Recently while browsing Facebook I saw an industry personality talking how the ammunition situation is about to take a serious turn for the worse. The reasoning centered on nitrocellulose availability as a result of ongoing and future global conflicts. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this exact line touted, with propellants first being widely…
Logistik Unicorp – Extreme Cold Weather Mittens Under their Operational Clothing and Footwear contract with Canadian DND, Logistik Unicorp has developed an extreme cold weather mitten which combines traditional materials with new high tech features. Designed to protect the wearer to -50°C and beyond, they are worn as part of a handwear system. I bought…
ADELPHI, Md. — A cohort of 25 Soldiers and three civilians mastered the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning as part of a special course taught by experts at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, also known as DEVCOM ARL. Mid-career Army officers, warrant officers and non-commissioned officers traveled from…
DETROIT – June 3, 2025 – Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace hosted its 15th PROTECTOR Users Working Group (PUWG), bringing together global defense partners, military operators and industry stakeholders for three days of strategic collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovations focused on the world-leading family of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations and Remote Turrets. The PROTECTOR remote weapon…
Lighter, smarter ammunition increases payload efficiency and firepower by up to 24 percent. Eubank, KY (May 2025) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to share new analysis demonstrating a major operational advantage for Black Hawk helicopter missions using its NAS3 casingsand lightweight ammo belt links. The…
From Tracking Criminals to Rescuing Disaster Victims – Meet the Heroes on Four Legs. Service dogs are more than companions — they are lifesaving heroes on the front lines of the world’s most dangerous and demanding missions. From locating missing persons, to apprehending criminals, detecting narcotics, uncovering contraband at airports, and even supporting soldiers in…
Tampa, Florida – June 3rd, 2025 – Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce the first deliveries of its revolutionary Flex FPV (First Person View) systems under an order from a major U.S. military prime contractor supporting land systems operations for allied…
Rock’a Lock’a Bang! Bang! II During last week’s Operator Expo I spoke with Sparrow Lock Picks and I learned about the upcoming Rock’a Lock’a Bang! Bang! II. What I heard was simply amazing. I don’t think there has ever been another training opportunity quite like this one. I’d go further than calling this training. This…
BEST BOLT CARRIER GROUPS While most people will say that the BCG is the heart of your rifle, most people don’t know why or what makes a BCG good. We’ll break it down for you, so you know exactly what you’re getting into. We also have some great recommendations for BCGs to get you started!…
The Gentex HGU-56/P Rotary Wing Helmet System has long been the trusted choice for rotary wing aircrew across U.S. and with allied forces. Originally developed to support the U.S. Army Air Soldier Program, it was engineered to reduce weight and bulk while maintaining industry-leading impact protection,allowing aircrew to stay protected during extended missions. Now this…