The cat got let out of the bag this morning, and some of you are still processing what is 6.5 Creedmoor + Peak while others might be hearing it for the first time. This isn’t just another magnum. It’s not someone simply stuffing too much powder into a case and making a dangerous hot load. Federal really went…
SEMBACH, Germany – The ‘Project Bullfrog’ series of exercises, driven by the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade (52d ADA BDE), brings together servicemembers and innovative air defense solutions from industry. During a recent iteration, the Skyhammer effector, produced by Cambridge Aerospace, underwent testing, marking another step in the brigade’s ongoing effort to accelerate the development…
The clock is ticking. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off in Houston in a matter of days, with seven matches at NRG Stadium, an estimated half a million visitors, and a 39-day Fan Festival in East Downtown, the city’s law enforcement community is making sure it’s ready for anything. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT…
Before World War II, and especially before World War I, the rifles of the whitetail-hunting world looked a lot different from today. Lever-actions ruled supreme, and they were often chambered for rounds that have fallen from favor. These include .33 Winchester, .303 Savage and even .44-40. But to me, the most interesting of them all…
CDR approval marks the completion of the final design configuration for the C-130J, advancing the program to the aircraft integration phase BOSTON, June 04, 2026 — Merlin, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight, today announced the successful completion of the Critical Design Review…
FULDA, KÖNIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (05 June 2026) Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems and a leading provider of ballistic body and platform protection solutions, will present its latest developments at Eurosatory 2026, taking place from 15–19 June in Paris. Visitors can meet the team in Hall 5B, Stand C220, where Mehler Protection will showcase a broad…
For decades, buying night vision or thermal optics online could have felt like a gamble. “Industry-standard” marketing has relied almost entirely on static Hoffman Pictures taken on an ANV-126A test set. While those static tube photos serve as a decent benchmark for clarity, they leave the end-user completely in the dark when it comes to…
When SIG Sauer launched the P211 GTO in 2025, it made a statement: a steel-framed, double-stack 1911-architecture 9mm with an integrated compensator and the kind of fit and finish that makes serious competitors stop and take a second look. The obvious follow-up shot (pun intended) was: what about everyone who doesn’t want a comp? The answer…
The 686 Silver Pigeon I lineup is now complete. Beretta has announced the final wave of its refreshed 680-series offering, bringing the updated sub-gauge field models and the first-ever sub-gauge Sporting configurations in Silver Pigeon I history to market. The refresh itself isn’t new, exactly. The Silver Pigeon I got a facelift in 2025 when…
Albany, NY 6/1/2026 – The New York State Police (NYSP) has selected the LWRC International (LWRCI™) IC-9 as the new standard issue 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine for troopers statewide, following a rigorous testing and evaluation process. The platform will be paired with the Aimpoint® Duty RDS®, providing enhanced reliability, precision, and operational capability for troopers…