# 2026-08 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 2026-08. Page: Feed: --- ## [2026 Week 34 Digest](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-22-week-34-digest/) _2026-08-22 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ Working a lot, reading more mysteries and sci-fi, finishing Zelda, watching Traitors, and listening to Jungle. ## [Cameras everywhere](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-19-cameras-everywhere/) _2026-08-20 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ The place where I currently work is on camera all the time. It's not a great feeling. ## [2026 Week 34 Links](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-18-week-34-links/) _2026-08-18 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A short links this week. ## [Being "nice"](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-17-being-nice/) _2026-08-17 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ At work I was called nice and I know it was meant as a compliment, but... ## [2026 Week 33 Digest](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-14-week-33-digest/) _2026-08-14 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ Some computering completed, some sci-fi, a mystery, Traitors AU, lots of new music, and Zelda. ## [2026 Week 33 Links](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-10-week-33-links/) _2026-08-10 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ Some Blaugust-related links and the usual mix. ## [Computer projects I want to work on but never seem to have time to do](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-09-computer-projects-to-do/) _2026-08-09 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ I don't have time to work on any of these things. ## [Force Protection Equipment - Ballistic Helmet and Body Armor (2004) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army (Joint Project with the Philippine Navy)](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/08/force-protection-equipment-ballistic.html) _2026-08-09 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Army and Philippine Navy both raised a requirement for new Force Protection Equipment consisting of Ballistic Helmets and Body Armor as part of efforts to improve the protection of its troops as part of their modernization efforts in 2004. The common requirement has allowed for both service to combine their procurement, allowing economies of scale and ease of contracting. Body armor… ## [It's a post](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-08-its-a-post/) _2026-08-09 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ Well, these sure are some words in a (probably) coherent order. ## [2026 Week 32 Digest](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-07-week-32-digest/) _2026-08-07 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A week of Blaugust, a honkaku mystery, some music for Bandcamp Friday, Traitors NZ, and more Zelda. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MX9WRtQhyCGv) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Vintage vs Second Hand](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-06-vintage-vs-second-hand/) _2026-08-06 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A rant triggered by sticker shock in vintage stores. ## [A Year of Bearblog Analytics](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-05-a-year-of-bearblog-analytics/) _2026-08-05 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A look at trends in the site analytics after about a year since I started blogging. ## [2026 Week 32 Links](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-04-week-32-links/) _2026-08-04 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A lot of diverse links this week as we get into Blaugust. ## [re: AI use in communities](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-03-ai-use-cachyos/) _2026-08-03 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ A few months ago a regular on the CachyOS forum asked the community what they thought about increasing AI usage in posts. This is my response. ## [AI is so boring](https://anarchaeopteryx.bearblog.dev/2026-08-02-ai-is-so-boring/) _2026-08-02 · anarchaeopteryx · An Archaeopteryx_ I don't want to talk about AI any more. ## [ORD-PABAC2-042-24 Truck, Troop Carrier Light (Militarized) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/04/ord-pabac2-042-24-truck-troop-carrier.html) _2026-04-01 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Army has raised a requirement for 117 light militarized troop carrier trucks as part of increased motorization efforts. This resource page focuses specifically on the ORD-PABAC2-042-24 Truck, Troop Carrier Light (Militarized) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army. One of the Isuzu NPS trucks delivered on March 2026. Photo credits to Isuzu Philippines Corp. Project Summary:… ## [Marine Forces Imagery and Targeting Support System (MITSS) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy (Marines)](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/02/marine-forces-imagery-and-targeting.html) _2026-02-28 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Marine Corps, through its parent armed service branch the Philippine Navy has embarked on the acquisition of a new fleet of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) which would allow them to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as provide targeting data for artillery or fire support, all to improve the force's overall firepower capability. The Marine Forces… ## [Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (Batch 3) Lots 1 and 2 Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/02/multi-purpose-attack-craft-batch-3-lots.html) _2026-02-10 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Navy has embarked on the acquisition of a third batch of three (3) Multi-Purpose Attack Crafts (MPAC) to improve the capability of the Littoral Combat Force in securing coastal / littoral waters of the country. The Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (Batch 3) Acquisition Project was among those proposed for acquisition as part of the Horizon 1 Priority Projects under the Revised AFP… ## [Additional Close Air Support Aircraft (Close Air Support Aircraft Phase 2) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Air Force](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/02/additional-close-air-support-aircraft.html) _2026-02-06 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Air Force has requested for the acquisition of a second batch of light attack aircraft as it continues to modernize and rebuild its ageing fleet. With this, the much anticipated acquisition of additional A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft was started under the Additional Close Air Support Aircraft Acquisition Project, also known as the Close Air Support Aircraft Phase 2… ## [IB No. 2025-027 Caliber 5.56mm M4 Rifle with Optical Sights Acquisition Project (2025) of the Philippine Coast Guard](https://www.phdefresource.com/2026/01/ib-no-2025-027-caliber-556mm-m4-rifle.html) _2026-01-23 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has raised a requirement for the acquisition of new 5.56mm M4-type rifles as part of its acquisition for Fiscal Year 2025. This is part of an effort to improve the overall firepower delivery capability of the force, as well as replace ageing or lost/damaged assets. With this, the Philippine Coast Guard, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invited… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iqUDBYfSUx5G) _2026-01-23 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [ORD PABAC2-061-24 Carbine, 5.56mm (AR15/M4 Platform), Gas Piston Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army](https://www.phdefresource.com/2025/12/ord-pabac2-061-24-carbine-556mm-ar15m4.html) _2025-12-30 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Army (PA) has raised a requirement for the acquisition of new 5.56mm Carbines as part of its acquisition for Fiscal Year 2024, despite being released on Fiscal Year 2025. This is part of a multi-year effort to improve the overall firepower delivery capability of the force, as well as replace ageing or lost/damaged assets. With this, the Philippine Army, through its Bids and Awards… ## [ORD-PABAC2-014-26 Medium Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (MMAW) with Precision Guided Munition (PGM) Acquisition (2026) of the Philippine Army](https://www.phdefresource.com/2025/12/ord-pabac2-014-26-medium-multi-purpose.html) _2025-12-07 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Army (PA) has raised a requirement for the acquisition of new Medium Multi-Purpose Assault Weapons (MMAW) with Precision Guided Munition (PGM) capabilities, which will be funded through the service's capital outlay funds from GAA for Fiscal Year 2026. This was to provide the service with new anti-armor capabilities, which could also be used in shore and beach defense against enemy… ## [Frigate (Full Complement) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy](https://www.phdefresource.com/2025/09/frigate-full-complement-acquisition.html) _2025-09-07 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ The Philippine Navy is expected to order another batch of 2 frigates as part of its Re-Horizon 3 phase of modernization under the Revised AFP Modernization Program. Formally, this would be the second time the Philippine Navy will be procuring a warship designated as frigate from the start, unlike the Miguel Malvar-class frigates acquired a few years ago which were originally being procured as… ## [ABNTB-PNBAC1-2025-01 Harbor Tugboat Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy](https://www.phdefresource.com/2025/08/abntb-pnbac1-2025-01-harbor-tugboat.html) _2025-08-31 · Philippine Defense Resource · Philippine Defense Resource_ As part of plans to modernize its port and port handling facilities, the Philippine Navy plans to procure several new harbor tugboats to replace ageing assets while also improving its capabilities. In line with this plan, the Philippine Navy raised a requirement to procure one new harbor tugboat under the ABNTB-PNBAC1-2025-01 Harbor Tugboat Acquisition Project. This resource page will tackle this…