Colin Demarest
Colin Demarest was a reporter at C4ISRNET, where he covered military networks, cyber and IT. Colin had previously covered the Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration — namely Cold War cleanup and nuclear weapons development — for a daily newspaper in South Carolina. Colin is also an award-winning photographer.
All Stories By Colin
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Army, NATO allies test stealth in new FPV drone warfighter competition
A U.S. team from 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment finished in second.
Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates near-total ban on abortions
New guidance from the Justice Department concluded that the VA lacks legal authority to provide the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest.
Ukraine peace plan ‘scares the bejesus out of us,’ officials say
The U.S.-led plan caps Ukraine's military end-strength at a smaller number than it currently stands, while doing little to check Russian hostilities.
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.
Iran leader says country in ‘full-fledged’ war with US, Israel, Europe
Pezeshkian is ramping up rhetorical attacks on what he sees as unfairly repressive measures emanating from Washington and its allies.
This company is rethinking PTSD treatment for veterans — with VR
Brenden Borrowman, a retired Army veteran, founded Neurova Labs to focus on treating the physiological injury underlying conditions like PTSD and TBI.
US Army’s 10th Mountain Division stands up new drone attack unit
The newly formed company will also work alongside the division’s innovation unit to develop and produce in-house drone components.
Disney Celebrates America
The Walt Disney Company announced its participation in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.
Soldier became the first Mexican national to earn the Medal of Honor
After surviving World War II, Marcario García had another war to fight.
