FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5), the latest iteration of the U.S. Army’s premier modernization experiment, is set to take place in March and April 2025. This ambitious campaign of learning will bring together Joint and Multinational partners in a series of complex, realistic scenarios designed to push the boundaries of future…
Trusted performance fabrics engineered for specific applicationsin mind Dimension-Polyant, a global leader in technical sailcloth and X-Pac® lightweight, durable and waterproof laminates for bags and packs, collaborates with customers to create textile solutions for tactical gear built to endure harsh environments. At the 2025 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, Dimension-Polyantlaunched its new X-Pac® MANTA fabrics, a…
A new destination for Military and First Responder gear, now featuring a full-service sew center for all custom uniform needs. Lexington, KY (February 2025) – U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company and the nation’s largest supplier of military and related high-performance gear for professionals, , is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest store…
Advancing National Security with High-Performance Propulsion Technology Huntington Beach, California– March 20th, 2025 — Mach Industries, a leader in advanced defense manufacturing, today announced the launch of Mach Propulsion, a new division dedicated to the development and production of high-performance propulsion systems. Along with this expansion, the company is constructing a state-of-the-art jet engine facility…
With serialized fire control units like the ones found in the SIG P320/P365, Springfield Echelon, or Ruger RxM — Glock builds have lost favor as the flavor of the month with your favorite influencers. But that doesn’t mean Glock-builds have gone anywhere. As much as I love the new FCU trend, a good not-a-Glock-build still…
We recently reached out to Chad Albrecht at School of the American Rifle to discuss common misconceptions about AR headspace gauges, and confusion about various AR-specific headspace gauges on the market. We’re beyond thrilled to have Chad as a resource to be able to ask occasional questions to…To learn more about him and his School…
Rechargeable, Rapid-Deploy Light Now Delivers Nearly Twice the Brightness EAGLEVILLE, PA, March 19, 2025 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, has nearly doubled the brightness of its Portable Scene Light and Portable Scene Light EXT work lights, now delivering an impressive 10,000 lumens (up from 5,300). These rechargeable, high-lumen floodlights feature a…
The recent article regarding the Army’s intent to sole source additional M4 carbines from Colt inspired quite a bit of debate about replacing the gun, or at least modernizing it. As for replacing it, the Army already has a plan, and that is Next Generation Squad Weapons which is the example used in the article…
US Army Announces Mariner & Mountaineering Badges Via social media the Army dropped this image regarding the announced the establishment of the Army Mariner and Mountaineer badges in ALARACT 025/2025 and 026/2025. The Mariner Badges will recognize proficiency in mariner operations at three different levels of expertise and the Mountaineer badge will recognize proficiency in…
FORT IRWIN, Calif. (March 11, 2025) – The Army’s Next Generation Command and Control effort is reaching a critical milestone at Project Convergence Capstone 5, where commanders and Soldiers are employing new capabilities in realistic mission scenarios and conditions. Next Generation Command and Control, known as NGC2, aims to provide the integrated information framework that…