5.11 Tactical is a California-based company well known for designing and manufacturing high-performance tactical apparel, gear, and accessories. The brand originated in the 1960s when rock climber Royal Robbins developed the first pair of durable climbing pants, named “5.11” after the highest level of difficulty in the Yosemite Decimal System, signifying exceptional performance. In 2003,…
FORT POLK, La.—At the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Soldiers from the 7th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion are focused on a critical aspect of modern conflict: psychological warfare. As they integrate with the 82nd Airborne Division for a demanding training rotation, they are not only honing traditional skills but are also testing the very future…
LENGGRIES, GERMANY / KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (1 May 2026) UF PRO and Lindnerhof, both part of Mehler Systems, will exhibit at SOF Week 2026, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Tampa, Florida. This marks the second consecutive year both brands are present at the event. Visitors will find UF PRO and Lindnerhof at…
East Sussex, UK (May 5, 2026) — Spartan Precision Equipment proudly announces the launch of the all-new Kestros Sling System, an innovative carry solution engineered to seamlessly bridge the gap between stalking and taking the shot. Designed for hunters and shooters who demand efficiency, speed, and reliability, the Kestros Sling System eliminates the friction of gear…
Rapid deployment remains a core capability for modern forces, and recent images from Latvia highlight how that plays out in practice. During Operation “Thunder,” troops from the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia conducted an airborne exercise focused on speed, coordination, and immediate task execution after insertion. It certainly looks like the Colt Canada C7A2 is on…
Veteran-Led Creator of the 2011 Pistol Platform Deepens Its Commitment to the Warfighter Community Through Second Bend Labs’ Charity Event Raising $200K for the Combat Control Foundation MADISON COUNTY, FL / BROOKS COUNTY, GA, May 6, 2026 — Second Bend Labs today announced that Staccato 2011, the Texas‑based creator of the legendary 2011 pistol platform…
This week, we saw further confirmation of the incoming Pietta Blacktooth that leaves us with a big question: How do you determine if something is the genuine, real deal? Is a gun’s identity in its name, or in its mechanical bits? Reviving old revolver designs @ TFB: Cimarron Firearms Master Engraved Frontier .45LC Package Gun…