British Commandos, 1942. Photo credit: Malindine E G (Lt) War Office official photographer. The St Nazaire Raid, known as Operation Chariot, conducted on March 28, 1942, during World War II, was a daring British operation targeting the Normandie dock at St Nazaire in German-occupied France. The Normandie dock was the only facility on the Atlantic…
NRC “Lyut”: Ukrainian Units Will be Strengthened by a New Soldier-Robot The Ministry of Defense codified and allowed the domestically produced ground robotic complex “Lyut” to be operated in the units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. It is designed to perform a wide range of tasks in difficult conditions. In particular, to conduct surveillance…
Kopin Secures $14 Million Order for Thermal Imaging Assembly In addition to production order, customer additionally authorized $5.3 million materials procurement for anticipated future production contract WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced it…
Providing “truth in training” to trilateral air interoperability operations with U.S., Japan and Australia SAN DIEGO – March 17, 2025 – Cubic’s Advanced Training Solutions (ATS) team delivered 4th and 5th generation Air Combat Maneuver Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, with Simplified, Planning, Execution, Analysis, Reconstruction (SPEAR) Common Data Model (CDM), to Cope North’s annual training exercise…
Has anyone ever told you, “No Step on Snek?” Probably not. But you may have seen it online and briefly wondered what it means. If you thought it was a dumbed-down version of the American Revolution’s Gadsden Flag, you’re right. More so if you’re seeing a Don’t step on snek variant. The origins of both…
Highly modular combat backpack with adjustable Y2 Carrying System now available to American customers. Knoxville, Tenn. (March 2025) – Tasmanian Tiger®, a tactical nylon line of products distributed exclusively for the US market by Proforce Equipment, Inc., announces the availability of the TT MODULAR COMBAT PACK 24 SL in the U.S. Market. This small yet…
Job Description Position Summary: The Category Merchandising Manager for Blackhawk and Eagle Industries plays a critical role in driving the success of these tactical and military-grade gear brands. This position demands a strategic and hands-on approach to product development, from concept through market launch, with a specific focus on meeting the rigorous demands of first…
Photos by David Patrushev We crept into position along a fence line, using what little cover was available to break up the outlines of our group. Ray, a guide on the Jumping Horse Ranch near Ennis, Montana, motioned to use the structure on the near side of a cattle guard as an improvised bench while…
When it comes to Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs), there’s one feature that can make or break your shooting experience: the Field of View (FOV). It’s more than just a spec—it’s the difference between spotting a target in time or missing it entirely. Enter the Thrive HD 1-8×24, a scope designed with one of the…
As a resident of the Western portion of the United States, I have the privilege to shoot on public land. This allows me to have more complex practice sessions, incorporating drawstrokes, alternative positions, and more. Lately I’ve been wanting to make my range time more dynamic to work on other skills. With this in mind,…