Leonardo and Rheinmetall: First Contract to Supply Armoured Vehicles for the Italian Army

Leonardo and Rheinmetall: First Contract to Supply Armoured Vehicles for the Italian Army The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract for 21 vehicles “A2CS Combat” for the Italian Army. The delivery of…

Spying by the Stars: Louis de Wohl and Britain’s Astrological Experiment Against Hitler

During the darkest days of World War II, as Britain grappled with the existential threat posed by Nazi Germany, its intelligence services explored every conceivable method to gain an edge. Among the more eccentric strategies was the belief that astrology, the ancient art of interpreting celestial movements, could be used to anticipate Adolf Hitler’s decisions.…

Cold War Steel: Inside the Soviet Spetsnaz’s NRS-2 Silent Killer

The NRS-2, officially designated as 6P25U by the GRAU (Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense), stands as one of the most unconventional weapons ever developed by the Soviet Union. Known in Russian as Нож Разведчика Стреляющий—“Scout Firing Knife”—this hybrid tool was engineered to function both as a combat knife and…

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Launches the Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with Upgraded Furniture

Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing Launches the Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with Upgraded Furniture NAPLES, Fla. – November 5, 2025 – Cole Fine Guns and Gunsmithing, a leading premium firearms retailer, is proud to introduce the Cole Exclusive Beretta 688 with walnut furniture. Utilizing its unique partnership with stock producers in Italy, Cole Gunsmithing now…