MEADOWS OF DAN, Va. — Project Manager Soldier Survivability (PM SSV), under Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier), marked the Full-Rate Production (FRP) kickoff of the Aircrew Combat Equipment (ACE) vest at the Aerial Machine and Tool Corp. manufacturing facility, June 4, 2025, in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. The ACE vest represents a major milestone…
DISCO32 – Modular Speaker Mic DISCO32 refers to this as a Pork Chop Sandwich and it’s a great name. For those of you unfamiliar, handset microphones for radios have been called “pork chop” by the troops since at least World War Two. Featuring an omnidirectional microphone, the Modular Speaker Mic (MSM) is tailored for first…
Gentex Corporation Announces Agreements With New Partners for Ops-Core RAILINK Power and Data ARC Rail System License agreements signed with new development partners for Integrated Headborne Platform CARBONDALE, PA – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, has announced partnerships with new…
Affectionately named one of the “Turkkatos” we need, the original MAC 9 was an impressive foray into the double-stack 1911 world. This new version has updated features, improved parts, and a whole lot of swagger. While the MAC 9 DS-D isn’t perfect, it’s a lot of gun for not a ton of money and only…
Kit Badger Launches Mora Companion Pocket Sheath I really like Mora knives. They are inexpensive and reliable. However, their sheaths leave a lot to be desired. Enter the Mora Companion Pocket Sheath from Kit Badger. The Mora Companion Pocket Sheath fits both the Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel Mora Companion Knives as well as the…
Guntology – KRYON Suppressor Heat Shield From Guntology comes the KRYON Suppressor Heat Shield. It’s engineered to provide effective burn protection while allowing airflow to help cool the suppressor during use. The system is modular and cross-compatible, with mounting options for QD, thread-on, and HUB-style suppressors. It also accepts interchangeable shrouds of different lengths, giving…
As mentioned in my Initial Impressions and Deep Dive on the 692EG, this gun is my first real foray into the world of moon clips. It’s been an incredible learning experience, both frustrating and rewarding. I’ll be doing a dedicated moon clip article in the future, but I want to speak about my experiences with…
Varusteleka L4 Field Shirt The Field Shirt is layer 4 of the Varusteleka Clothing System. Considered their Field Layer, its combines Finnish heritage with modern touches. Features: Sharp-looking collar and shoulder straps Canadian buttons with proper buttonstrap stitching – they don’t come off easily! Zippered sleeve pocket on the left sleeve Pen pocket for three…
Hohenfels, Germany – With the rapid advances of technologies and the ever-changing technological landscape, it remains more important than ever for the United States Army to remain at the cutting edge of innovation. Which is why an event like the Human Machine Integration (HMI) Fight Tonight Excursion is so essential. The HMI Fight Tonight Excursion…
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo., June 10, 2025 — Overland AI’s fully autonomous tactical vehicles, ULTRA, were deployed across 15 live mission scenarios to comprehensively demonstrate end-to-end, Soldier-operated ground autonomy. ULTRA, Overland’s fully autonomous tactical vehicle, operating in dense forest and utilizing tree line for cover during mission scenarios at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Soldiers from…