Achnacarry (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na Cairidh; ‘field of the fish-trap/weir’) is a small hamlet, private estate, and a castle in the Lochaber region of Highland, Scotland. It occupies a strategic position on an isthmus between Loch Lochy to the east, and Loch Arkaig to the west. The settlement has a long association with Clan Cameron: Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel built the original Achnacarry Castle in about 1655. This was destroyed…
What started as providing security for humanitarian aid vehicles on their way to the front, my time in Ukraine has had many twists and turns. From training to “volunteer efforts”, I needed something with the flexibility to go from slick to full combat loads. Enter the Crye LVMBAV. Light and packable, the MBAV is made…
Belt-fed. It’s a fun term, and it’s my favorite type of weapon. Call it my machine gunner mentality or a reflection of the joys of going cyclic; just don’t call me late for ammo resupply. As a machine gunner (from whence came the term belt-fed machine gun), I have loved belt-fed firearms with a fierce…
New testing milestone leverages three autonomous heterogeneous drone platforms for the first time SALT LAKE CITY–Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the defense and commercial sectors, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware…
MDM 25 – IXI Electronic Warfare IXI Electronic Warfare exhibited their X-TAC Tactical Awareness Kit server. The requirement was for a manportable TAK server and IXI EW delivered. Weighing 4.85 lbs with a single hot-swappable PRC-148 / 152 battery (3.85 lbs dry), the XTAK is 6.6″ x 5″ x 3.54″. Powered by an Intel 17…
SWANSBORO, NC, May 1, 2025 – High Speed Gear®, a trusted brand in mission-critical tactical gear, is proud to announce a newly available enhancement to its popular NVG (Night Vision Goggle) Pouch: a dust bag insert specifically designed for protection in sandy and debris-filled environments. This optional upgrade addresses a specific need among military personnel,…
MICROOLED Announces Partnership with Vortex Optics and Brand New US Headquarters DALLAS–MICROOLED Inc., the leading global supplier of AMOLED displays, is proud to announce their partnership with Vortex Optics to advance the development of high-performance weapon sights for optical sighting systems. This collaboration continues MICROOLED’s commitment to delivering elite display solutions that enhance optical accuracy,…
Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, is launching their CORTEX™ product category at SOF Week 2025. CORTEX is Galvion’s new category of advanced, intelligent headborne systems that deliver processing, power management and data connectivity, driving next-level Warfighter effectiveness on…
The double-stack 1911-pattern pistol, colloquially known as a 2011, has long been a darling of competitive shooters. In more recent years, it’s become a hot segment for tactical and self-defense users as well. While “2011” is actually a Staccato trademark, we’ll use the term in this article like you’d use the word “Kleenex” in conversation…
MDM 25 – SIG Teases Stabilized Spotting Scope SIG offered visitors to the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta and Modern Day Marine in Washington, DC a sneak peek at the OSCAR6 HDX PRO, an upcoming stabilized spotting scope. A product sheet explains the technology behind the optic. SIG’s Next Generation OmniScanTM OIS technology enhances image…