It is not often that a revolution in the conduct of warfare occurs, however the introduction of inexpensive, commercially available unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, to the battlefield is just that. Recent global conflicts have demonstrated the vulnerability of large, armored formations and the threat posed by small UAS. The maneuverability of large, armored…
SALT LAKE CITY, March 30, 2026 — Red Cat Holdings, Inc.?(Nasdaq: RCAT), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, today announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Spetstechnoexport (STE), a state-owned enterprise under Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, to accelerate collaboration on next-generation unmanned and robotic systems.…
Seattle, WA – (March 31st, 2026) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce NEXTORCH Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves; designed and engineered for those who demand warmth and durability in winter conditions or temperatures above 14°F. The NEXTORCH Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves deliver warmth,…
From 21 to 24 April at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Hall 9 Stand F03 will bring together textile manufacturing and specialist finishing expertise in one integrated offer. Carrington Textiles and Pincroft will present a co branded stand that unites fabric development, dyeing, printing and advanced flame retardant finishing under one roof. The focus for 2026 is…
Folding & takedown AR-15s are the next step in firearm miniaturization. We’ll take a look at the best options and give our recommendations!
I ran across this great article form the May-June, 1972, issue of Infantry Magazine by Lieutenant Colonel Larry S. Mickel. It concerns the history of the canteen cup, which was near and dear to many a Soldier’s heart from the majority of the 20th century. Here’s the text: The Army’s continuing search for a “better”…
Outdated gear costs more than weight—it costs performance. Helium Whisper® revolutionized load carriage—cutting weight by up to 50% while exceeding legacy materials in durability and abrasion resistance. Less weight. More mobility. Greater survivability. This combatproven solution already exists. The only question is whether you’ll act on it. Reach out to the Blue Force Gear Military…
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning is working to improve sniper survivability and lethality in large-scale combat operations by evaluating and integrating advanced signature management technology into training. “What we’ve seen in the last few years in recent conflicts has been a lot of drone activity and having to…
A supervisory engineer at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division spent years building a jammer designed to defeat America’s own radars. The harder his team made it for friendly pilots to see through the jamming, the better they were doing their job. Then the question changed: what if the same system could jam the enemy?…
In our industry, perhaps the most classic backfired April Fool’s Day joke was the 5.11 Tactical Kilt which they ended up making for several years after public outcry. On the other hand, Magpul is still dealing with customers who want them to come through with that waffle maker they teased back in 2019. This year,…