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Cana Provisions and Qore Performance Launch Water Data ICEFLASK: Modular Thermoregulation Canteen with Permanent On-Body Water Treatment Reference

December 12th, 2025

Huntsville, AL / Knoxville, TN — Cana Provisions, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc., announces the release of the Water Data ICEFLASK™, a mission-critical evolution of the PRC-152-shaped handheld thermoregulation and hydration bottle that permanently integrates water purification protocols, treatment dosages, and conversion tables directly onto the bottle surface.

Integrated on to the proven ICEFLASK™ platform, Water Data ICEFLASK™ combines 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) of drinkable water capacity with 23 watts of wearable conductive cooling or 17 watts of heating in a rugged, stackable, conformal hard-cell bottle, now augmented with Cana Provisions’ field-tested water treatment data printed in high-contrast ink.

Key Features:

Permanent on-body reference: purification tablet dosing, chemical treatment ratios, boil times, filtration guidelines, common volume/weight conversions, and critical warnings.
Modular thermoregulation that can be added to plate carriers and chest rigs for on-body cooling and heating capability.
Zero additional weight or bulk—no separate data cards or cheat sheets to lose or damage.
Dimensions closely matching the PRC-152 radio for seamless fit in existing NATO radio pouches.
28-410 thread standard (Coca-Cola/Dasani compatible) for improvised field cap replacement and filter compatibility.
Curved geometry optimized for body-worn comfort and pack pocket efficiency.
Stackable design doubles as a replacement for single-use ice in coolers.
100% Made in the USA from US-sourced, FDA-certified, BPA-free HDPE.

Designed for dismounted operations, disaster response, training environments, and austere expeditions where contaminated water sources are the norm, Water Data ICEFLASK™ ensures users can treat, verify, and consume safe water without external reference

“Cana Provisions built their reputation on providing the knowledge and tools to own water security in the worst places on earth,” said Austin Pitsch, Marketing Manager of Qore Performance, Inc. “Printing that expertise directly onto ICEFLASK™ removes one more point of failure: the right data is always there, exactly when and where it’s needed.”

The Water Data ICEFLASK™ is available now exclusively at Cana-Provisions.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: New BTFX Lightweight Hoodie

December 12th, 2025

The new FirstSpear BTFX LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE debuts as Day 12 of FirstSpear’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. This hoodie is crafted from a lightweight, moisture-wicking cotton/poly/rayon blend designed to provide long-lasting comfort during extended wear. Its smooth, quiet fabric supports mobility, making it ideal for those who operate between routine tasks and real-world demands.

The front proudly showcases the FirstSpear Icon Skull, reinforcing the brand’s unmistakable identity.

On the back, the Built For The X™ graphic incorporates a top-down Blackhawk rotor “X,” nodding to the environments where readiness and precision matter most. A streamlined 3-panel hood helps maintain a low profile without sacrificing comfort.

The flat, silicone-dipped drawcords further enhance its clean, functional silhouette. Inside, a tag-free heat-transfer label eliminates distraction and irritation during movement. The front pouch pocket adds quick, reliable utility for small essentials on the go. A subtle New Era mark accents the lower pocket, rounding out the hoodie’s refined details. Lightweight by design, it serves as a dependable layer for daily wear or mission-focused activity. The hoodie embodies FirstSpear’s performance-driven ethos, delivering capability without unnecessary bulk. It stands as a purpose-built piece meant to support long hours on the move. True to its name, the BTFX Lightweight Hoodie is Built For The X™—and built for those who thrive there.

FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting edge-tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com.

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Registration Now Open for 2026 US Army Small Arms Championships

December 12th, 2025

Registration for the 2026 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships is now open. The week-long, live-fire training event tests Soldiers’ skills in rifle, pistol and multigun courses of fire. There are also opportunities for Excellence in Competition points to be earned in both rifle and pistol.

This event is only open to Active Army, Army Reseves, US Army or Air National Guard, Military Academy, College ROTC Cadets and OCS Candidates. Civilians and military personnel from other services are prohibited from participating in any event.

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101st Airborne Division Takes Flight with 3D Printed Drones

December 12th, 2025

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 said the project will impact the entire unit as it would affect “how we do small UAS in the division, from air worthiness to parts ordering, to fielding and training.”

The plan to build the systems at Fort Campbell came as a cooperative effort from the Division and 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Soldiers asked for sUAS that were more versatile, durable, and expendable than the standard previously fielded versions. For experimentation during the exercise, the Division and EagleWerx representatives are manufacturing 100 sUAS units and purchasing the ground control consoles, at a fraction of the cost of previously acquired sUAS’s.

Operation Lethal Eagle, a 21-day rigorous training exercise, is designed to prototype Army initiatives, train unit lethality, and build mastery of large-scale, long-range air assault (L2A2) capabilities throughout the Division.

Many on the project including Capt. Andrew Blomquist, the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team innovation officer, are excited for the 3D printed drones to get into the hands of the end-users permanently.

“We have done multiple Soldier touch points, demos, and flight tests so luckily, we have already received great end user feedback”, said Blomquist. “One Soldier in particular that has experience with all of the previously fielded sUAS was surprised with its performance.”

The Division’s revolutionary experiment will continue in anticipation of its next major training event, in late spring at the Joint Readiness Training Center, at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

To learn more about Eaglewerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center, visit home.army.mil/campbell/eaglewerx.

Story by Capt. Andrew Lightsey IV and Photos by Staff Sgt. Kaden Pitt

101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)

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Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2

December 11th, 2025

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 manufactured in the UK. There are currently seven user countries.

The upgrade programme for the M270 A2 MLRS tasks Rheinmetall UK to design and deliver enhanced Vehicle Vision capability against specific platform requirements.

As a mature, software-defined and SIL(safety integrity level) 2-certified system, Trailblazer is already installed in the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle, the Challenger 3 main battle tank and the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle. This offers advantages through the standardisation of the entire British combat vehicle fleet.

This programme will see the UK’s M270 A2 MLRS issued with the most modern and capable vehicle vision technology designed to aid vehicle manoeuvre in complex environments 24/7 for both driver and commander. The programme responsibility includes driver vision sensors, remote side and rear vision sensors, delivery of installation kits including hardened cabling, switches and protective covers.

Trailblazer improves crew effectiveness by extending the vehicle field of view beyond the daylight spectrum. With enhanced day light, thermal and fusion vision, Trailblazer offers significant crew advantage in adverse weather, obscured and low-light conditions. Featuring very low-latency, the systems aid terrain navigation, obstacle avoidance, safe route selection and enhanced threat detection. Compliance with SIL-2, (N)GVA and DEF STAN 00-82 video distribution means Trailblazer is safe to operate and easy to integrate.

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GA-ASI’s Second Blue Magic Netherlands Doubles Impact

December 11th, 2025

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 industry.

“Blue Magic uncovers new technologies within the Dutch ecosystem,” said Brad Lunn, GA-ASI Managing Director. “The quality of the innovation we’re seeing is improving rapidly. The growth of the event is a testament to the quality it brings forward.”

During the second BMNL event, held at Brainport Eindhoven — a center of the Dutch high-technology industry — GA-ASI and its partners heard firsthand from Dutch companies about the important capabilities they are developing. GA-ASI issued an open invitation to Dutch businesses in July for Netherlands-based businesses to apply for the opportunity to present their innovative technologies at BMNL. Key areas of focus for the presentations were Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomy, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Sensors, Space, and Counter-UAS.

GA-ASI was joined for the second BMNL event by the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence,Lockheed Martin, Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), and the Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV).

GA-ASI expects to announce technology partnerships stemming from the second BMNL event and intends to continue holding this event on an annual basis in the Netherlands.

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ZeroTech Optics Launches New 6-24×50 Vengeance Riflescopes Featuring R3 and R3 Illuminated Reticles

December 11th, 2025

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 range. Featuring ZeroTech’s glass-etched R3 reticle, it offers clean MOA-based subtensions and fine hold points that allow shooters to make precise wind and elevation corrections without cluttering the field of view.

Built for clarity and control, the riflescope includes side parallax adjustment from 15 meters to infinity and fully multi-coated lenses that ensure bright, high-contrast visuals from dawn to dusk. Weighing in with a 1-inch aircraft-grade aluminum tube, it’s light enough for long treks yet strong enough to withstand recoil from today’s most capable cartridges.

Illuminated Precision When Light Fades

For shooters who demand performance after dark, the Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 Illuminated (IR) brings all the capability of the standard model — plus an illuminated reticlewith six brightness settings for maximum visibility when the light gets low.

From late-evening steel sessions to dawn ridge hunts, the glowing center dot ensures rapid target acquisition without losing precision. Each optic includes ¼ MOA turret adjustments, side parallax control, and a removable throw lever for fast magnification changes in the field.

Built for the Field, Priced for Every Shooter

Both versions of the 6-24×50 Vengeance share the same rugged DNA that defines the entire Vengeance line — tested in the harshest Australian and North American conditions to deliver absolute reliability and accuracy.

Each riflescope ships with:

• Removable magnification throw lever

• Stretch-fit lens covers

• Lens cleaning cloth

• Quick-start manual with QR code access to full instructions

Availability

The Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 and Vengeance 6-24×50 R3 Illuminated (IR) riflescopes are now available through authorized ZeroTech Optics dealers and at zerotechoptics.com.

For a closer look at the new Vengeance lineup and other optics, follow ZeroTech on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter).

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Reveal Technology Launches Defense Tech Testing Series “BattleLab” on VET Tv

December 11th, 2025

Special Operations Veterans Test Emerging Military Technology Under Live Combat ConditionsBOZEMAN, Mont., Dec. 9, 2025 — Reveal Technology Inc., a veteran-founded defense technology company, today announced the premiere of “BattleLab” on VET Tv, a series that brings together former Special Operators with emerging military technology to test what works under real-world conditions, addressing a widening gap in U.S. defense modernization.

The first-of-its-kind training environment puts cutting-edge defense systems through their paces in combat scenarios that mirror actual battlefield conditions. The series is hosted by Garrett Smith, CEO of Reveal Technology and Marine combat veteran, alongside co-hosts Phil Divinski and Jerad Watlington, both Army Special Operations veterans with more than 20 years of service and founders of Jeddoc.

“In the battles of tomorrow, the team that adapts first wins,” said Garrett Smith, CEO of veteran-founded defense company Reveal Technology. “The pace of technological change on the battlefield has never been faster, but the procurement process and the way units experiment with new tactics can’t keep up. If we’re not testing and adapting in training, we’ll pay for it later.”

BattleLab uses force-on-force, live-fire, and non-permissive environment simulations to pressure-test cutting-edge defense technology, including Reveal’s Farsight (geospatial intelligence) and Identifi (mobile biometrics) platforms. Each cycle is structured around a scoring rubric that gamifies performance, allowing every tactic, tool, and team to be measured consistently across scenarios.

“There’s no field manual for how we integrate a lot of these new technologies,” said Phil Divinski, CEO of Jeddoc. “BattleLab is where we figure that out by defining an operational objective, replicating the operational environment, and iterating. Mission success determines whether a tactic, technique, or technology is effective.”

BattleLab process is being fully documented to accelerate learning and increase transparency. Veteran-owned studio VET Tv is producing the documentation as a serialized program, giving viewers an unfiltered look at the scenarios, failures, and breakthroughs shaping the future of warfare.

The inaugural season features three combat scenarios:

Episode 1: Strong Point– Two teams battle for physical control of a vital village building, pitting an entrenched defensive force against an assaulting team starting from outside the village.

Episode 2: Contested Exfil – High stakes race where one team, starting from inside a building, attempts to reach their designated pick-up site before the opposing team, assaulting from outside the village, can eliminate them.

Episode 3: Organic Strike – One team must quickly camouflage and physically protect their communications link within a village against another team’s objective of finding and destroying it using drone strikes.

“VET Tv is proud to produce BattleLab,” said John Acevedo, CEO of VET Tv. “This isn’t just compelling television. What Reveal and Jeddoc are doing here is genuinely groundbreaking: bringing tactical training and defense technology integration into the 21st century. We’re honored to help tell this story with the authenticity and realism it deserves.”

BattleLab will premiere as a serialized program on VET Tv beginning December 9, 2025. New seasons will roll out quarterly, capturing every iteration of tactics, technology, and lessons learned as the BattleLab evolves.

For more information and episode access visit: www.veterantv.tv/battle-lab

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