Uncontrolled extremity hemorrhage remains one of the most preventable causes of death in both military and civilian trauma. Tourniquets have become a cornerstone of modern prehospital care, yet the assumption that a single device is sufficient for all injuries is not supported by current evidence. Research from controlled volunteer studies, combat casualty data, and real‑world…
Military historians, professionals, and strategists attributed U.S. military victories in World Wars I and II to two basic points: 1) The U.S. possessed deeper industrial capacity to support the war, and 2) As a result of American cultural norms and values, U.S. Soldiers were better prepared to outthink their adversaries.(1) While these variables’ impact on…
It was only 2024 when we first featured the Diamondback Firearms SDR in CONCEALMENT Issue 38. That polished stainless steel piece puts six rounds of powerful .357 Magnum in a package roughly the size of a five-shot .38 Special J-frame. Then, they followed up with a 9mm model chock full of ballistic surprises we detailed…
“Nuts!” a Christ Story One of my favorite Christmas tales comes from the Battle of the Bulge. December 22 1944 – Encircled by German forces at the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division, under acting commander Brigadier General McAuliffe received a message from German General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz delivered under flag of…
Army’s newest drone and robotics talent went head-to-head at Victoria Barracks last month in the finals of Rise of the Drones and War of the Machines. The culmination of months of training, designing and testing at Battle Lab’s MakerSpace sites across the country had finals competitors assembling, configuring, flying and repairing first-person-view (FPV) drones and…
ARLINGTON, Va., December 18, 2025 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, today announced the successful delivery of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)-mounted mobile C-UAS Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the second increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL)…
NASCO is NSA’s third acquisition this year, bringing the total to 18 acquisitions to date CLEVELAND / December 18, 2025 / National Safety Apparel (“NSA”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear. This strategic addition marks NSA’s third acquisition in 2025 — reinforcing…
Whether you’re a patrol officer, tactical team member, or a responsibly armed civilian, one thing never changes: the weight of your gear directly affects your performance. Lighter gear means faster movement, longer endurance, and reduced fatigue, all without compromising protection. The evolution of ballistic technology has made it possible to stay agile and stay protected.…
Getting into precision shooting isn’t cheap, and it seems the farther out your target is, the more money it’ll cost you. What started out as an idea for a “budget” bolt gun to reach past a kilometer turned into a bit of a lesson on the cost of precision. Then again, we’ve reviewed long-range rigs…
Ballistics Protection Business Ramps-Up Activity Targeting Law Enforcement and Government Contracts with New High-Performance Products and Marketing Plans AVENTURA, Fla. – December 19, 2025 – Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled defense and security solutions, today announced that its ballistic protective products unit, Safe-Pro…