Animal Spies: The Use of Animals in Intelligence

Spy pigeon in CIA Museum. Photo: Central Intelligence Agency. The world of espionage, often associated with covert operations, secret agents, and high-tech spy gadgets, has had some unexpected participants — animals. The natural abilities of animals have been harnessed for espionage purposes over the centuries. It’s not just the stuff of Hollywood make-believe. Undercover Pigeons…

Happy Father’s Day from First Lite!

Challis Fleece: Lightweight and breathable, the Challis Fleece is the ideal layering piece for cool mornings and evenings outdoors. Give your dad the gift of versatile warmth with this premium fleece, designed to keep him comfortable no matter where his adventures take him. (MSRP $160) Kiln Hoody: When the temperatures drop, the Kiln Hoody has…

Mayman Aerospace Unveiling First Full-Scale Model of Razor P100 Military VTOL During SOF Week 2024

Ventura, Ca./ 23 April 2024 – Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of Razor, its high-speed Air Utility Vehicle, during SOF Week 2024, May 6-10 in Tampa, Florida. Razor is the name for the military variant of the dual-use, jet-powered, high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HS-VTOL) vehicle, from US-based manufacturer Mayman Aerospace. Derived from the Speeder design,…

GA-ASI Selected to Build Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division

SAN DIEGO – 24 April 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design,…

CCW Belts: A Few Options

5 Minute Read 0 Comments Let’s discuss belts for concealed carry. Often an overlooked item in your EDC, a carry belt should be the paramount decision in your carry lineup, even before the decision on a holster or, in some cases, a gun. Whether that be a belt specifically designed for concealed carry of a…

Mayman Aerospace Unveiling First Full-Scale Model of Razor P100 Military VTOL During SOF Week 2024

Ventura, Ca./ 23 April 2024 – Mayman Aerospace will unveil a full-scale model of Razor, its high-speed Air Utility Vehicle, during SOF Week 2024, May 6-10 in Tampa, Florida. Razor is the name for the military variant of the dual-use, jet-powered, high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HS-VTOL) vehicle, from US-based manufacturer Mayman Aerospace. Derived from the Speeder design,…