Author: Braxton Taylor

A satellite imaging company that played a key role in revealing Russian forces massing on Ukraine’s border prior to invasion launched a new product Wednesday that uses AI and satellite data to provide “predictive intelligence” on hundreds of sites around the world. Maxar’s new product, “Sentry”, provides a way for multiple satellite companies to collaborate and share data in order to keep more sensors on emerging developments.Maxar described Sentry as AI-powered software that can function as its own mini intelligence agency, bringing together data from not only high-resolution imaging satellites but also other intelligence sources, potentially including synthetic aperture radar satellites that use microwave pulses…

Earlier this month, the Army announced it had recruited four technology executives, including one from a controversial defense contrator, to serve as Reserve lieutenant colonels and  “work on targeted projects to help guide rapid and scalable tech solutions to complex problems,” according to a press release.The new members of Detachment 201: The Army’s Executive Innovation Corps include Shyam Shankar, Palantir’s chief technology officer; Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s CTO; Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer; and Bob McGrew, an advisor at Thinking Machines Lab and OpenAI’s former chief research officer. But the service hasn’t identified exactly which projects they will work on, Army…

A Wisconsin man tried to pull a fast one by passing off the rack of a game farm deer as a fair chase buck—and got his just desserts. According to reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 62-year-old Richard Waters admitted to lying about killing a potential state record nontypical whitetail during the 2024 muzzleloader season following an investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Waters posing with “his” buck in the center at the Open Season Deer and Turkey Expo. Image via Wisconsin DNR.Waters initially made waves in the hunting world in March 2025, when he displayed a…

After the Senate parliamentarian shot down the first version of his public land sale bill, Utah Senator Mike Lee has submitted a revised version he hopes will be more amenable to public land advocates and his fellow senators.But it still mandates the sale of hundreds of thousands–potentially millions–of acres of Bureau of Land Management land used by hunters, anglers, hikers, and campers in 11 western states. Analysis from Act Now for Public Land indicates that as many as 1.2 million acres would be sold within the next five years—making this (still) the largest public land sell-off in modern history.Lee vowed…

Americans’ trust in artificial intelligence is declining even as global advances in the field accelerate. That points to a potential national-security problem: lawmakers across partisan lines, industry leaders, think tanks, and others have warned that falling behind China on AI would put the United States at a disadvantage. Negative public sentiment could undermine congressional and financial support for research and development in the field. But some AI companies are modifying their products to give government customers more control—over model behavior, over data inputs, even over the power source that runs the system. Could this mollify the public? A recent deal shows how…

Pentagon officials are racing to meet tight deadlines to overhaul the weapon acquisition system, prescribed by the White House in two executive orders issued in April. But their haste should not obscure the likelihood that the Trump administration is ushering in a new era of overpriced weapons—and missing the larger point, to boot. The U.S. military is already overspending on its arms. The Congressional Budget Office projects that annual acquisition spending from 2025-29 will be about 9 percent higher, in real terms, than from 2001-24. White House officials say the problem is weapons programs that blow their schedules and budgets, and they…

THE HAGUE—After President Donald Trump spooked allies on his flight to the NATO Summit, he recommitted to protecting the defense pact, praising the alliance’s new agreement to increase spending. “As far as Article Five—look, when I came here, I came here because it was something I’m supposed to be doing, but I left here a little bit differently…I left here saying that these people really love their countries. It’s not a rip-off, and we’re here to help them protect their country,” Trump told reporters Wednesday during the NATO Summit. The comments may come as a relief to alliance members alarmed by Trump’s…

JV Training Accessories is introducing its Fridge Magnet Dry Fire Targets line, which bring a new twist to practical-shooting dry practice. These 1:9-scale targets are modeled after USPSA and IPSC dimensions and stick to any metal surface, even the refrigerator—so you can sharpen your reloads and sight alignment without leaving the kitchen. Think of it as culinary multitasking: while you’re grabbing a snack, you’re also honing skills that translate directly to match day or the range. JV Training Accessories began in June 2024 when founder John Vlieger, a USPSA Grand Master, 2024 Single Stack National Champion and 10-year Army veteran,…

Eley Ammunition, the 187-year-old, United Kingdom-based company known for its high-quality, match-grade rimfire cartridges, has just released the second generation of its rimfire extreme long range .22 LR round: the new Eley Ultra Gen2. The Eley Ultra Gen2 is full of features to aid rimfire precision and match shooters make those longer-distance shots. While “long range” is a relative term in the world of rimfire rifle, the new Eley Ultra Gen2 .22 LR round is designed for precision-rimfire rifle shooting beyond 100 yards. At this distance, standard .22 LR bullets start to lose power and accuracy. Typically, the heeled-bullet profile…

If you are a competitive athlete considering adding a Special Operations prep program to your routine, it’s important to approach this challenge with both your personal goals and your responsibility as a team member in mind.As a coach, my first piece of advice is simple: Be a good team player. Your team counts on each person to be at their best, and your focus during the competitive season should be on performing for your sport. However, that does not limit your ability to work on techniques and other skills to help you with your future goal.My biggest advice is not…