National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, observed annually on April 9th, stands as a solemn tribute to the resilience, courage, and spirit of those who have endured the unimaginable hardships of captivity during wartime. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and sufferings faced by countless men and women who, in…
The ancient wisdom of Chinese General and Philosopher Sun Tzu, who stated that all warfare is based on deception, resonates profoundly in the realm of cyberspace. This timeless concept is not only relevant but has become a cornerstone in understanding and combating cyber threats. Deception in cyberspace exploits psychological biases and vulnerabilities, a fact underscored…
By: Dr. Michael Senft Michael is a cyberspace operations expert and Army Veteran with nearly two decades of technical leadership experience supporting Academic, Intelligence Community and Special Operations organizations. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and holds a Ph.D. from the Naval Postgraduate School. The escalating proliferation of cyber threats, coupled…
By: Dr. Michael Senft Michael is a cyberspace operations expert and Army Veteran with nearly two decades of technical leadership experience supporting Academic, Intelligence Community and Special Operations organizations. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and holds a Ph.D. from the Naval Postgraduate School. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) are vital…
In the contemporary digital era, the significance of cybersecurity has magnified exponentially, especially for military institutions. With the rapid evolution of cyber threats, the U.S. military faces challenges that extend beyond traditional warfare. This article delves into the evolving threats that the U.S. military confronts in the cyber realm and underscores the necessity of robust…
Hampton, Virginia – Threat Tec, a leading provider of advanced defense training solutions, is thrilled to announce its recent award for the Security Enterprise Support (SES) with the United States Army Special Operation Command (USASOC). The announcement comes after a rigorous selection process, highlighting Threat Tec’s commitment to excellence and its capability to deliver top-tier…
In the unfolding narrative in what could become a new Cold War between the United States and China, Taiwan emerges as a geopolitical tinderbox. This island nation, seen by China as a breakaway province and by the U.S. as a vital ally in the Indo-Pacific, has become a crucible for the escalating tensions between these…
Newport News, VA – Threat Tec, a leading defense contracting company known for its unwavering commitment to enhancing national security, is proud to announce a significant step in its mission with the establishment of the James and Cynthia Crawford Professorship at Christopher Newport University. This professorship will contribute to the advancement of research and education…
Hampton, Virginia, August 15, 2023 – Threat Tec, an industry-leading force in the defense sector, proudly announces its consecutive recognition on the esteemed 2023 Inc. 5000 list, a testament to the company’s exceptional growth and resilience within the entrepreneurial landscape. This prestigious achievement underscores Threat Tec’s steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation. The Inc. 5000,…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, the necessity of enabling all-domain joint and combined kill webs has emerged as a critical area of focus. This interconnected environment, characterized by rapid and informed decision-making, presents unique challenges and opportunities. This article aims to provide insights into these dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the…
The world of warfighter training is witnessing a significant shift, thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). These technologies are redefining how this training is approached, making it more immersive, adaptable, and effective than ever before. AI and ML have the potential to revolutionize soldier development, training and education by…
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in military operations has prompted discussions on international collaboration to regulate its use on the battlefield. While the United States and its allies aspire to foster cooperation among nations, it is crucial to acknowledge the necessity of preparing for future threats and potential unintended consequences that may…
In the era of modern warfare, the battlefield has evolved into a complex and multifaceted landscape. A new form of warfare, known as cognitive warfare, is emerging as a prominent battleground. Cognitive warfare encompasses the realm of understanding, encompassing all aspects of intellectual function, including subconscious and emotional factors that influence human decision-making. It is…
The US military and intelligence agencies need to be constantly aware of, and responding to, the rapid changes in the global technological landscape. No longer is the ability to protect and defend solely based on traditional military capabilities such as firepower; rather, malicious actors now have unprecedented access to new means of obtaining intelligence, influencing…
It is becoming more important for the United States to actively prepare for the potential implications of China’s rapid technological advancements and growing military capabilities, which could pose a threat to U.S. interests in the region. In order to protect those interests and those of our allies, it is necessary that the U.S. prepare accordingly…
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, August 17, 2022 – Threat Tec, a leading provider of high-impact training, intelligence support and data science for the US Armed Forces, is pleased to announce the company has been ranked 2,639 on the annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the second time Threat Tec has been placed on this renowned list of…
Does the ongoing conflict in Ukraine provide a glimpse into how the battlefields of the future might be shaped, influenced and “seen” through the eyes of non-combatants and outside observers all over the world? In this paper, we extrapolate how Ukraine leveraged the power of the internet and social media, the global news media, and…
EXERCISE SUPPORT To remain dominant in the world, our nation’s military deserves first class planning and execution support for training and exercise. Threat Tec offers Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and OE Flex® packages to support regional training environments, operational training exercises, and mission rehearsal. A realistic training environment is the best way to prepare units…
Visualization and simulation tools provide valuable learning environments to train commanders, staff and company leadership to adapt and take initiative in a variety of operational environments (OEs). By creating new ways to visualize, simulate and interact with large sets of data, OE Flex® is helping prepare soldiers and first responders for modern challenges. OE Flex®…
Threat Tec enhances its threat emulation capabilities by joining forces with a recognized leader in the design and production of replica and sim-fire machine guns HAMPTON, VA – January 1, 2018 – Threat Tec, LLC today announced its acquisition of International Replica Arms Company (IRAC), setting the ground for a synergetic partnership that will enhance…
The Information Age has revolutionized global communication and presented more opportunities for the advancement of humanity than perhaps any other period in history. With the birth of the World Wide Web, breakthroughs in medicine can travel the world at the click of a button, entire business enterprises can be created from a hotel room, scientific…
In all fighting, the direct method may be used for joining battle, but indirect methods will be needed in order to secure victory. – Sun Tzu White paper highlighted in Small Wars Journal In 1907 President Theodore Roosevelt sailed the Great White Fleet around the world to demonstrate the military power of the United States…
With every business and IT decision, we now have to take cybercrime into account. Behold our list of 12 things every Chief Information Officer (CIO) should know. Ginni Rometty, IBM’s CEO, has stated, “Cybercrime is the greatest threat to every company in the world.” Now even if you have doubts on this statement, it is…
Despite the bellicose ravings of North Korea’s leader Kim Jung-un, his government’s exaggerated claims of nuclear capability and a growing list of successful cyber-attacks, North Korea remains, militarily speaking, in a geostrategic hostage standoff. The United States and South Korea’s ability to defeat the North Korean Army has never been in doubt.
Armies of social media bots battle for hearts and minds online. On the eve of last year’s U.S. presidential election, two computational social scientists from the University of Southern California published an alarming study that went largely unnoticed in the flood of election news. It found that for a month leading up to the November…
International Replica Arms Company (IRAC) is in the process of restoring an original German 1917 Spandau Machine Gun for the Fighter Factory maintenance facility at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. The primary use of the Spandau was in conjunction with an aircraft. The Spandau was lighter than than the MG 08, its predesesor, as…
Public threats and attacks are no longer just a military issue. From suicide bombers targeting mass transit locations to active shooters taking public gathering places like nightclubs and large music venues or even places of work, the war that began a world away has found itself significantly closer to home. In order to prepare for…
Imagine you’re sitting at home watching television when your favorite show gets interrupted by “Breaking News”. The reporter on the television with their great-looking teeth and impeccable wardrobe describes that there has been a large explosion near the finishing point of the Boston Marathon. After the shock wears off, you start asking yourself questions like,
Hampton, VA – June 5, 2017 – Threat Tec has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract, an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), long-term contract under the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program. The contract is in effect until 2022, with the potential of three five-year options to follow. As a…
While deployed in America’s Longest War, U.S. Army Veteran, Dennis Woods kept a series of nine battle journals that he originally wrote for his daughter with the intention of being able to share with her the details of his actions and those of his comrades-in-arms. Living within a small military community, she heard second-hand embellished stories…
In this day and age, active-shooter events are commonplace as we see more and more reports of yet another mass shooting in America. They can happen anywhere, at any time. The University of Alabama found that in America, it is more likely to have a mass shooter incident in the workplace or at a school…
May 4, 2017 – Hampton, VA – This week, Threat Tec made its way to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for the 2017 MODSIM World conference. MODSIM World is a multi-disciplinary conference in which sponsors exchange modeling and simulation knowledge, research and technology. With local, national, and international attendance, MODSIM World 2017 will address the…
By creating new ways to visualise, simulate and interact with large sets of data, Threat Tec is helping prepare soldiers for the modern battlespace. Primarily used within training events and classroom instruction, our diverse solutions help military trainers make sense of their data and communicate military training doctrine in a compelling and immersive manner. By…
Hampton, VA – April 26, 2017 – Threat Tec announced the opening of Threat Lab, a new law and drug enforcement training environment, its latest offering in a long line of training and support capabilities. The only lab of its kind in Hampton Roads, Threat Lab is composed of multiple labs designed to address any…
Most Soldiers, Police, and security professionals have thought through how to use aerial drones, also called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), to support their operations by providing surveillance, reconnaissance, and command and control support. However, the low cost of commercial drones now makes it possible for the enemy to field drones, and in many places these enemies…
I’m often asked by family and friends what they should do to protect themselves from a cyber-attack, as well as what attacks they’re susceptible to. There are so many types of attacks out there: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), malware injection, ransomware, adware, phishing, spear-phishing, zero-day, etc. Social engineering continues to be successful in compromising…
Do you remember Die Hard? It’s only the best Christmas movie of all time AND it is also the reason the Beretta 92S is such a popular hand gun, even today. Movies impact society and ultimately, whatever weapon the hero uses in a blockbuster hit, will be reflected by an uptick of sales for said weapon…
While Threat Tec utilizes the latest in threat technology, manufacturing and analysis to effectively replicate new and emerging threats, it is also capable of compiling research data to do more than training for warfare simulation. With a variety of military backgrounds and operational experience at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, Threat Tec Subject Matter…
In support of joint modernization command, Threat Tec develops threat UAS capability Hampton, VA – March 2017 – Threat Tec, LLC has been awarded a task to create a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for the U.S. Army to augment its Red Teaming capabilities. The UAS provides an accurate representation of opposing force systems, providing military forces with simulated enemy aircraft encounters that will help them assess institutional…
February 2017 — Hampton, VA – ThreatWerx™ (formerly International Replica Arms Company – IRAC), a leader in building and supplying replica weapons to museums and private collectors, is now an official Cerakote® applicator, one of only three in Hampton Roads. ThreatWerx is researching the ballistic applications of Cerakote for military and law enforcement use as…
The materialization of modern threats against US forces creates the need for an advanced approach in suppressing the diverse enemy defense practices from around the world. For this, it is imperative that Threat Tec has the ability to forecast and provide training for any and all situational terrains and potential Opposing Force (OPFOR) tactics. In…
January 2017 — Hampton, VA – International Replica Arms Company (IRAC), now known as ThreatWerk™ under Threat Tec ownership, performed an experiment on its M1919A3 to determine whether a simulated fire system could operate successfully in a high-wind environment. The M1919A3 is a stand-in for World War I German Spandau machine gun intended to be…
Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith gripped the two spade handles at the rear of the M2 Browning .50 Caliber HB machine gun, his thumb tensely poised on top of the butterfly trigger. Heat waves from the tapered barrel blurred his vision through the iron leaf sight, making the dark outlines of the enemy flooding…
Of all the weapons to come from the genius of John Moses Browning, the M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun may have been his crowning achievement. It certainly was one of his finest, and one of the last to ever be born at the desk of this giant innovator of American guns. Hands down, the…
Hampton, Virginia – ThreatWerx™ (formerly International Replica Arms Company, IRAC), maker of handmade simulated-fire heavy machine guns, has released IRAC Knowledge Vault, an application that is set to redefine how their products are owned. Using innovative VEZI™ mobile technology, the IRAC Knowledge Vault combines interactive 3D models with step-by-step user guides. This dynamic application…
HAMPTON, VA – May 15, 2015 – Ireland-based Safehaven Marine has just finished their newest prototype, the Barracuda high speed low RCS Interceptor vessel. While it might look like something from the latest James Bond or Batman movie, it is a very real (and cool) reality. Designed for speed and minimal radar signatures, the Barracuda…
Hampton, VA – October 14, 2014 – Highgate System’s recent purchase and relocation of International Replica Arms Company, LLC (IRAC) to Hampton, has brought Virginia one step closer to becoming a Hollywood player. Originally located in Ohio, IRAC custom builds authentic ATF-certified replica machine guns. While these guns look, sound and fire like real weapons,…
