Photo of Cary Grant from the film “North by Northwest” (1959). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Cary Grant, the iconic British-born American actor known for his suave demeanor and classic films, led a life that was far more intriguing than his on-screen roles. Beyond his Hollywood fame, Grant played a significant role in real-life espionage during one of the most tumultuous…
A Rheinmetall system for combating drones at ultra-close range has demonstrated its effectiveness in a joint exercise with representatives of the U.S. Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise took place in September 2024 at the Shamal 2 firing range in north-eastern Saudi Arabia and focused on countering…
Carabineros De Chile Acquire Camcopter S-100 UAS for Security Operations Vienna, 16 December 2024 – Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety. With its…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
All Americans to Host Innovation Dropzone 4.0 Join us for the next round in All-American innovation as Innovation Dropzone 4.0 will be held Feb. 20, 2025. Doors open at 12:45pm. We are a Division that exemplifies continuous transformation, so if you have an idea of how to improve your fox-hole scan the QR code and…
2024 NDIA Future Forces Conference Poster #10 – High Pressure Rifling Process This poster discusses using a high pressure rifling process to fill cracks and defects. As always, the POC data is on the poster for those interested in learning more. This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 17:00 and is filed…
The Ortgies was a standout design from an era when Europe seemingly produced dozens of new pocket pistols every year. It was designed toward the end of World War I and entered production shortly thereafter. The larger model was chambered in either .32 or .380, with a more diminutive model (almost identical except for scale)…
Despair Is Worse Than Sin by Donavon L Riley Faith in Christ is a door flung wide, a new sky blooming overhead. But before long, we stumble on another truth: this faith demands that we sit down with ourselves—alone, face-to-face. And this is where the wrestling begins. Sin is no abstract list; it sits in…
Arctic Technical Gear – Triple Hybrid Magazine Pouch Arctic Technical Gear has just introduced their new Triple Hybrid Magazine Pouch or Triple HMP. A larger brother of their HMP, it will accommodate a variety of items, including: 3 x 556 magazines, 2 x 762 magazines, a 500ml Nalgene, M18 Smoke and 1 x 556, Harris…
San Antonio, Texas (December 16, 2024) – The long-awaited Sauer 505 is now shipping in the United States after its impressive debut in Europe last year. This bolt-action rifle from J.P. Sauer and Sohn is an engineering masterpiece, delivering timeless elegance, absolute accuracy, and exceptional versatility. It is available in four stock options – walnut…