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Tiltan to Deliver Advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation System for a Unique Electro-Optical IR Development Program

August 5th, 2026

Advanced high-fidelity, high frame-rate physics-based simulation system dramatically reduces field testing while accelerating the development and validation of next-generation electro-optical systems.

Israel, 04 August 2026– Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd., a leading provider of simulation, 3D engine, and geo-spatial solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by a leading global defense company to deliver an advanced high-fidelity, high-frame-rate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulation system supporting the development of a next-generation infrared (IR) electro-optical system. The solution brings the operational environment into the laboratory, enabling customers to develop, integrate, test, and validate software, AI and hardware under highly realistic conditions, dramatically reducing the need for costly field trials while accelerating development and lowering program risk.

The project leverages Tiltan’s proprietary simulation technologies, combining high-fidelity synthetic environments, digital twin capabilities, and advanced engineering expertise into a unified solution. This unique combination enables customers to recreate complex operational scenarios that are difficult, or even impossible, to reproduce consistently in the field, enabling faster, repeatable, and highly accurate testing throughout the development lifecycle, without ever leaving the laboratory.

This award further strengthens Tiltan’s position as a trusted partner for leading defense organizations developing next-generation electro-optical capabilities and reflects the growing demand for advanced simulation technologies that accelerate development, improve engineering efficiency, and enhance system readiness.

“As defense systems become increasingly sophisticated, organizations need technologies that enable faster development without compromising accuracy,” said Ehud Shafir, CEO of Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. “By recreating complex operational environments inside the laboratory, our customers can develop, integrate, and validate systems faster, more efficiently, and with far greater confidence, while significantly reducing the time, cost, and risk associated with traditional field testing.”

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Tiberius Aerospace Entered into Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to Advance Sceptre Precision-Guided Artillery Program

August 5th, 2026

Tiberius Aerospace, the modern defense technology company building next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered defense solutions for the United States, the United Kingdom and allied nations, today announced that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) to support the continued development and maturation of Sceptre, the company’s next-generation precision-guided, ramjet-powered 155mm artillery munition.

The CRADA establishes a collaborative research framework between Tiberius Aerospace and DEVCOM AC, enabling the parties to collaborate on mutually agreed research and technical activities relating to the Sceptre program. CRADAs are a long-established mechanism through which the U.S. Army works with industry to accelerate the development and maturation of technologies of mutual interest.

Unlike conventional rocket-assisted projectiles, Sceptre uses a liquid-fueled ramjet that provides sustained propulsion throughout flight, delivering a step change in the performance of tube artillery. Fired from a NATO-standard 155mm howitzer, Sceptre is designed to accelerate beyond Mach 3, reach altitudes exceeding 65,000 feet and deliver precision effects at ranges of up to 150 kilometers, with target accuracy within five meters, even in GPS-denied environments.

Crucially, Sceptre requires no new launcher or bespoke firing platform, enabling armed forces to dramatically extend the capability of their existing artillery inventories without introducing a new weapon system. Its propulsion system uses a multi-fuel liquid propellant compatible with readily available military fuels, including diesel, JP-4 and JP-8, reducing logistics, storage and sustainment requirements while leveraging existing battlefield fuel supply chains.

Designed from the outset as a software-defined weapon, Sceptre combines advanced propulsion with a modular open architecture that enables continuous capability upgrades throughout its service life. Through integration with GRAIL, Tiberius Aerospace’s AI-powered platform for the continuous iteration of weapon systems, new targeting capabilities, guidance algorithms, mission software and autonomy can be rapidly integrated throughout the munition’s lifecycle. By connecting operational requirements with engineering, testing and federated manufacturing, GRAIL enables Sceptre to evolve continuously in response to emerging threats, accelerating the delivery of improved capability to the battlefield.

In April 2026, Tiberius Aerospace achieved a world-first demonstration by successfully launching a liquid-fueled ramjet from a NATO-standard 155mm howitzer. Together with previous demonstrations of round integrity under launch conditions of approximately 16,000 g, successful fin deployment and stable aerodynamic flight the company’s disciplined flight-test program continues to systematically validate each of the core technologies underpinning Sceptre.

The CRADA further expands Tiberius Aerospace’s collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and marks another important milestone in the maturation of the Sceptre program.

By combining advanced propulsion, precision guidance, software-defined architecture and AI-enabled continuous iteration.

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Streamlight Launches ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp

August 5th, 2026

Limited-Edition Rechargeable Headlamp Combines High-Performance Lighting With Outdoor Heritage

EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 4, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the ProTac® 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp, a limited-edition, co-branded rechargeable headlamp designed for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who requires dependable, hands-free lighting in low-light environments.

Featuring the same high-performance capabilities as Streamlight’s ProTac 2.0® Headlamp, the Ducks Unlimited edition comes in a Desert Tan finish and includes a custom Ducks Unlimited elastic head strap, a green filter for enhanced visibility in outdoor environments, Streamlight’s SL-B50® rechargeable battery pack that charges directly via an included USB-C charging cord, and a free trial membership to Ducks Unlimited.

Jeremy Smith, Ducks Unlimited’s Senior Director of Corporate Relations, shares: “Ducks Unlimited is proud to partner with Streamlight, offering an exclusive co-branded headlamp built to withstand the harsh elements waterfowl hunters endure. A portion of every sale directly benefits DU’s wetlands conservation efforts to ensure waterfowl for future generations.”

The ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp offers three output levels to match a range of lighting needs. On High, it delivers 2,000 lumens, 14,500 candela, a 241-meter beam distance, and a 2.25-hour run time. Medium provides 650 lumens, 4,200 candela, a 130-meter beam distance, and a 4.5-hour run time. Low offers 110 lumens, 750 candela, a 55-meter beam distance, and up to 25 hours of run time.

The headlamp features Streamlight’s TEN-TAP® programming, allowing users to choose from three operating programs (High/Medium/Low; High Only; Low/High) to suit their preferences. Its one-handed push-button switch offers both momentary and constant-on operation.

The light is powered by an SL-B50 Streamlight proprietary 4,900mAh Lithium Ion USB rechargeable battery, accessed by the light’s sliding sleeve. It features LED status lights to indicate charging status, including red for charging and green for fully charged.

“The ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp combines Streamlight’s proven lighting technology with a design that reflects the heritage and passion of Ducks Unlimited supporters,” said Allen Lance, Streamlight’s Vice President of Sales. “Users will appreciate its powerful output, rechargeable convenience, and dependable durability.”

The headlamp measures 4.92 inches in length and weighs 10.48 ounces with battery. Its durable aluminum construction, IP64-rated dust-tight rating, 2-meter water-resistant design, and 2-meter impact resistance ensure reliable performance in rugged outdoor and work environments.

The ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp has an MSRP of $229.60 and is backed by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

For more information, visit www.streamlight.com.

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PEO-M Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Poseidon’s Fury Collaboration Event

August 5th, 2026

This one is pretty short notice. On August 26, 2026, SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office Maritime (PEO-M), will host an event with industry to provide Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators, and Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) vendors with opportunities for collaboration, hands-on experimentation, and assessment. The data collected during these events will directly inform the development of USV Mission-Aligned Reference Architecture (MARA). MARA is intended to enhance Joint Force interoperability, accelerate capability integration, and reduce unnecessary expenditures associated with redundant, SOF-specific platform development.

Request to Attend NLT 14 August 2026 11:59 PM ET

events.sofwerx.org/peo-m-unmanned-surface-vehicle-usv

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Accelerating Tactical Networking: How The New Silvus StreamScape 5.0.2.0 Firmware Upgrade Enables Faster, Safer and More Connected Field Operations

August 5th, 2026

Elevates StreamConnect security – now offers IPsec tunneling to bring AES-256 encryption directly to user data and IP headers, enabling secure mesh connectivity over 5G, SATCOM, or any global Layer 3 internet connection.
Delivers enhanced voice performance for StreamCaster® 4000-series mobile ad hoc network (MANET) radios without requiring hardware upgrades.
Boosts performance up to +6 dB of gain through transmit eigen-beamforming while utilizing select Spectrum Dominance 2.0 capabilities.

To enhance the operator experience and wireless performance in the field, Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions company, has released its StreamScape 5.0.2.0 firmware update for StreamCaster? 4000-series MANET radios.

Available immediately as a no-cost upgrade from the Silvus customer support portal, StreamScape 5.0.2.0 rapidly transforms complex technical networking capabilities into operational advantages in the field.

Neema Daneshvar, Vice President of Product at Silvus Technologies, highlighted the release’s impact:

“Today’s operators require more from their wireless communications—they need secure, globally connected networks that can be rapidly deployed and trusted in contested environments. StreamScape 5.0.2.0 expands what StreamCaster MANET radios deliver by strengthening tactical networking, enabling secure global connectivity through StreamConnect, and delivering new capabilities that improve mission effectiveness without requiring new hardware.”

StreamScape 5.0.2.0 focuses heavily on real-world utility across four core operational pillars:

1. High-Level Security

Security and operational ease no longer require a trade-off.

Secure Site-to-Site Communications: The StreamConnect: Global Ad Hoc Network solution is now available with IPSec tunneling, bringing AES 256 encryption directly to user data and IP headers. Embedded exclusively in StreamCaster MANET radios, this free feature enables mesh networks to seamlessly connect over 5G, SATCOM or any Layer 3 internet connection to keep operations secure from anywhere in the world.

2. Reliable PTT Voice Communications in Challenging RF Environments

StreamScape 5.0.2.0 optimizes voice performance under severe network constraints:

Audio Stability Under Pressure: A brand-new, low-bandwidth voice codec designed to maintain legible audio communications even when network spectrum or data throughput is severely constrained.

Simultaneous Multi-Group Monitoring: Expanded capabilities for the DualStream PTT Controller allow operators to monitor multiple active talk groups simultaneously using independent left and right audio channels.

Clear Audio Across Massive Distances: Updates to the medium access control (MAC) layer dramatically improve audio performance and clarity across complex, large and highly dispersed multi-hop networks.

3. Significantly Slashed Setup Times

StreamScape 5.0.2.0 automates critical parts of network deployment to accelerate setup:

No More Manual IP Entry: Integrated DHCP Client support allows radios to automatically lease a virtual IP from a centralized server, eliminating manual static assignments.

Simplified Maintenance: The new domain name system (DNS) client allows radios to resolve hostnames to IP addresses directly, removing the need for hard-coded IPs and reducing maintenance overhead when backend services change.

Fluid, Real-Time Network Map: The reengineered topology view (Beta) inside the StreamScape graphical user interface (GUI) provides a more responsive, scalable and intuitive network visualization.

4. Maximized Range and Seamless Integration

Up to +6 dB of Extra Gain: When utilizing select Spectrum Dominance 2.0 capabilities, proprietary transmit eigen-beamforming can now boost StreamCaster MANET radio gain by up to +3 dB on the SC4200 and +6 dB on the SC4400 without hardware upgrades, translating to longer range and deeper signal penetration.

Elevated EW Resilience: The Dual Frequency Link capability now integrates with select Spectrum Dominance 2.0 features to support secure, uninterrupted communications.

True Multi-Vendor Interoperability: Standard inclusion of the Unified Radio Data Model (URDM) Open API enables third-party unified control systems to natively manage StreamCaster MANET radios.

Total Network Control with StreamScape

StreamScape is Silvus’ powerful, intuitive GUI that provides complete control of the Silvus mesh network from a single screen on any connected device. Built for rapid deployment and deep customization, it features simple drop-down menus alongside advanced diagnostic and performance tools, operators can quickly monitor network topology and optimize performance down to the individual node level.

Learn More

The StreamScape 5.0.2.0 firmware update is available immediately to Silvus Technologies customers as a free download via the customer support portal. For technical support reach out to support@silvustechnologies.com

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US Army Seeks Next Generation Counter-Small UAS Missile (NGCM)

August 5th, 2026

Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires, Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Defensive Fires, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Product Office has issued a Sources Sought Notice to industry seeking information on technologies Next Generation C-sUAS Missile (NGCM) solution.

This will inform a requirement for the development, integration, demonstration and production of extended-range, quick-response, missile to defeat group 2 and group 3 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) threats. The principal objectives for this effort are to develop, produce, and sustain a missile capability at extended ranges with rapid launch and reduced time-to-target over existing effectors.

The Counter – Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) is a capability fielded in response to the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) threat, commonly referred to as drones. Objective capability detects, tracks, identifies, and defeats emitting and non-emitting UAS with radars, kinetic effectors, electronic warfare, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) components to prevent surveillance or attacks against US and coalition forces.

There are two primary configurations: Fixed-Site Low, slow, small UAS Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS) and Mobile Low, slow, small UAS Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS) as well as multiple special systems devices.

The FS-LIDS configuration provides a C-UAS capability with modular, scalable architecture for employment at fixed sites. FS-LIDS incorporates the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD), Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Multi-Mission Radar (MMR), EO/IR Cameras, and kinetic options.

The M-LIDS configuration is mounted on tactical vehicles for employment at the halt and on-the-move, providing a scalable capability at the tactical edge. M-LIDS delivers kinetic and non-kinetic effects incorporating many common components with FS-LIDS using the same baselines as the fixed site variant to detect, identify, and defeat small UAS.

The Army is looking for NGCM to be produced and integrated into the existing Coyote Launch System to provide extended range, rapid launch time, and reduced time-to-target over current effectors.

Technologies must be at least TRL 7 following the end of the initial developmental test series that ends in 4QFY27 which supports immediate deployment. The Government requires the missile be ready for ATEC evaluation by 4QFY27. The Government requires 50x missiles to be ready for Operational Assessment (OA) by 1QFY28.

Key Modernization Requirements: The missile must provide the following capabilities (Not Exhaustive/Prioritized):

• Enhanced Range and Altitude: The missile shall be capable of defeating group 2 and group 3 sUAS threats at >16km at 6km altitude (T), >25km at 8km altitude(O).
• Improved Launch Times: Missile shall be capable of leaving the rail within a launch response of <5 seconds from operator initiation.
• Affordability: The missile production cost should be less than $150K per missile in a quantity buy of at least 5,000 missiles.
• Integration: The missile must be compatible with the Coyote Launcher with minimal to no modifications. The missile must be compatible with C-UAS architecture: IBCS-M via the WES ICD, KuRFS (T), radar agnostic: Sentinel A3/A4, LTAMDS, PATRIOT, TPQ-53 (O). The missile should use an all-weather RF seeker.

FYI, the Government will require design documentation for missile components, the integrated missile system, and the All-Up-Round (AUR) configured to integrate with the launch platform.

Interested parties must respond by Aug 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDT.

Full information available at sam.gov.

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Trump Establishes Military Spouse Commission

August 5th, 2026

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office today establishing the President’s Military Spouse Commission.

The commission, which is authorized by Executive Order 14415, will provide recommendations for improving the quality of life for military spouses by addressing common challenges, such as housing, employment, healthcare, childcare, education and “just about everything else you can think of,” according to the president.

“America cannot have the strongest military in the world without the love and devotion of our remarkable military spouses, who make the extraordinary sacrifices for our country. … Many military spouses spend months separated from their loved ones, while our heroes are deployed overseas,” Trump said while surrounded by numerous military spouses who will serve in the commission.

He noted that military families also endure frequent moves and other unique challenges.

The commission will be chaired by the spouse of the secretary of war.

During brief remarks, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who attended the ceremony along with his wife, Jennifer Hegseth, explained that strong military families make for strong warfighters.

“If that warfighter knows that their family is good to go, they will go the extra mile, which is what our nation asks,” he said.

The executive order states that the spouses of various senior military leaders will serve as members, including the spouses of all service secretaries and the joint service chiefs.

“This entire group has mountains of experience, and they’re raring to go put it to use on behalf of the great Americans who serve our nation. … This is going to be full speed ahead to address every quality-of-life issue we can,” Hegseth added.

Jennifer Hegseth said the members have decades of experience that they’ll bring to the commission, but in addition to the experience, she said support from the top down is the biggest asset.

“Every time [Secretary Hegseth] travels around to the troops, he tells them that the president has [their] back. And now the families know that you have their back, too, and we are grateful,” Jennifer Hegseth told the president.

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, likened military families to the foundation of military readiness, and the backstop of those families is the spouses.

“You think [service members] are strong? American military spouses are 10 times stronger, and the lift that they carry is significant every single day,” Caine said.

He went on to thank the new commission for the work they will be doing to help improve the lives of military families.

“[The family] is a critical enabler for American warfighting capabilities, so to all of you here and [for] all the work that went into putting this commission together, ‘thank you,'” Caine said.

Per the executive order, the new commission will be funded by the War Department, which will also provide administrative and technical support to the group, “to the extent permitted by law and as authorized by existing appropriations.”

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025, allocated roughly $9 billion specifically for service member and military family quality-of-life initiatives and programs.

The commission will meet monthly at the White House.

“[The President’s Military Spouse Commission is] an order that’s long overdue, as far as I’m concerned — like, by decades — and we’re going to do a real [good] job with it,” Trump said, just prior to signing the executive order.

By Matthew Olay, Pentagon News

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