CHICAGO – Aug. 6, 2025 – Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has completed its acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in mission-critical mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), based in Los Angeles, California. Silvus’ MANET technology is designed to support frontline operations in the most challenging and contested environments, enabling highly secure data, video…
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico – Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin, partners in the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) program, successfully conducted the first live fire of the GMARS launcher, demonstrating its capability to launch GMLRS rockets. These are the same munitions used by Germany and allied nations across the globe, reinforcing interoperability and…
Perkasie, PA – Law Tactical is pleased to introduce the A.R.S. MOD LAW, a collaboration product between LAW Tactical and ARID Mfg, the ultimate sling designed for durability, convenience, performance, and safety. “When we set out to build the Mod LAW, the goal was simple: create a sling that actually solves problems — not just check…
AARDVARK Tactical and Dark Systems Strengthen Partnership to Advance Tactical K9 Protection in the US La Verne, CA — AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of operator-focused solutions for elite military and law enforcement units, has expanded its strategic alliance with Dark Systems, the global leader in cutting-edge K9 helmets, electronics, and camera systems. Building on…
We Pit Low-Power Variable Optics against Red Dots with Magnifiers Written by Dave Merrill and published in RECOIL issue #51, updated July 2024 by David Lane Lately, low-power variable optics (LPVO) dominate the CQB optic market, but magnifiers for red-dot sights have graced many a rifle for more than 20 years. To be fair, the…
BFG Releases the Handheld Radio Pouch POOLER, GA. – Blue Force Gear, Inc. (“BFG”), the world leader in load carriage equipment innovation, launches the Handheld Radio Pouch. The patent pending Handheld Radio Pouch holds an XTS Motorola Radio or similar sized handheld-type radio securely. The Handheld Radio Pouch has an open-top with a single Fastex…
KONGSBERG, NORWAY & JOHNSTOWN, PENN.– Aug. 5, 2025 – The United States Marine Corps has awarded a full-rate production contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) valued at up to $330 million for the 30mm remote turret for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30). The first order on the contract from PEO Land Systems…
Gentex Presents: PURSUIT – The Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet The Gentex PURSUIT Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet provides tactical advantage for aircrew. The helmet fits over 99% of the anthropometric range with 4 helmet sizes and 3 module sizes for extreme comfort and stability. Additionally, the Optimized Center of Gravity offers increased stability with…
Rick Hogg is the owner of War HOGG Tactical, Inc. and is a 29 year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran including being a Special Operations K9 handler. He has taken his 13 combat deployment, to both Iraq along with Afghanistan, as well as his teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course…
FORT GORDON, Ga. — The U.S. Army Cyber Command is advancing an ambitious multi-year plan to operationalize artificial intelligence across its digital battle space, aiming to enhance cybersecurity defenses, accelerate analysis and empower its Soldiers. In spring 2023, Lt. Gen. Maria B. Barrett catalyzed a transformation by tasking the command to harness automation and AI…