cans x 2, and more
Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, MultiCam and MultiCam Black.
ferroconcepts.com/products/frag-bag
Horsham, PA – (June 13th, 2025) – Mission First Tactical (MFT), manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, is pleased to introduce the new Cypher 3 Liter Waist/Sling Bag; the perfect everyday commuter bag.
“We wanted to develop a versatile bag that’s a perfect everyday companion,” said David Edelman, “This new waist/sling bag offers an organizational daily essentials storage solution withsafe and quick firearm storage and access, while on-the-go.”
Designed with both functional storage and convenient firearm access in mind, the MFT Cypher 3L Waistpack/Sling features a dedicated, discreet and secure firearm storage area. Inspired to keep this functional as a great everyday commuter bag, daily essentials are organized and secure, offering a vast array of organizational options in a very comfortable platform. Worn as a sling style bag or waist pack, depending on preference or mission, the Cypher 3L is the go-to bag for daily commutes and travel.
The dedicated, discreet concealed firearm compartment is ambidextrous and allows for quick access. An MFT Multi-Mount Platform is included, offering the ability to mount a holstered firearm or other 1.5” belt clip accessories, with custom orientation, utilizing a hook & loop system. An adjustable strap, worn on either shoulder, makes the bag ambidextrous. A front admin/organizer panel allows quick and easy access to essentials. Also, a hidden zipper compartment rests against the body and is ideal for passports and high value documents.
Features:
• Dedicated and discreet firearm pocket
• MFT Multi-Mount Platform included
• Smart storage for vast array of EDC organizational options
• Lighter colored WR (water resistant) ripstop liner to aid in interior visibility
• Hi-vis key clip
• Weather and abrasion-resistant construction
• Adjustable shoulder/waist strap
• Internal zippered storage pockets
• Front admin & cable storage
• 3L capacity
• Color: Black
• Weight: 20 oz.
MSRP: $59.99
To learn more about the MFT Cypher 3L Waist/Sling Bag and the complete product offerings from Mission First Tactical, please visit www.missionfirsttactical.com and follow themsocially on Facebook and Instagram.
Very soon, OP Tactical will offer Tigerstripe and Woodland versions of the the popular GWA Micro NODs Vault.
Features:
– Fits in your helmet (most sizes)
– Fits most bino NODs (DTNVS, PVS31, etc)
– Low pro carry handle
– All sides are padded, includes a removable padded top divider
– Removable padded flap to keep items separate and protected
– Interior zip compartment for docs
– Mesh pockets for batteries, lens covers, etc.
– YKK GOV Aquaguard zippers
– 500D Nylon Cordura w/ DWR
– Weather resistant
– Dimensions: 6? x 5? x 4?
– Weight: 6oz
– Made in the USA; Berry Compliant
Check www.optactical.com/product/gwa-micro-nods-vault to see the new colors populate.
SERT Secures Contract for HALO / HAHO Parachute Systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations)
Date: June 2nd, 2025
SERT is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply HALO/HAHO parachute systems for Indonesia’s KOPASSUS (Army Special Operations Command). The contract covers Complete Parachute Solutions’ (CPS) Military Silhouette Series, marking a significant upgrade to the operational free-fall program for the tip of the spear of Indonesia’s military.
This partnership underscores SERT’s continued commitment to delivering state-of-the-art solutions to military and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The award follows a comprehensive evaluation process that began in December 2024, made possible through the close collaboration and unwavering support of our trusted partner, Complete Parachute Solutions.
The timing aligns perfectly with SERT’s presence at Indo Defence 2025, taking place June 11–14 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Visit us at Booth A025-B, where we will be showcasing the parachute system along with related accessories—including a new military parachuting oxygen system.
